Complex PTSD affects the brain long-term and can affect your closest relationships

[@Seaismydream]

Isolation wasn’t mentioned. Isolation is a huge thing for PTSD.

[@urbansetter1]

I isolated for decades

[@IbarraAlejandro]

@@urbansetter1 same and ppl make me feel worse

[@elisem1912]

I am an island, and I like it

[@grmpEqweer]

Yep. People are really frightening, and also hard work.

[@urbansetter1]

No abandonment and fear of rejection. That's the reason we isolate. Watch Pete walker and gabor mate. Misinformation can throw cptsd into distress.

[@deadbeat-y7r]

I am a 56 year old male and a product of the foster care system, everything you can do to destroy a child was done to me since the age of two, I am disagoned with CPTSD, Major Depression and a Panic/Anxiety Disorder, having lived over 50 years in a state of constant fight or flight, my body is now killing me, I lost all my teeth because of all the chemicals constantly being dumped into my bloodstream, and as a result I now have chronic heart disease, i had to have a kidney removed due to cancer, to this day I cannot sleep more than 4 hours a night, no more night terrors, no, now it is night rages, I never remember my dreams only whatever feelings took place, I cannot go anywhere, I have no friends, no family, and I cannot work, I live in as much isolation as i can, and here is the kicker, I wouldn't wish this on the monsters that did it to me! My message to parents is simple, it is easier to protect a child, then to fix a broken adult!

[@adeline3032]

Dear sir thank you for your testimony I am a product of Child doing parenting thing with her Mother who was assaulted by her father and her husband my dad. I was lost and sick all my life (OK my 40s now) i dont belong to nowhere or someone i have no friends too with my PTSD and ADHD and high potential mind... I send to you all the positive vibes and encourage you to keep moving forward and start making friends it is not too late. Trauma are difficult to live with and i cant imagine what you have been through... i cant and i am truly sorry for you. I can only encourage you to speak your true and heal you inner Child (i did it) and make peace with him. Hug him and give him love, hope.

[@moonkillsun20]

I’m so sorry. 🫂

[@garycooper9207]

I feel for you so much. I was abused as child. I got several Autoimmune diseases and I had Stroke in my early 30's even that I was fit. My body is giving up on me and my nightmares are bad. I cannot work so poverty and hunger are my problems too. Please know you are not alone.

[@kaylahall1219]

My body is killing me too. MS. People with an ACE score of 6 or higher are likely to develop autoimmune and cancer. I am so sorry. I am sorry for all the little boys and girls that became the butt ends of everyone else’s crap. Healing is possible.

[@bedtimeclub]

Love to you

[@dawgvlogs9202]

if you're reading this - i'm thankful you exist. existing is hard, but i'm proud of you. keep going, you're going to make it.

[@dreamduty5400]

thank you)

[@0727JustMe]

Thank you. I'm so thankful you exist, too.

[@axionq]

Thank you. I witnessed my mothers body break… car accident. Horrifying. The anniversary is 31st. I’m starting to have panic attacks.

[@fabiansosa3229]

🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@axionq]

@@fabiansosa3229 ?

[@carina-nonbinary]

The worst part is that you are so likely to end up in abusive relationships again. I can't trust my own intuition. At the same time i can't trust anyone at all wich makes you feel so incredibly lonely. Even relationships with partners that are perfectly fine feel like hell because some part of you believes they will attack you (mentally and physically).

[@tarakennedy707]

I'm not only attracted to at least mentally abusive relationships, I actually have physical withdrawals (shakes, cold sweats, screaming and hyperventilating) when I try to leave them. I thought I was crazy for years until I heard a therapist talking about how the same chemicals released in the brain are the exact same ones released by drug addicts when they're going through withdrawals.

[@strafer8764]

You are likely to be toxic and abusive if you have CPTSD. It’s an an innately unhealthy rewriting of the brain.

[@chantell209]

Yes! I can’t trust my own intuition plus I have bipolar 2 so in hypo mania I think I can and I have it all together! It’s so fkn difficult

[@scarred10]

absolutely,my girlfriend of 10 yrs dumped me twice and threw me out of house for no disclosed reason.Its totally over now as she refuses treatment and cannot cope with close relationships as a result.Whats strange is that she doesnt seem at all upset about the breakup but I am devastated,she literally thinks its a normal breakup and I should just move on,very frustrating when I understand the cause and she doesnt.Its a devastating problem to romantic relationships but many can function well outside that.

[@audhumbla6927]

yea. I was with a bunch of manipulative guys, and thought that was bad, but now the last 2 guys have almost killed me. Both of them. One I was good friends with for many years, and then after just a few months he beat me and sat and jumped on my head against a stone... And the other. Im still not really over. We were back and forth for years. He had problems with himself but was so kind to me. Kindest person I ever knew. And then one night, we were both drunk, I was crying and he got sooo angry at me for no reason, Ive NEVER saw him angry before, and then he choked me out, I tried to scream, he lifted me by the throat and threw me across the room, strangled me for a good while, and then punched my face multiple times so I had a black eye for weeks. Both times the doctors said I was I was lucky to not get cracks in my scull.

[@trenchcoatmafioso]

My CPTSD is from horrific bullying all through school, often ignored or even encouraged by teachers. I'm 52, and I still have nightmares. Single, childless, no education. It's hard to live in the ruins of the life that was stolen from me.

[@00st307-m]

I was also bullied by teachers - and they encouraged other kids to join in.

