Cycle 3 - Flashcard Set 2
What is complex BPD?
Complex BPD refers to Borderline Personality Disorder with comorbid conditions.
What percentage of individuals have pure BPD?
Only 3% of individuals have pure BPD.
What is the focus of the video?
The focus of the video is on the confusion surrounding PTSD, complex PTSD, and BPD.
What are the symptoms of PTSD?
Symptoms of PTSD include re-experiencing the trauma, avoidance of traumatic reminders, a persistent sense of threat manifested by increased arousal and hypervigilance, intrusive, upsetting flashbacks, difficulty sleeping due to nightmares, avoiding thoughts or places that remind you of the event, difficulty recalling details of the event, holding negative beliefs about yourself and the world, feeling constantly tense or anxious, and experiencing sudden bursts of frustration or rage.
How long must symptoms occur to qualify for PTSD?
Symptoms must occur for at least one month to qualify for PTSD.
What is complex PTSD?
Complex PTSD results from prolonged exposure to trauma, such as childhood abuse or captivity.
What is borderline personality disorder characterized by?
Borderline personality disorder is characterized by instability in mood, self-image, and relationships.
Why is it challenging when these conditions co-occur?
It is challenging when these conditions co-occur because it creates a cluster of symptoms that can impair relationships and work or academic progress.
What is the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD?
PTSD includes symptoms related to re-experiencing the trauma, avoidance of traumatic reminders, and a persistent sense of threat manifested by increased arousal and hypervigilance. Complex PTSD results from prolonged exposure to trauma, such as childhood abuse or captivity.
What must be ruled out to qualify for PTSD?
Other medical conditions or substance abuse must be ruled out to qualify for PTSD.
What are some symptoms of complex PTSD?
Symptoms of complex PTSD include core PTSD symptoms plus additional symptoms that identify a disturbance in self-organization, such as effective dysregulation, negative self-concept, and disturbances in relationships.
What are the three criteria that differentiate borderline personality disorder from PTSD and complex PTSD?
The three criteria that differentiate borderline personality disorder from PTSD and complex PTSD are frantic effort to avoid abandonment, unstable and intense interpersonal relationships characterized by idealization and devaluation, and markedly and persistently unstable self-image or sense of self.
What is a symptom of BPD that can also occur in other disorders?
Engaging in self-harm is a symptom of BPD that can also occur in other disorders.
Why is it important to differentiate between PTSD, complex PTSD, and BPD?
It is important to differentiate between PTSD, complex PTSD, and BPD in order to seek insight and knowledge to develop adaptive strategies that work for us and help us achieve our goals.
What is the difference between core PTSD symptoms and additional symptoms in complex PTSD?
Core PTSD symptoms are the same in PTSD and complex PTSD, while additional symptoms in complex PTSD identify a disturbance in self-organization, such as effective dysregulation, negative self-concept, and disturbances in relationships.
