What is developmental trauma disorder?
Developmental trauma disorder is a condition that is currently under review within the medical community. It refers to the exposure of negative childhood experiences, i.e. trauma, abuse, neglect, and violence and its adverse impact to mental and emotional development.
How do members experience developmental trauma disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with developmental trauma disorder*
Common symptoms
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for developmental trauma disorder*
Who has developmental trauma disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 18 |