[@davy209]

My CPTSD is caused by being both physically and mentally abused as a child for over 6 years! Despite the abuse stopping during my teenage years, I still had nightmares that caused to wet the bed and contemplated suicide because I was haunted by my abuser’s words that I was absolutely worthless and undeserving of love! As an adult, I was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder and struggled with alcoholism, substance abuse, and depression, but miraculously, my will to live became stronger than my suicidal thoughts and was able to stop the part of me that was subconsciously making me self sabotage everything that I’ve work hard and accomplished! I’m still a struggle for me when dealing with my mental health but I’m happy to still be here!

[@pinkroses135]

You don't necessarily need nightmares. That's ptsd. With cptsd you can have just emotional flashbacks at boatloads of triggers cause the shit is dissociated from, buried, fuzzy memory or blank. It can have an emotional and somatic component. Your feeling and your body sensations get jacked up. Not necessarily visual memories. Although they can crop up years later. Medication won't fix child abuse. You have to form new pathways by creating a new healthy life you were never taught growing up.

[@fawn_the_fairy5721]

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[@TaxingIsThieving]

Abd it's not just child abuse

[@cofiking23]

I have serious congit8ve decline which gets worse each day due to chronic flashbacks that just endure all the time. Im just 34. Life is so unfair

[@abnormal4]

This is definitely how I would explain is the case for me

[@SickandTired95]

Thank you!

[@wealthyicon]

I’m glad this is becoming more known. It isn’t just trauma in childhood either but an accumulation of bad traumas. Putting yourself in toxic situations and relationships that you are unaware are toxic can have a negative effect.

[@daniellewalker256]

Thank you. Every time they say it’s only a childhood thing they make me feel like my trauma isn’t valid because it was from a four year long emotionally abusive relationship in adulthood. I didn’t have all these problems before that. Not everything develops in childhood.

[@Martin-lv8mp]

Thats true!!!

[@Martin-lv8mp]

@@daniellewalker256 yes, but the must trauma is from childhood. Offcourse you can get trauma when you are adult. But when your mother dont love you, no affection, only fair and stress, vin 2 years you are destroy for life

[@xogomez]

@@daniellewalker256 purely because this type of trauma comes from early childhood trauma. Yes you can have ptsd with abusive relationships of course!!! It becomes complex when you grow up in a chaotic environment therefore brain is wired differently (the brain becomes conditioned)

[@FEARISLIAR]

Yes, exactly even though you don’t mean to… It’s an accumulation of trauma, starting from childhood, and as you go into adulthood, it may continue. I’m 59 years old, and I’ve definitely had trauma most all my life. I’ve also had some amazing things happen, but I never saw myself fighting a fight like this I’ve always been able to fight through things, dig deep do the shadow work, come out, better come out stronger… This time I’ve definitely met my match… I have love and empathy for anyone out there who is battling CPTSD..

[@enolp]

I think it’s kinda sad that I’m only 20 years old and have so much more knowledge on the topic of trauma than many older adults, I’ve been in a couple groups to try and help my complex ptsd and it’s really unfortunate how many people get to be in their 40’s and 50’s still not having dealt with their pain that they still need to release because it’s holding them back from achieving their goals Edit: yes, I am fully aware it wasn’t discussed back then and resources were not readily available, if at all. That is the thing that makes me sad for all of you and that I’m thankful to have for myself.

[@adamarmstrong9408]

Hey was just wondering what have you done to try and heal? What's helped you the most?

[@detrikat]

I'm in my 40s and there just wasn't good information on trauma 20 years ago. I'm so grateful younger generations can get the awareness and help they need and end this horrible cycle.

[@enolp]

@@adamarmstrong9408 many different types of therapy. I’ve tried talk therapy (didn’t really help how I needed it), EMDR (it sort of helped), IPT (that’s a pretty new thing and it’s really good), and this week I’m graduating from my therapy group doing ERP specifically for trauma where they also help to equip you with lots of DBT skills to help you work through your trauma instead of avoiding it because avoidance makes it worse

[@jr5389]

You are very Lucky 🍀 as I’m 59 and only became aware of this, this year. How I wish I was born in the time of internet, the Library of the world 🌍🌎🌏 without Books 📚. I had an hour journey to the library and I’m dyslexic tooooooo 😂. However I have this… c-ptsd, now I need to deal with it…😎…🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 You can do it 👍

[@Ek0]

Im turning 36 this year... I was diagnosed at 23 ish with PTSD... Clearly complex PTSD as its from my childhood. I thought I had dealt with my PTSD but I find myself struggling to maintain relationships, hearing voices calling me negative names and telling me i deserve the bad things in my life, and my depression is as strong as ever. Hopefully I can get past this.

[@giacdeg]

Microdosing Psilocybin and taking Lion's Mane can allow the brain to rewire itself and heal bad sectors caused by childhood trauma. I am a 55M who has suffered CPTSD my entire adult life. It has had a profound effect on almost all aspects of my life and my journey to healing has been long and arduous to say the least. Very pleased to have discovered microdosing and its nervous system healing effects. It has changed my life by allowing me to reshape my internal landscape from one of fear, anxiety, anger and depression to one that can access a place of deep calm and love for myself, others and life in general. This awareness has opened or engaged a spiritual component of my being I was not connected to and barely aware of. This has brought a sense of connected contentment that allows me to be comfortable where I am in life and in myself. The change is so profound its almost miraculous.

[@daniellemoore4790]

It’s so easy to tell people to ask for help, there is no help. The help is too expensive or the waitlists are so long you could be gone by the time the can take you.

[@isipscognac]

I thought you were going to say that help doesn't exist, because there are so few therapy groups that they might as well not exist. Not that they'd make a real difference anyway.

