mental health – Rory's Write Place

Episode 53 – The “Complex” in CPTSD (Part 2)

Some more differences between CPTSD and PTSD, as well as some curious overlapping of CPTSD and BPD symptoms.

Personal Update – Spring Mood Cycling

Due to seasonal changes, I was taken off my antidepressants. My nephrologist is allowing me to stay on lithium, and my headaches are under control for the time being.

Personal Update – Looking Up

Things are looking up for the first time in a while. My SSI hearing went well, and my lithium situation is still a little uncertain, but most of my medications are pretty stable for now, and the nice weather is helping me get out a bit more. How long will it last?

Personal Update – More Ups and Downs

More med changes. Lamenting about my inability to work. Just the usual.

Personal Update – Yet Another Failure

I’ve changed medications again due to side effects. I also speak on my latest work experience.

Personal Update – Embracing Change

I’ve stopped Cobenfy due to side effects and am trying Risperdal, which I tried before in my teen years and seems to cause an unwelcome side effect itself. I also had my appointment with vocational rehabilitation, and that seems to be yielding good results.

Episode 52 – The “Complex” in CPTSD (Part 1)

CPTSD is not in the DSM-5, but the ICD-11 includes diagnostic criteria for it. Here are some differences between CPTSD and PTSD.