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AI Critique: Romantic Relationship Trauma and Possible Applied Solutions
Alex Heffner
EDUC 181
Professor Dr. Dana Riger
April 10, 2023
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Rationale
Can romantic relationship trauma lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and are
there any ways in which people can overcome this? I don’t know at the moment, but an answer
may be provided with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI). I selected this topic because I feel
that my past romantic relationships still affect my everyday mental health, and acquiring answers
will be beneficial in terms of maintaining a positive outlook on life. I chose to use ChatGPT
because the AI model has recently gained recognition for its many functions and ability to
answer questions. By relaying questions related to ChatGPT about my topic, I am hopeful that I
will be provided with new knowledge that I can apply to myself.
Output
Trauma in a romantic relationship can include physical or sexual abuse, emotional abuse
or neglect, infidelity, or other forms of betrayal.
Furthermore, in a study conducted within the
United States Healthline organization, it was found that relationship trauma can develop as a
result of harmful relationships, and the aftermath can be psychologically and physically
devastating (Dexter, 2022).
PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop in people who
have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. Symptoms of PTSD can include flashbacks,
intrusive thoughts, avoidance behavior, and heightened anxiety or arousal
(Sareen, 2014).
Psychologists from the National Library of Medicine announced that people who have developed
PTSD from a relationship may also struggle with intrusive symptoms like thoughts about the
trauma or relationship that seem to come out of nowhere and flashbacks in the form of mental
images, intrusive thoughts, and nightmares (Dehgali, 2011).
To overcome PTSD resulting from
romantic relationship trauma, it is important to seek professional help from a therapist who
specializes in trauma and PTSD.
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Therapy can help individuals process their experiences, develop coping strategies, and
learn to manage symptoms. Some specific therapies that are effective for PTSD include
cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR),
and prolonged exposure therapy
(Dehgali, 2011).
These therapies can help individuals identify
and challenge negative thought patterns, desensitize themselves to triggers related to their
trauma, and develop new ways of coping with their emotions
(Schrader, Ross, 2021).
In addition
to therapy, self-care practices such as exercise, mindfulness, and connecting with supportive
friends and family can also help manage PTSD symptoms.
Moreover, researchers at the Very
Well Health organization have found that emotion-focused coping techniques like meditation,
journaling, and art can be most beneficial to the emotional response to situations you can't
control as desensitization is a key component of recovery (Catlett, Brito, 2021).
It is important to
remember that recovery from PTSD is a journey and may take time, but with the right support
and resources, it is possible to overcome the effects of romantic relationship trauma
(Smith,
2023).
Questions
Those that resulted in the most nuanced, accurate, and comprehensive output:
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What is PTSD? Is trauma from a past romantic relationship a real thing?
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What are the best ways to overcome relationship PTSD?
Those that resulted in inaccurate, misleading, or biased output:
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What causes relationship PTSD?
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Do most people experience trauma from their past romantic relationships?
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