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This week we dive into PTSD, what it looks like, causes, symptoms and resources. The soap boxes come out in this one! 

This week we talk about the infamous Munchausen Syndrome a.k.a. Factitious Disorder. We also touch on Munchausen by Proxy and famous cases associated with both Factitious Disorder and by Proxy.  We dive into the core issues of deception and attention seeking.

In this episode, learn about Ferberizing, attachment styles, foster care and red flags for attachment disorders. 

Is it pronounced "Cap-grass", "Cat-grass", "Kuh-grah", or "Cap-grah"? Whatever it is, us valley girls are struggling. Capgras Syndrome is so rare, it's not even in the DSM and is considered a phenomena. Learn about body doubles, religious beliefs surrounding Capgras, Alzheimer's and Dementia and a lot of butchered French words. 

In this emotional episode we talk about Body Dysmorphia and its relation to OCD. Learn about stereotypes, media presentation, myths, facts, and hear our personal experiences with OCD and eating disorders.

What is Agoraphobia? We talk about the connection to anxiety, prevalence,  symptoms, treatments and causes. 

In this quick mini episode, learn about what qualifications you should look for in a therapist, resources to find one, tips on interviewing a therapist, red flags, green flags and some silly non sense sprinkled in between.

Deep dive into bipolar treatments, medications, types and symptoms. We also explore what the Bipolar community wants you to know about their diagnosis and myths they'd like to dispel. 

We surveyed several people living with Schizophrenia and other Schizoaffective disorders and they had so much to say! We dive into medications, homelessness, media portrayal, assumptions of violence, types of ways this disorder presents itself and delusions vs. hallucinations. 

Dive into everything Narcissism! We talk traits, personality disorder, and the difference between people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder and your everyday asshole. We take a deep dive on DSM definitions, gaslighting (including racial and gender gaslighting), grey rocking, and no contact.  We'll roast each other over making up words and share anecdotes about the ways Narcissists have presented in our lives.