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Did you know that patients with PTSD can experience both emotional numbness and hyperreactivity? A new study digs into how these contrasting symptoms are linked and proposes rapid emotion transitions as a possible explanation. Keen to know more? The article below explains the findings in an easy to understand format. https://lnkd.in/d3mrx-C9 Yale University

The NATIONAL CENTER FOR PTSD estimates that 6% of the U.S. population will have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lifetime. With such prevalence, it is likely you may have patients living with PTSD. Here are a few signs to look out for: 1. Intrusive thoughts or memories Intrusive thoughts relating to the traumatic event or flashbacks of the event that become persistent are a cause for concern. Severe emotional reactions may accompany the memory or be the trigger that brings the memory back in focus. 2. Avoidance Avoidance comes in several forms but involves avoiding memories or discussion of the event. It can also involve avoiding people, places, or things that remind a person of the traumatic event. 3. Changes in thinking and emotions Notable symptoms include a diminished view of the future, feeling detached from friends and family, lack of interest in previous interests, disassociation, depersonalization, feeling frightened, and having overwhelming feelings of guilt or shame. 4. “Oppositional” behavior More commonly seen in children with PTSD, patients experience angry outbursts, get irritated easily, and become very upset when memories of the event are triggered. They may also relive or reenact their trauma while playing. They can seem fidgety or restless, which may be confused with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 5. Dissociation or numbness To avoid their trauma, patients may overly focus on video games or online activities, avoid places or people associated with the event, deny that anything happened, and/or become listless, helpless, and withdrawn. #PTSDAwarenessMonth

cPTSD is not the only diagnosis BPD can be confused with. There are massive cross overs with Narcissistic PD, ADHD, Autism, and Bipolar amongst others. Most of the individuals I see with BPD have received various diagnoses prior to being diagnosed with BPD and may continue to be re-diagnosed again. I like to take MH diagnosis with a pinch of salt. It is certainly useful in collecting a body of knowledge and categorising data, and offering clinicians and medics suggested therapeutic interventions. but we must remember that MH diagnosis is very different from testing for something like diabetes- there is no blood test, MH diagnosis are, in the main, theoretical and obtaining a diagnosis requires assessment filtered via the perspective of the assessing practitioner. I prefer to treat the symptoms, ie chronic low self-worth, suicidality etc rather than the ‘disorder’.

BPD in my clinical experience is a subset of what is now referred to as cptsd The symptoms in BPD are echoes of and clues to the root cause traumas. Different personality disorders just are echoes of different root cause stories and personality structure Find that which was previously unable to be taken in stride and master it by finding the associated discomforts. Choose to embody the discomforts like an actor choosing to embrace and embody a role Ask discomfort,” what have you come to share?” Doing this practice will heal any personality disorder. It is only a question of how long it will take At least this is my experience in 40years of clinical practice #psychologytoday #cptsd #bpd #traumahealing #mindbody #mindbodyspirit #mindbodysoul

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects individuals globally, yet most research is Western-centric. Culture heavily influences how we experience and cope with trauma, highlighting a significant gap in current treatments. How can we improve PTSD therapies by considering cultural backgrounds? Our latest blog post explores this question, delving into how culture impacts memory, emotion regulation, and social support in PTSD. Discover our decade of research and the clinical implications for creating more inclusive therapies. Read the full article on our blog to learn more and join the conversation on developing better treatments for all. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gbMHwcSa #PTSD #MentalHealth #CulturalAwareness #STARTTS

Understanding the complexities of PTSD and personality disorders is crucial for better mental health awareness. While they may share some symptoms, each has its unique characteristics. Let's strive for empathy, support, and accurate knowledge to aid those in need. 🧠💙 #MentalHealthMatters #AwarenessIsKey

This is a great, simple article about PSTD and how it can affect someone.

This article sheds light on the distinctions between Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Complex PTSD (cPTSD), emphasizing similarities and key differences. It's crucial to understand these nuances for accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment. #MentalHealthAwareness #BPD #cPTSD

Important to know of these similarities and differences.

As we observe #PTSDAwarenessMonth this June, it's crucial for us in the #mentalhealth field to recognize and address the impact of PTSD, which affects 7.7 million Americans annually. Originating from various traumatic events, #PTSD symptoms such as re-experiencing trauma, avoidance, and negative changes in cognition and mood can severely impair one's quality of life. As professionals, let's ensure we're equipped to support those in need. If you're seeking additional information, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has a great resource: https://lnkd.in/gi7nHeK If you have a patient with PTSD who could benefit from innovative treatments such as TMS, Ketamine Infusion Therapy, or SPRAVATO, we can help. Call us at (844) 867-8444 or visit https://lnkd.in/gJjKEvFy to refer them today. #PTSDAwarenessMonth #PTSDAwareness #PTSD