[@cosmicreef5858]

There IS help! YOU Please do not spread harmful false information! You DO have hope! ALWAYS do! At the end of the day no matter what illnesses you have YOU will be the one who decides if it is gets to you or not

[@doreenhollywood7459]

@@cosmicreef5858 I started doing a counselling course to leanr how to be a counsellor and that is how I found out I had CPTSD. It has now changed my life for the better, but it wasn't easy

[@sharynmain]

@@cosmicreef5858please try and be more considerate in your messages. Everyone comes from a different experience…. It’s very easy to judge.

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[@APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

[@Jennifer-bw7ku]

Yes, dr.sporesss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@steceymorgan814]

I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.

[@APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU]

Is he on instagram?

[@Jennifer-bw7ku]

Yes he is. dr.sporesss

[@heatherboughton5936]

Important to say this. C-PTSD relates to repeated trauma in life. So, it is not necessarily all hinged on childhood. There are millions of people with this condition who had perfectly healthy childhoods, but due to other traumas throughout their lives, they became overloaded/burned out and their fight/flight response become dysregulated and over sensitised. It always saddens me that there are people out there who can 'cause' trauma in others but who sail through life, only to repeat that pattern time and time again. Perhaps in the future we could look to educate other people on how to behave in society and with other people. Let's focus on the bullies in life because the poor victims are always stigmatised.

[@carpathianken]

Society is it's own worst enemy. It kisses up to & promotes the loudmouth extroverted bullies & treats anyone suffering from mistreatment in a way that they need to just learn to get over it. You're 100% right though our communities should raise it's standards & make bully's more accountable so as to stop psychological trauma occurring instead of just showing indifference to it's victims

[@marknorris1381]

Unfortunately there will always be people out there who will take advantage of any imbalance in any relationship in order to feel powerful.

[@KnightGeneral]

I pray that this will be more known all over the Globe. I was diagnosed with this 7 years ago. My family was ashamed of me for having this. They cannot accept it so they label me as Crazy. Im doing my deep healing now away from my family. Away from the people who caused my CPTSD in the first place.

[@cr0wzzz]

I just want to correct this video a bit, because CPTSD isn't just brought about beginning in or throughout childhood. It's more categorized as complex because there is more of an emphasis on constant, one-after-the-other traumatic events. It's more about relentless traumatic events over a long period of time. But yeah, unfortunately rates are higher for those with adverse childhoods in the first place as it sets one up for a tougher life with less tools. I just wanted to make that clear so that no one misunderstands CPTSD to be a classification that is limited to or must include childhood events.

[@fawn_the_fairy5721]

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[@knittedpainting]

I wanted to say that because I have cptsd and it is from 18yrs of mental abuse in a relationship

[@baileydeguzman1540]

Thank you I wanted to say this too!

[@84jessaud]

I really hate when they label this is as only coming from childhood tramua. It can be any trauma effent that happens for long periods and being in constant state of fear. Mine happen as a adult from a abusive marriage

[@isipscognac]

I agree with that sentiment. My trauma came from a shitty transition program followed by an equally shitty roommate and a lousy job... followed by watching a dog get run over, all in my early 20s.

[@emack5525]

Thank You.

[@scarred10]

@@isipscognac that isnt CPTSD, you would need formal diagnosis.The trauma needs to be interpersonal,from relationships but can indeed start in adult life.However ,the younger it occurs the more it alters your personality which is why its mostly referred to in terms of chilhood events.

[@charlottetaylor4471]

It's a lot deeper and more significant when the trauma occurs in your childhood. Ages 0 - 3 are your formative years.

[@cofiking23]

Its more damaging in childhood because the brain development and nervous system is stunted. They started torturing my body from early infancy for the next 12years, now i have symptoms of dementia in 34.

[@deelynn8611]

You just eventually realize no one can ever be trusted and enjoy your life as much as you can, find one or two people you can partially trust and have as much fun as you can. it helps to have a job or career you love and spend your life doing and enjoying. Reality is damaging, once you've seen things, you can't be "fixed". Just recognize that, move on and live the very best life you can.

[@nightinterludes1126]

I have been doing research upon research about what’s happened to my brain dude. I was diagnosed with ptsd when I was 13-14, ever since then I haven’t done anything with my life. I feel trapped in my own head. I feel like I’m going crazy half of the time, the constant anxiety, nightmares that haven’t changed since childhood, paranoia. Makes me feel like I’m psychotic really. I don’t know what triggered this curse, this brain condition. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. I should’ve been treating it when it first started, cos now it feels like I’m drowning in whatever it is. I’ve lost all my friends, I can’t maintain a job because I have breakdowns and quit or get fired , noises bother me, being around others terrifies me. I feel broken, my brain feels fried and I wish I could just wake up. I want to get help, but I fear that just like I do everything else. Nobody in my family understands , friends are confused. I feel like I’m losing it, like there’s this imaginary issue in my head only I see. Everyone else just thinks I’m a b*tch Or I’m sad all the time. Man it’s a trip having ptsd.

[@EvelynLawson]

Look up ☝️☝️that handle, he’s got the best tips and helps. I’ve microdosed shrooms for about 6 months now and it has really helped my CPTSD, anxiety and depression and I’ll recommend it for anyone🙏

[@hhrrkk6836]

Jesus knows your pain talk to Him. Give Him a try.

