Comments on: Post-Christmas Stress Disorder – Signs and symptoms https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/12/30/post-christmas-stress-disorder-signs-and-symptoms/ A [retired] college psychology professor's observations about public policy, mental health, sexual identity, and religious issues Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:12:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Warren https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/12/30/post-christmas-stress-disorder-signs-and-symptoms/#comment-68627 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:12:31 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com//2007/12/30/post-christmas-stress-disorder-signs-and-symptoms/#comment-68627 jayhuck – Well, one unfortunate side effect of treating PCSD is substance dependence, so we then have to treat that. But God rest you merry gentleman, this does not often happen with proper care. Let nothing you dismay.

Jag – I will admit that I also went shopping however, my purpose was purely scientific. As a participant observer, I was duty bound to study this new condition.

Pam – Let nothing you dismay, either. I have been conducting research on this topic for years and it will be released when I get my Christmas lights down.

]]> By: jag https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/12/30/post-christmas-stress-disorder-signs-and-symptoms/#comment-68626 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:16:04 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com//2007/12/30/post-christmas-stress-disorder-signs-and-symptoms/#comment-68626 Warren –

I am assuming this diagnosis goes on Axis I.

If so…I’m presently looking like this:

Axis I: 311.51 Post-christmas Stress Disorder, Mild

I show the classic signs of shopping the day after the holiday, and refusing to take down the decorations (they have been known to remain until…gulp…february).

It may require more objective diagnosis…as my symptoms may also be due to the effects of a substance (in my case, severe chocolate consumption).

It may also be due to untold amounts of travel to be with family.

Either way, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

]]> By: jayhuck https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/12/30/post-christmas-stress-disorder-signs-and-symptoms/#comment-68625 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:00:08 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com//2007/12/30/post-christmas-stress-disorder-signs-and-symptoms/#comment-68625 Oh Wow – I have severe PCSD! Is hyper-vigilance around family members a symptom too?

Well, if you wont’ tell me what you mean by frequently, how about “treatment”? 😉 Please tell me it involves the use of muscle relaxants 🙂

]]> By: Warren https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/12/30/post-christmas-stress-disorder-signs-and-symptoms/#comment-68624 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:09:42 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com//2007/12/30/post-christmas-stress-disorder-signs-and-symptoms/#comment-68624 I am pursuing NIMH funding to study this malady.

]]> By: pam ferguson https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/12/30/post-christmas-stress-disorder-signs-and-symptoms/#comment-68623 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:29:33 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com//2007/12/30/post-christmas-stress-disorder-signs-and-symptoms/#comment-68623 I need to see more research.

😉

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