Episode 30: Misdiagnosis in Childhood Trauma Survivors and its Effect on Healing

Peggy Oliveira Author

Episode Description:

This episode originally aired on YouTube. The link mentioned is further down in the description

There are times that receiving a mental health diagnosis can be helpful. However, there can be times in which it can lead to additional issues.

The complex nature of childhood trauma and the overlapping of symptoms with other mental health disorders makes it challenging to come up with an accurate diagnosis which can lead to ineffective and unnecessary medication, and as a result…it can delay, or even impede the healing process.

In this episode, I talk about the reason why, how misdiagnosis can happen, and it’s effect on the healing journey.

YT video mentioned: How Childhood Trauma Affects Mental Health

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This podcast is for informational purposes and is not mental health advice nor a replacement for professional mental health treatment.

Episode Notes:

- Childhood trauma survivors often receive mental health diagnoses, which can be both helpful and problematic.

- One issue is the accuracy of these diagnoses, as they may not fully capture the complexity of an individual's experiences.

- In the U.S., insurance often requires a mental health diagnosis for treatment reimbursement, leading to potentially inaccurate diagnoses.

- Medication is commonly prescribed based on these diagnoses, but it may not always be the most suitable approach, especially if the diagnosis is inaccurate.

- Healing from childhood trauma involves recognizing that symptoms, such as extreme mood swings, can be normal reactions and working towards a more accurate understanding of oneself for better mental health outcomes.

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