[@Pilarskiapril67]

Damn I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling so much right now but don't give up yet! I actually have cptsd too and everything that you described I've been feeling the exact same way. For a very long time. I feel like I'm my own worst enemy and that I also can't trust anyone else around me. I have severe social anxiety, and severe depression that never goes away because of this. My heart goes out to other people who have cptsd and are suffering so much everyday 💔

[@tenten3577]

I’m so sorry for what your experiencing, it is excruciating. I don’t know if it could help, probably you’ve tried everything already,but maybe changing your enviroment and travel (like with workaway if you don’t have much resources), it’s the only thing that helped me cool down the “brain wires” that were always stimulated and overworked with triggers in my childhood home/city. EMDR also helped me somewhat, but for that to work it really takes long time with a psychoterapist which may be difficult for you right now. It may also help to help in animal sanctuary/shelters if you can’t leave your city right now. These aren’t solutions but just little things to reignite little sparks of “here and now” instead of the constant brain terror that ptsd subjectes us. If I was insensitive because these are things you’ve already tried or may be triggering for your past trauma (since it’s very personal for everyone), I’m really sorry, but I hope with sincerity that you my start to heal little by little soon. A virtual hug

[@tenten3577]

And I’m really sorry you’re afraid to get help and I can really see why, after being traumatized and because sometimes you don’t find the right psychotherapists/doctors at first it is really challenging, I hope you’ll find just a little spark to start to fight for yourself and reach out for help

[@ashleycamara7775]

Psychedelics saved me from years of uncontrollable depression , anxiety and illicit pill addiction . Imagine carrying heavy chains for over a decade and then all of a sudden that burden is gone . Believe it or not in a couple years they'll be all over for treatment of mental health related issues . ⠀

[@oliviaadelaide2432]

Please does anyone know where I can get them ? I put so much on my plate and it really affects my stress and anxiety levels , I would love to try shrooms

[@kimcamiliamingang1813]

Psilocybin saved my life . I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September . I have zero cravings . This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment .

[@AnjeloValeriano]

I was having this constant , unbearable anxiety because of stress. Not until I also came across Dr.Mile a very intelligent mycologist. He came through for me with his knowledge on psychs.

[@keylamaria4072]

​@@oliviaadelaide2432 Yes Dr Mile

[@BernarditaBuenaventura]

The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well

[@kb81ccme15]

My family can't understand why I have barely anything to do with my mothers care. They tell me as her daughter it's MY responsibility! What about HER responsibility as a mother? I'm out here fighting for my life every day because of the trauma, and now I'm supposed to take on her responsibility? It's too much! I'm barely holding on and no one seems to care!

[@asdanahohi749]

Sam vaknin might help you

[@Ron-ni8uu]

I care love you be glad you are alive .I stopped a terrorist attack that was gonna destroy the United States. We are all living on the borrowed time I stole for us.get ready the cranial vault has been breached. The soul can be pulled out through the eyes with a devise.many are entangled and under the control of the ai.get ready folks hell is here.

[@Skyler3212]

Leave her behind and do you and don’t feel guilty about it

[@reggiep75]

I've spent the last two years reading up on why my life was such a mess and I'm now waiting to see a psychotherapist to determine whether my inkling that I am suffering from C-PTSD is right. I grew up in a broken household with parents who were complete narcissists, self obsessed and were clearly incapable parents. After my parents divorced, I thought it would get better but no, my mothers bi-polar disorder and constant threats to commit suicide affected me deeply as long as I lived at home and long after I left home, with the common symptoms of feeling of lack of worth and all of the other symptoms in the primary list. Hopefully, I can get thru this.

[@radiantrain1289]

Buddy, you'll get through it 💜

[@hhrrkk6836]

Reggie, Jesus Loves you. He is Hope, you can do all things through Christ who gives you strength

[@IbarraAlejandro]

@@hhrrkk6836 well imaginary jesus ain't gonna do shit in fact it is us the person who have to seek help get out of abusive environment and take actions my dude... THAT IS THE REALITY

[@hai-mel6815]

Keep in mind that cptsd is not an official diagnosis, so the therapist you speak with may not actually diagnose you with it. If that,s the case, don't let it invalidate you or your feelings about what happened to you. I think you already know the truth. Be strong, you'll get through this!!

[@scarred10]

@@hai-mel6815 it's an official diagnosis in ICD 11,the alternative to DSM 5 more used in America ,none of which change the symptoms or treatment

[@debbierennox931]

The sad part about having C ptsd is when someone comes along and want to love you and look after you my wonderful patient husband Of two years you don’t know how to accept real love

[@Elya08]

Omg… Yes! I literally couldn’t accept my husband’s love because it was so dang foreign to me. 😭 I pushed him away, but we’re talking now that we’re separated. He and his mom were unintentionally triggering me, unbeknownst to any of us that I even have CPTSD. Hell on earth for all of us the past two years. 😒

[@Ezequiel55vf]

No way loving husband or wife my ass u have to heal urself FROM WITHIN first to be with someone. screw ppl

[@scarred10]

100%, no amount of love and understanding will help if they arent committed to treatment.

[@James-if3kc]

Quit bragging about your great life.

[@Thewritingelf]

​@@James-if3kc Where was she bragging ?

[@macbuff81]

I grew up in a household with a high-functioning alcoholic father. Now at 42, I have been battling this for over a decade. I sabotaged promising romantic relationships and a professional career. The intensity of the darkness, the fear of dying alone...it is utterly overwhelming and I am tired of fighting this knowing now what it has already cost me.

[@MillieFalcone.]

Microdosing shrooms are very helpful for PTSD

[@MillieFalcone.]

I do get mine from whitney_mycology

[@MillieFalcone.]

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[@littlewillowlinda]

To the people that are saying that it's not just in childhood: the growing infant to teen brain is different from the mostly formed adult brain. I do agree that sustained trauma at any age can be a thing, I just don’t think it’s the same as never knowing what a normal baseline is/ having your brain damage to the point of not even knowing what you’re doing. I thought I was being misunderstood but the truth was I was hurting people with trauma responses that were an echo of how I was treated during childhood. When you have a broken nervous system from a young age anything that happens in adulthood is just compounding the issue.

[@roza1139]

You make interesting points.

