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Is Post Traumatic Stress what we used to call NERVOUS BREAKDOWN?
Questions posted in the Mental Health forum are being answered by Dr. Roger L. Gould, author of the Mastering Stress and Depression program and affiliated with the UCLA. Department of Psychiatry. Topics covered include anger, attention deficit disorder (ADD) , bipolar disorder , dementia , electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) , learning disabilities, memory, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) , panic , personality disorders, phobias , post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , schizophrenia , stress , transitions, and work problems.
Is Post Traumatic Stress what we used to call NERVOUS BREAKDOWN?
by SJohnson__0, Feb 12, 1999 12:00AM
After a debilitating 23 month custody battle/divorce (10+ years ago) wherein I lost my children, wife and 2 businesses...at age 34, I believed I was to experience my first adolescence (having been married at 17) and started dating 17-19 year old women, got involved in metaphysics and believed I could walk through walls (if only I was "a little clearer"). I even believed, at one point, I was experiencing my "previous" life as Jesus Christ.
During this period of time, I had a single incidence of sexual contact with my (then) 16 year old daughter...which I became suicidally remorseful of, assumed responsibility for, and appologized to the best of my (then rambling) ability.
I have since been abandonded (perhaps rightfully) by all family. No contact by any parent, 3 brothers or 2 sisters or (2) children in almost 11 years.
Is there such a thing as a "nervous breakdown" that would account for such a terrible action on my part...or am I just evil?
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS.MD-AJ, Feb 12, 1999 12:00AM
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Dear Mr Johnson,
You describe a number of symptoms - believing you have special powers, rambling thoughts, and inappropriate sexual activity. These symptoms could be due to a number of psychiatric disorders, especially Bipolar Disorder(Manic Depression), alcohol or drug abuse, Major Depression, or Schizophrenia. Sressful situations may prompt the onset of psychiatric illness in some individuals, or what you refer to as "nervous breakdown"
I hope you find this information helpful. It is provided for educational purposes only, and should not replace consultation with your doctor. Henry Ford Behavioral Services provides confidential evaluation and treatment, available by calling
(313) 874-6680 for an appointment.
*Keywords: bipolar disorder, manic depression, schizophrenia, psychosis.
