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Although the relationship between childhood trauma and dissociation has been recognized since the late 1800’s, research into the prevalence of childhood trauma and increased co-morbidity among individuals with diagnosed Axis I disorders did not begin until the late 1900’s (Ellason, Mayran, Ross, & Saintan, 1996). While the current research does not contradict the Diathesis-Stress Model Theory, it focuses on recognizing traumatic childhood environments as possible causal mechanisms for commonly diagnosed Axis I and Axis II disorders. These traumatic environments could also play a causal role in the development of controversial Somatoform Disorders not currently linked to, but not excluded from, a physiological diagnosis.
The first two studies presented in this paper compare methods used to ascertain the prevalence of childhood abuse and rates of co-morbidity among chemically dependent individuals, while the third study focuses on the prevalence of childhood abuse among individuals diagnosed solely with one of three chronic pain disorders. The first two studies present an increasing specificity in the methodology used to understand the prevalence of childhood abuse and co-morbidity among chemically dependent individuals, and the third study presents a group of individuals with prevalent childhood trauma that could be a causal factor in the development of possible Axis III disorders currently linked to an Axis I diagnosis. The purpose of this paper is to present a qualitative meta-analysis of the three previous studies recognizing childhood trauma as the leading factor in the development of Axis I, Axis II, or possible Axis III disorders. While the Diathesis-Stress Model Theory focuses on environmental factors believed to cause certain mutations in genetically predisposed individuals, this paper presents evidence that the trauma itself plays a causal role in creating the morphogenetic changes that lead to the presence of Axis I, Axis II, or possible Axis III disorders.
Originally posted by ladyinwaiting
What is truly surprising about this OP, is everyone's reaction to it. Someone comes along and states he's a psychopath, and what follows are pages of analysis, trying to discover if he is or not.
Originally posted by ladyinwaiting
It is, after all, a mental disorder born from a series of very unfortunate childhood events.
Originally posted by ladyinwaiting
Don't lose sight of the "learned behavior" quality of this personality disorder. He wouldn't slit your throat to take your car, because he fears being caught and he doesn't care for prison.
Originally posted by ladyinwaiting
He keeps his wife around because she does things to please him. He loves her because of what she does for him.
Originally posted by ladyinwaiting
It is, indeed, a somewhat rare disorder, but not enough that you guys should be so intense about whether he is, or he isn't.
Originally posted by ladyinwaiting
Why would someone with Narcissistic PD, come aboard, and announce they are anti-social?
Originally posted by ladyinwaiting
Those with anti-social disorder can't feel YOUR pain.
Originally posted by ladyinwaiting
But they can certainly feel their own.
Originally posted by ladyinwaiting
I'm just surprised at my ATS buddies for making a big deal of this. I personally don't see that it is.