[@Frau.P]

Thank you. It is VERY different. People need to realize that. Childhood trauma affects brain way worse than trauma in adulthood

[@helenharmer3682]

My trauma was from age 16 to 19, beaten physically and mental torture by my first bf, I was petrified of him and so relieved when he met someone else as I was unable to end the relationship because that was when he was most dangerous. Was I still a child? Definitely not quite an adult. I have cptsd, I'm 57 yrs old and have been single now for more yrs than I can remember. I have flashbacks and I've moved around constantly. I'm just about to make the move back to uk from Australia, which is where I fled to after my abuser turned up In our home town after many yrs of living away.

[@peacefulwaters222]

Spot on 1000%

[@ELUSIVEJIM]

It took 40 years to finally get a diagnosis. I am actually happy to get a diagnosis. So many times I was told to get over it or man up. So many doctors misdiagnosed as well. Alas only people who have experienced this trauma can actually IMO help.

[@sarahjmount9221]

I’m so glad to have seen a segment on national news regarding complex PTSD. It still isn’t in the mental health field’s DSM-5 and it absolutely should be. I know from personal experience that it would save many people from misdiagnosis and being prescribed unnecessary medication. Thanks, ABC, for spreading awareness about this topic. It needs to be recognized more.

[@emack5525]

What is frustrating is it's NOT just traumas that are prolonged during childhood. This excludes prolonged traumas during adulthood. There are many forms of different betrayal traumas, for example, not just infidelity that also can cause CPTSD. Betrayal trauma is another aspect that needs to be more inclusive, that is usually only discussed re infidelity. Complex can and should be defined as truly complex, not honed or limited to childhood, and betrayal not honed to only infidelity. PTSD started out that way, and became more broad in definition. Symptomolgy or symptomatology supports this, and should include a wider causality for CPTSD.

[@TaxingIsThieving]

I am sure my traumas began as a teenager and the nail in the coffin was when I was 23 when I believe I got CPTSD.

[@HelloHaven]

Complex trauma in childhood affects brain development in significant and unique ways that carry into adulthood that's why it is categorized separately from PTSD in adulthood. As an adult, the brain is already developed so trauma affects adult brains very differently than children's brains and we know that now due to fMRI scans.

[@leokeehl1033]

i keep getting deferred by therapists and passed around, being told that i need a higher level of care or to see someone better trained in trauma therapy.. meanwhile more and more keeps happening and it's out of my control. it feels so isolating. i cant trust anyone, and when i do, it feels like im hurting them by letting them in my life by exposing them to what im going through and traumatizing them as well, or through my own unhealed behavior. its like a slow death. what do you even do in this situation

[@tiffanyguzman4405]

CBD, it doesn't cure it but on difficult days a few drops makes it more bearable.

[@Arothewinddragon]

the way i snapped my head over to the screen when I heard "over-eating" ... I used to do that - still do - as a comfort, and deterrent.

[@TheNighthawk66]

Eating is really the only enjoyment I have in life.

[@doreenhollywood7459]

I now know I have had CPTSD since the age of 5. I always knew I was "Different" but didn't know why. I began a Counselling Course when I was 60 and things began to emerge from my mind. Being abused from childhood had continued all through my life and I thought it was ok??? I am now working through everything and beginning to like myself. I am enjoying my new life now age 72. I am sorry for all the years when I didn't know WHY. Don't allow THEM to win.

[@dave11282]

PTSD rippled through my whole life, and touched every part of it in a negative way

[@whippycabra1328]

I have been told I may have C-ptsd after numerous traumatic experiences like watching mum have her stroke then had a Aneurysm then I was sexually abused beaten daily whilst watching my disabled mum be abused this is 1 of the worst diseases I have no contact with family I have no real friends this is the worst part cause your left alone to deal with all these traumatic events to the point where I sometimes feel life ain't worth carry on if no one really cares

[@diamondheart11]

I'm in the same boat with the same feelings you mentioned at the end, minus the sick mom experience. You are not alone there are many of us in this same situation: stuck and isolated. I wonder how many of us are out there since in the USA and western nations are experiencing massive mental health crisis. The world sucks it's dangerous, cold and brutal but I hope things go well for you and you get help and relief.

[@Eric-tj3tg]

It's an important topic, and thanks for covering it. When you say, however, that "help is available to cure the symptoms and stop the pain", I think you're oversimplifying and overly optimistic. How about a story on those attempting to heal and the obstacles involved? One that acknowledges that the DSM failed to include diagnosis, and that long-term therapy is necessary and very expensive, and that many of the medications that are used to stop the symptoms (cure is inaccurate) and stop the pain are actually a hindrance to a "cure." Please do a story about people who are trying to heal so that the true reality of it is very much different than a "take this, do that and you're good.

[@emack5525]

Well Said. Thank You

[@pinkroses135]

Yeah cptsd isn't in the dsm, only the icd. So if you're in America there may be issues with your insurance not covering the code for it. Not to mention needing to find a specialist that actually knows what you're dealing with. A lot of the journey is personal work with whatever resources you can get.

[@Eric-tj3tg]

@@pinkroses135 And never was. Developmental Trauma Disorder remains a diagnosis, by C-PTSD, as Van Der Kolk explains, should've certainly been in the DSM. It's absence, as you said, leaves insured people arguing, with increased ammunition, for the care that they need, and for the duration necessary. It also creates a large number of person's being treated for symptoms, while the underlying "trauma" goes untreated. The number of specialists for this is scant when facing the sheer epidemic which it is. Meanwhile, 10 CBT sessions and an ever-evolving cocktail of psychotropics are the only "support" on the menu. Very unfortunate, but this culture doesn't wish to face the reality of our child-rearing practices, and the fallout from this unnatural way.

[@pinkroses135]

@Pamela Anderson Cptsd. There's much more than ptsd from combat.

