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Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

Understanding Complex PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder

Jun 14, 2024
Dr. Adam Borecky, a psychiatrist specializing in complex PTSD and borderline personality disorder, discusses the distinctions between C-PTSD, PTSD, and BPD, emphasizing trauma history and affective dysregulation. The podcast explores intersections of BPD and C-PTSD, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective treatment. It delves into trauma symptoms, mental illness severity indicators, and the value of reflective functioning in therapy for BPD and C-PTSD.
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Quick takeaways

  • Complex PTSD distinguishes trauma with avoidant attachment style from BPD.
  • Distinct symptom clusters aid accurate diagnosis of PTSD, C-PTSD, and BPD.

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Complex PTSD, BPD, PTSD Intersection and Differences

Complex PTSD aims to capture individuals who don't fit traditional PTSD or BPD criteria, presenting trauma with avoidant attachment style. Symptoms like emotional numbing, affective dysregulation, and negative self-concept hint at complex PTSD distinctness from BPD. Identifying long childhood traumas, neglect, or severe events like kidnapping can point to complex PTSD.

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