Research Ptsd Linked To Cognitive Impairment & Dementia

[pixel]

A study published this week examines the link between PTSD, cognitive impairment and dementia.


Study was done on emergency responders to the World Trade Centre, 9/11/2001.

The major findings are:

• Link Removed of responders had scores indicating cognitive impairment, and 1.2 percent had scores that suggested possible dementia
• Both MDD and PTSD were associated with cognitive impairment
• Re-experiencing symptoms were strongly associated with cognitive impairment

PTSD and cognitive decline linked in 9/11 responders

The average age of study participants was 52.8 years, and they already displayed symptoms suggesting possible dementia.

 

[Hope69]

Yikes thats not good news, though it makes sense sense the brain is compromised when overwhelmed with trauma. I think with treatment and good brain habits perhaps things may look up.

 

[Gs172003]

If they already had the symptoms how do they know the PTSD caused it?

 

[EveHarrington]

I'm not surprised. :(

 

[pixel]

Ive often wondered about the similarities between dementia & PTSD.

Both display cognitive impairment and significant memory deficits.

Many of us here would've felt like we were getting dementia.

 

[Gs172003]

Feeling like it and having it are different.

 

[ms spock]

I thought that we don't use acronyms because they mean such different things in various countries? What does MDD mean please?

 

[ms spock]

Many of us here would've felt like we were getting dementia.

I nursed someone with dementia - there are no comparisons really. It is a completely different kettle of fish. Just because you dissociate or can't remember things at times - it is nothing like dementia. I suffer from severe cognitive impairment at times. I also have dissociation, memory loss, confusion, anxiety, depression, ocd, attachment disorder et al. But it is not the same as dementia.

 

[pixel]

oh ok, sorry

:shy:

 

[joeylittle]

What does MDD mean please?

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

It's OK, @pixel - but @Ms Spock is right to point it out. It's a good reminder to us all - PTSD is pretty much the only acronym we can all recognize, as a guarantee. :)

 

[ms spock]

Sorry if I was too blunt @pixel - you are thinking things through - and that process is important. Keep up the good work.

 

[pixel]

It's fine @Ms Spock, I'm always happy to learn :)