The silenced victim: Into the neurological intricacies of complex trauma (Borderline Personality Disorder & Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- Author:
Maria Lourdes Rosanna E. de Guzman
1
;
Tyrone Paul Cammayo
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: tress Disorders, Traumatic
- From: The Philippine Journal of Psychiatry 2022;3(1-2):88-99
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: This case is noteworthy and the problem that it addresses will definitely be of interest to all, given that this is frequently encountered not only in the clinics, but in social media, on-line platforms, in community and disaster work, and within the confines of the homes given the stigma of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and the lack of understanding of PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD). The objective of this case presentation is to look into the challenges that a mental health professional has to face when presented with a case of a patient with a chronic of history of sexual abuse, BPD and PTSD/cPTSD. First of all, given the case presentation, there is a need to determine the diagnosis and to work through the intricacies of symptomatology to be able to distinguish BPD, PTSD or CPTSD with a thorough discussion. Secondly, to present the neurobiology of early trauma and its impact on the developing brain, which often lead to adult symptomatology. Finally, to provide recommendations for treatment, both medical and psychological treatments, in order to find out what best fits the patient.
- Full text:PJP 9.pdf
