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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

Mad in America

For months, the GP had focused on an alleged traumatic event causing her significant psychological distress. Emily exhibited symptoms of depression and anxiety but lacked the indicators that, to me, would suggest PTSD. They could not recall any traumatic event, confirming instead a stable and nurturing home life.

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Day # 147: Bulimia Nervosa Part 2

Bullet Psych

Binge eating commonly begins during or after an episode of dieting to lose weight and/or multiple stressful life events. Individuals with other mental disorders may display a disordered relationship with food or their body image but not meet full criteria for BN.