[@pinkroses135]

@Pamela Anderson They do seem to kill something in their victims. They're something alright.

[@ShoutoutToTrees]

Difficulty dealing with emotions Excessive shame and guilt, lowered self worth Difficulty sustaining relationships and feeling connected to others

[@sarawilliams5990]

One of the potential causes listed was abuse at home as a child, but I have to stress very, very strongly that abuse at school is also a contributor. Not a small one, either. Bullying is peer abuse and often involves a lot more than children being mean to one another. What comes with bullying in school is often teachers blaming and punishing the victim or joining in on the bullying, and also many parents minimize the effects of bullying due to how society at large minimizes and mythologizes it.

[@codacreator6162]

What’s important to note here is that none of the treatment options is immediate or even quick. It takes a boatload of time and tremendous effort as well as a lot of support from friends and family. The goal is to heal, not to alleviate the symptoms, but fix the cause.

[@James-if3kc]

WHAT IF YOU DONT HAVE ANY FRIENDS OR FAMILY???

[@Coco_xoxo]

@@James-if3kcyeah, usually friends and family are quite hard for us with dysfunctional childhoods

[@James-if3kc]

@@Coco_xoxo Yes, exactly!

[@James-if3kc]

Millions of people don't, and I'm sick of all these people who live in their privileged bubble assuming that everyone has the exact same lives as them.@ElizabethSanto22

[@peacelovehappiinesss]

My brain is so fucked up from cptsd on trying so hard to be positive its exhausting

[@thecircleandthesquare8980]

i try so hard to maintain the many friendships i have, and yet i've isolated so much since childhood that it's hard to imagine being healthy again. sometimes i'm not even sure there was a healthy pre-trauma me to go back to, but there is.

[@James-if3kc]

Your name tells me that you're freemason scum.

[@RainFall-wz2yp]

Isolation is a huge thing for PTSD 1) My life is a horrific nightmare 2) I am completely trapped inside of. 3) Just hell. No escape. I have been severely brutally raped: my whole life (all 45 years so far) red hot white burning homicidal rage: surges through my veins I wish eternal suffering: upon all those whom I loathe I'm in hell: and there's no escape This might seem random but... I CANNOT stop obsessing and ruminating and I have absolutely nobody to talk to about this and I need to get it off my chest (and I'm also willing to read responses, if anyone feels called to respond...) I had a HORRIBLE therapist HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE the worst but here's the thing... it's twofold: 1) he's wildly successful (and I can't for the life of me figure out why or how) 2) I saw him for almost all of 2023, I was so traumatized when I went to see him, that I just kept going, because I had nowhere else to turn... In the end, he really fucked me up. Instead of helping me, he traumatized me further. It's over 10 months now, and I can't stop obsessing over how he's traumatized me, and all the money I wasted, etc. etc. I can file a formal complaint. But the process seems long and arduous, and brings me no particular benefits... It's just that I can use my voice, and he can potentially get reprimanded... But if I do this I have to do it soon... I don't know what to do? Any thoughts, anyone?

[@vanishingpluto]

Sometimes the pressure we feel to seek justice takes over all other thoughts, especially when it feels like you have to do it soon or else you lose your chance. But the biggest priority, above all else, is to be safe and supported yourself. Prioritize your healing. Find a support network. Crisis centers have whole teams of people who know this world (all too well). And if a formal complaint is the next step of action for your healing, then go for it. But get the support first. You deserve to be supported, and you are not alone.

[@johnmcnamara5529]

Sorry to say it folks but we are broken bc of C-PTSD and PTSD people will give you pills pysch meds and no matter the amount of counseling from a psychiatrist won't help but say in a roundabout way that you're looking at things from a jaded point of view, or that was then this is now, basically the only thing that you can actually do is just going about your life and try to ignore it as much as possible

[@rosegold-beats]

What about neurofeedback

[@KAT-dg6el]

A good counselor will not tell you you’re looking at things from a jaded point of view. A good counselor will teach you how to cope. Not a cure But we can learn to live a happy life learning to deal with our emotions.

[@IbarraAlejandro]

@@KAT-dg6el no that's false most of them called professionals haven't even been through all this pain themselves so how they gonna know or understand the person. They only give u a tons of meds they do that to everyone not fun and this is the reason why a lot of ppl prefer to suffer alone in their own in the end. Speaking by experience here don't forget it costs money 💵

[@godofdogs6198]

No. Look up Heart Math & Havening. Mediation and journaling helps alot. Breath work. Your mindset is doing nothing to help.

[@roadlesstraveledm9248]

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[@swr_vitch]

I learned I had this after I stayed a week or two at a mental clinic for my issues and I never really understood what it meant but this is exactly on point with what I deal with day by day and I’m hoping I can solve it now that I understand the problem better

[@lesegogavin7828]

I was abused ever since I could remember. When I escaped or moved out, it seems like the abuse didn't leave me.

[@IbarraAlejandro]

Exactly l know right it doesn't go away even after being in our own u wonder and have nightmares all the time

[@lesegogavin7828]

@@IbarraAlejandro yeah but recently my mental state us getting better

[@pjmendoza8871]

I might lose my wife over her past. I don’t want her to leave . She cry’s and tells me you had 10 yrs and you didn’t fix me! I tell her honey and so sorry babe but I didn’t hurt you😢. That happened when you were a kid. I didn’t know of your trauma until now you’re getting help. I feel so horrible for her. I hope some day she will find some sort of piece with or without me.

