Children who experience trauma may have difficulty trusting others as adults. As CPTSD is a newly recognized condition, medical researchers haven’t been able to do long-term studies about CPTSD. Providers use criteria explained in WHO’s ICD-11 to diagnose CPTSD. However, as CPTSD is a newly recognized condition, some providers may not be aware of it. […]

A skin test is the standard diagnostic tool for finding out if someone has allergies. A provider puts tiny amounts of potential allergens on your skin during a skin test. Once you notice patterns, your provider may have you try an elimination diet to see if your symptoms improve when you stop consuming something that could be a trigger. […]

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As a musician, Clapton found that music played an essential role in his recovery. He continued to play and record music throughout his journey, using it to express his emotions and connect with others in recovery. Clapton’s long-term recovery began with a decision to seek professional help. He checked into the Hazelden Foundation in Minnesota […]

If my period has just started and everything hurts, then it’s fairly clear that I can’t concentrate because I’m either in too much pain or because I’ve taken painkillers that mute my thinking as much as they dull the gnawing agony. If I’ve just watched a documentary about a trauma similar to my own, it […]