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Respond to the following paragraphs: (you are required to respond to every point in conclusion you should have 8 different responses to the 8 points provided) 150-200 w each
1. This module was probably the saddest to learn about. Obviously, depression is extremely difficult to live with, but it was very sad to see that the lifetime prevalence of major depressive disorder is 16% of adults in the US. Although that may not seem like a large percentage, that is a lot of people who struggle with depression daily. Additionally, the fact that it is more likely to die from suicide than from murder is really a horrifying statistic. Ms. Cordero was right when she said we are more of a danger to ourselves than to others. That was really eye-opening. Another new thing I learned in this module was that there is a difference between manic and hypomanic episodes, meaning that hypomanic episodes are shorter and less intense than manic episodes. Also, I learned about premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which I did not know was an actual DSM diagnosis. I also learned that unipolar refers to only symptoms of depression.
2. Hearing the word unipolar to be used as a synonym for depression did confuse me at first. I would have thought it would mean one side of the spectrum. It made more sense to me if a person only experiences mania than it would be called a unipolar, even if it is considered rare. However, it’s understandable now since manic episodes typically fall to and from depressive ones. At first it was hard to keep track of the numerous categorized disorders in this modules, as some have certain specifications and degrees of mania and depression. It’s overwhelming at first, but at my feelings settled, it’s also good to see such a variety in diagnosis to specify for certain treatment methods. It can also help provide a sense of inclusivity. Another thing I wanted to mentioned that I learned in another psychology class was the high suicide disparity rate in Native Americans are also due to historical components – cultural disconnection, alienation, and pressure to assimilate as well as a loss of identity amongst generations as traditions and practices are not being passed down. It’s not the only component or a clear explanation, but it is a influential contributing factor.
3. This module was extremely interesting. First, I had never heard of dissociative fugue, in which the person actually flees to a new location. Do they just come back once the episode is over? Derealization is actually something I have experienced myself. I had a span of a derealization like state in high school, but I have learned how to cope with the symptoms since. The feeling of not feeling real or feeling like you are living in a dream is a scary and unsettling feeling. I find dissociative identity disorder to be fascinating, how one person can house so many personalities. I wonder how the persons family copes with that. Also, can people with DID hold jobs? Or does each personality hold a different job? Somatic symptoms disorder must also be incredibly disruptive to daily life if the person is always looking for a diagnosis of symptoms that are not real. I can imagine that illness anxiety disorder is also incredibly frustrating, being that the person is constantly worried about small physical ailments.
4. This module kept me curiously interested, particularly about dissociative fugue disorder as well as factitious disorder. For dissociative fugue disorder, would the individual be in a state of significant distress as they make decisions to flee to a new location? Would the distress be coming from the new identity and would that constitute as more of dissociative identity disorder? Would this new identity arise all of a sudden before cases where the prior identity and memory comes back abruptly? I’ve worked with a patient that has dissociative identity disorder and was surprised to see that there are physiological differences between alters where blood pressure would change and different allergies could arise. Remembering it now, I can definitely say that between the times I’ve taken their vitals, the blood pressure was in an inconsistent range several times. The somatic symptom and other related disorders truly showcase the mind and body connection as well. I had a hard time trying to understand the case for those with factitious disorders, however, watching the video about it and hearing her speak about the nurturing and caring family-like environment hospitals can provide makes sense. In addition to social connections within the medical community or support groups. It’s a type of coping mechanism that does work, maladaptively of course, for long-term severe unrecognized depression. I wish there was more on the video segment that discussed about the difficulties of spotting the diagnosis due to the patients becoming experts on their diseases and fooling doctors. Hearing the threat of lawsuits for being sues for malpractice if they don’t treat aggressively or sued for slander if they make an accusation make identifying this disorder even more difficult.
5. It really surprised me how extreme anxiety is the main symptom underlying so many disorders. Although most people experience feelings of anxiety at one point or another, it’s shocking how much this emotion can control an individual’s life. I found the phobia disorders very interesting, especially how common they are in comparison to other mental disorders. It’s really unfortunate that these disorders make individuals feel like their only option is to avoid situations where their fears may be present, and how this avoidance can make it so difficult to go about their day-to-day lives. I was also very fascinated with body dysmorphic disorder. It’s interesting how individuals with this condition may believe they have a flaw in their appearance and become so preoccupied that it causes them serious distress, all the while, their perceived “flaw” may not even exist. The way our fears and emotions can make us so worried about things that don’t pose any realistic threat is very fascinating.
6. I thought that module 6 contained the most interesting content so far. As someone who struggles with generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks, I think it is important that everyone gets the chance to learn about what it is like. The little TED-X video mentioned that writers struggle to encapsulate the feeling of a panic attack in words and I couldn’t agree more. The best adjectives I would use to describe a panic attack are: suffocating, threatening, time-stopping, dreadful, and inevitable. The video also mentioned that 1 in 3 people experience a panic attack at some point in their lives, even if they don’t suffer from a panic disorder. I really enjoy learning about obsessive compulsive disorder as well, and I think it is important to note that OCD does not always include the compulsions, or sometimes the compulsions are mental and this doesn’t make OCD any less of a problem for that individual. Overall I enjoyed this module because a lot of the disorders covered are ones that are very common among people, so I find it very important for people to educate themselves on these disorders.
7. Previous to this module, I had never heard of the three clusters for personality disorders. It is interesting how the disorders are grouped. Cluster A is for odd, eccentric disorders, cluster B is for dramatic, emotional or erratic disorders and cluster C is for anxious and fearful disorders. What was even more interesting was the fact that cluster B was the most commonly diagnosed. It also had the most research on its disorders and treatments. On the other hand, cluster A is not as commonly diagnosed, and it also lacks in research. This is mainly in part because those with cluster A disorders can be distrusting and not willing to participate in treatments and thus research. It was also interesting to learn about how we believe these personality disorders come about. From what I gathered, they are believed to be a result of biology, genetics and the environment one is raised in.
8. Despite the fact it is very important we learn about these various disorders, I found the material in Module 5 somewhat overwhelming and even unsettling, at times. I had no clue that personality disorders were split into different clusters depending on if they are eccentric, emotionally driven, or due to fear. I also thought it was interesting to see so many “extensions” of schizophrenia in the group of Cluster A disorders, like schizoid and schizotypal. The range of symptoms and classifications for each disorder continues to prove how each person’s situation is unique. For example, I found the video about the man with schizoid personality disorder very intriguing but also sad, as he explained that he has little to no emotion for other people, even mentioning that his last romantic relationship ended due to the fact he “did not feel anything.” I wonder if, similar to schizophrenia, antipsychotic medications, would help with these alienating symptoms.

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