[@MariaM-qq6kv]

I'm so sorry to hear that. It must be hard for you. She isn't herself, she is stuck in the past :(

[@Lachlans-i2s]

Amazing the exposure this is getting finally

[@johnmcnamara5529]

No matter the exposure that it's getting to me this was done to me by somebody else therefore the treatment should be free because I didn't ask to be treated this way

[@johnmcnamara5529]

The medical community is only talking about it now so that way they can make more money because look at where all of this PTSD started it started when the coronavirus started and now they need that money back to keep the economy flowing they're just using this as a crutch for their own financial well-being

[@Eric-tj3tg]

@@johnmcnamara5529 I feel that.

[@James-if3kc]

It's a trend. It's not real.

[@emperorlelouch5696]

Wow. This just explained what I suspected I have. It really feels like a relief that I was just overthinking my past or something and that it's definitely something that I'm not crazy about.

[@Saygoodbyetoyourpops]

I isolate and honestly, the only time I interact with people is when I am forced to, like with work. If I didn't have to work, I would honestly be fine with not talking to anyone face to face as I automatically think they are lying if they compliment me. If someone says "I'm proud of you" I just think to myself, "yea whatever" or if a girl said she liked me, I would say yea thx, but in reality im thinking she is lying to me and just wants something from me even if she is genuine.

[@EnergyHealing]

Thank You!!!! I ve felt so alone and my life has been through so much and denied by my family. Told I am Emotionally disabled A appreciate this

[@UnderTheSameSun693]

It can also develop from narcissistic abuse in romantic relationship.

[@nataliavargas3891]

Wow as a mother of 3 in amnesia while in a domesticated verbal abusive and physical abuse I can relate I lost my marriage as I projected the same issues.

[@Un1234l]

The amnesia is the worst. Holy fuck. 1-3 hours every day where I can actually remember things, can actually think.

[@katiehulbert3481]

You've managed to explain it very wrong. Complex PTSD is trauma from an event that had been ONGOING FOR SOME TIME (domestic abuse, going to war or fleeing unsafe countries heavily indicates it doesn't necessarily HAVE to be childhood trauma. Adults in these situations can develop it. School bullying is another big contributor outside of family issues for children) Regular PTSD is trauma from a single event like an accident, natural disaster, or animal attack, for example. Get it right before you report stuff bro

[@someonesomeone25]

It's highly likely I have cptsd (though been waiting two years for a formal diagnosis). It changed my gender and sexuality. It has very serious longterm repercussions which can drastically change one's whole life.

[@someonesomeone25]

@Jack Shite I have no choice but to wait since I'm in UK and it's NHS. But thank you.

[@katieandnick4113]

Masochism only develops as a result of childhood trauma, and mascochism is directly correlated with gender and sexual identity issues in males and females. The correct name for the exact issue is autogynephilia, which I’m guessing you probably know about, and while transitioning may seem like it will help, it never makes you feel better, overall. The gender identity industry is so powerful now that it’s just about impossible for someone to get high quality trauma therapy if they even mention they have gender identity issues. I believe the NHS is better about it than the American “healthcare” system, but it’s still not easy in the UK. I urge you to not mention that you are having issues regarding your GI when you get to speak to a therapist, as they will ignore all of your C-PTSD related problems, and likely encourage you to transition. If you are able to identify that your GI are connected to trauma, that’s huge, and I believe your prognosis is so much better than that of someone who literally believes they were born in the wrong body.

[@someonesomeone25]

@@katieandnick4113 AGP is a highly controversial theory, and in discussion with AGP advocates it became clear that I do not have that either. The AGP model doesn't fit me, nor does the standard transgender model. I'm not trans and do not desire to transition. But neither am I a man. There is no real therapy available on the NHS for anything. To speak to a gender expert requires a 5-10 year wait just for an initial assessment. CPTSD therapy takes years also. And in both cases it's unlikely the quality will be anything close to good.

[@katieandnick4113]

@@someonesomeone25 I’m so sorry. I understand AGP to be egodystonic, so I can see why you’re precluded from that category. I do still believe that men with AGP develop it due to pretty substantial childhoods trauma, probably of a sex ual nature, but I can’t say I’m certain about the latter part. I’m actually very curious if you know your MBTI(if you put much worth in that at all; if not, I understand). I have a hypothesis that INFJ types are especially resistant to developing egodystonic trauma disorders.

[@someonesomeone25]

@@katieandnick4113 No,I don't know my personality type.

[@SP-ml3bs]

I was chronically abused by my alcoholic parent in childhood and had suicidal thoughts, engaged in self-harm (cutting and hitting), had disordered eating (would binge and then restrict food) and was very depressed and anxious. Thank goodness I went to therapy in college and began a path of healing. I honestly don't think I would be here today if I did not seek help.

[@MillieFalcone.]

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[@dezz1402]

I have seen a psychiatrist before and they have mentioned that I may be suffering from some form of PTSD and the more I look into it, I really wonder if it is C-PTSD as it describes everything exactly what I am experiencing. I had a rough childhood, I have been in denial for so long that it is finally all coming out in my late 20s. I am seeking help and now going to try EMDR to subside those symptoms hopefully, I can feel better and those experiences that I had will subside and just be a distant memory. I do plan on changing my diet, changing my lifestyle, and incorporating more exercise. I do not wish this feeling upon anybody, my message to parents, please protect and nurture your child. Their well-being and their future can definitely be affected long-term and they can become the product of your decisions. Much love everyone

[@Lovesalads06]

I have traumatic experiences, but they never affected me, unless someone does some stuff like humiliation etc.

