After covering disorders related to traumatic and stressful events, the diagnostic manual (DSM-5) continues with Dissociative Disorders. In previous posts, I mentioned the term dissociation but never delved into it, so now is the right time to explain it in my own words.
The overview of disorders related to traumatic and stressful events concludes with Adjustment Disorder. But what does "adjustment" mean in this context? Let's try to understand it in my own words.
Following the discussion on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the DSM-5 diagnostic manual continues with Acute Stress Disorder (ASD). This disorder shares similarities with PTSD, so I’ll explain it by drawing parallels between the two. Let’s explore, in my own words, the criteria for diagnosing Acute Stress Disorder.
After learning a bit about the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), let’s now look at it from a clinical perspective. Specifically, what are the conditions that allow PTSD to be diagnosed according to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition)?
Among the disorders related to traumatic and stressful events, the most well-known is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly referred to by its acronym PTSD. Before we delve into it from a clinical perspective, let’s take a closer look at the symptoms of PTSD.
The first two disorders within the category of trauma-related disorders pertain to attachment issues in childhood.
Following the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, the diagnostic manual continues with Disorders Related to Traumatic and Stressful Events. Let's try to understand what trauma and stress are, and what these disorders have in common.
To conclude our journey through Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, let's discuss two disorders where the compulsion is directed towards oneself: Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder) and Excoriation Disorder (skin-picking disorder). I'll try to explain them in my own words.
Among obsessive-compulsive disorders, there is Hoarding Disorder. Let's understand what is hoarded, how it is hoarded, why it is hoarded, and when this behavior warrants the attention of a clinician. I'll try to answer these questions in my own words.
In the previous post, we defined obsessions and compulsions. Now that we are familiar with these terms, we are ready to discuss Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