[@S-uuuu]

Its not just childhood trauma. Its caused by long term traumatic environments. Common in domestic violence survivors, people who've lived in war zones, victims of human trafficking, etc. It may be more pervasive when trauma is experienced in childhood but by no means the only cause

[@Justice4ALL.120]

what to do when you are too physically ill, on top of having C PTSD or PTSD, to even deal with all the problems in your life? I am a victim 9f medical malpractice (HA septic shock) that destroyed nearly every organ iin my body. Because the local doctors have covered for the offender, I cannot get decent medical care. Also, after work8ng for 45 years, I cannot afford desperately needed dental care. Medicaid says I make too much from my SSD and small retirement ...because I worked my entire life, I am being punished in a way. I used to be a great problem solver...now I have no clue what to do but suffer.

[@EvelynLawson]

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[@tiffanyguzman4405]

@@EvelynLawson which handle? Thank You

[@bobjames785]

I had a lot of trauma with women having them make fun of my skin color, calling their boyfriends to beat me up, ect. This has caused a terrible porn addiction for me

[@mrbens5608]

I was diagnosed with this a year ago. It was confronting at first but I've accepted it these last 12 months or so

[@angelawhetsell758]

44 and still struggling with this.

[@drinkwalter9346]

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[@omarthearab81]

I have CPTSD from Childhood Physcial abuse from my Father. I've never said anything kept it locked up. Through doing a counselling course these flashbacks have come up. I often disossciate with the trauma but am hoping through cogntive techniques to get the anxiety to go down.

[@delphinium5555]

The struggle not to suddenly end it all is never far away. No-one knows, they wouldn't believe it. I'm not going to but part of me finds life so painful and difficult despite a loving family.

[@hujuibertyu31]

I recently realized that i dont breathe properly. My breathe is very shallow and short. Also, im holding it by constantly compressing my stomache. I lived like that more than 10 years and just realized. Funny right?

[@Summer_Gold]

Same! Daily walks with my dog while listening to music and appreciating nature and my surroundings really help with this !!!!! Please try for your yourself too

[@Solscapes.]

People who "don't seek help," as if the system is actually built to help us.

[@RockingRebelYell]

Yeah that's me. Thanks family and my environment.

[@jsantiago8979]

I noticed my behavior, and my family has talked to me about it. I’m glad that I reached out to my therapist. It’s a long journey

[@xx_evxlmia_xx]

PTSD = typically develops after 1 singular event CPTSD = Typically develops after a series of traumatic events, not necessarily from childhood trauma

[@Audreyreagan.s]

I had my nervous breakdown which resulted in a complete psychotic break after a rape and flashbacks of my childhood trauma.

[@Zneiero]

I have a friend who is a PTSD survivor. He has an overall positive outlook on life given his current living situation but I noticed he is a lot less sociable or talkative than he used to be. I'm not entirely convinced he has recovered completely.

[@babyscarr3]

I have Cptsd 😢 from child abuse from my mother and had passed away from a brain 🧠 tumor surgery 2 years ago now my doctor dignose with bipolar and psychosis dignose with epilepsy sezuire and schizophrenia but im blessed to see 25 this year i stamp ✅ that 💯🤲🏿💰💯

[@MillieFalcone.]

Microdosing shrooms are very helpful for PTSD

[@MillieFalcone.]

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[@KINGSU2U]

I came to NY after three years of unfortunate events, back to back. And I came with one goal in mind and one goal only. That was to HEAL. CAMBA environment was so bad, and the bullying was zo intense that I preferred to sleep in planet fitness gyms just to find a peace of mind. Mr Marshall took that information to further the bullying even more. A horrible example of a black man in power.

[@roza1139]

No one understands me better than I understand myself. I have no place in this world.

[@burnswhenpees]

You're certainly not alone in those feelings. Some of us simply aren't meant for this world.

[@roza1139]

@@burnswhenpees I forgot I commented this, it was a while ago. Sorry, I probably shouldn't have made this comment on a silly yt video.

[@burnswhenpees]

@@roza1139 No need to apologize.

[@Summer_Gold]

Hugs. Have you tried reaching out to other cptsd sufferers? Maybe we can understand each other better.

[@roza1139]

@@Summer_Gold thank you for hug 🙏🏻

[@gabriellestoddard3463]

It’s not just childhood trauma… it can happen to young adults/adults via many situations :(

[@MK92anon]

Yes, then it is called ptsd

[@gabriellestoddard3463]

@@MK92anon no, not always. You can get CPTSD as an adult as well from chronic abuse. PTSD is more from a SINGULAR incident.

[@MsGirldevil666]

Dont have always be that way are can be change

[@GodHelpMe369]

What would happen if I wasn't affected by their reaction to me? My parents (and others) would always try to change my feelings... So much social anxiety for me is related to not being able to feel like I can relax and go at my own pace, settling into an experience, feeling my emotions how I feel them, moving with my own instincts, being seen exactly as I am... Because there is fear around people getting impatient/irritated, always trying to correct me...

[@sinan_islam]

C-PTSD is a real deal.

[@sierraking3171]

I’m still healing but I think I will be forever

[@brianstokowski5731]

I've known this well its been my life for 40 years .I'm a survivor it made me strong but the side affect .introversion. I stay so isolated .I seldom use my voice lol. .it's a sucky life .I own it and for those like me that survivor this daily ...no one could ever understand unless you spent one day in our heads. .I smile cause I'm still here

[@nevadatan7323]

Tim Fletchers channel literally changed my life in 6 months...he covers everything. legit did more for me than 20 years of IRL therapy and its freely available on yt. im absolutely not paid to promote anything but when somethings this impactful, youre compelled to share it. He also did a Theo Von Podcast which was...ugh. gutwrenching. Wishing everyone much love on their healing journey 💗

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

I recommend writing down what you're thinking about, because that helps you organize your thoughts (which helps get past your traumas). You can burn the paper, easily... nobody else has to read it. You have to find a way to get the poison _out_ of you, and I think that's done most easily by writing it down, or some people might be able to do it by talking (either to buddies, or however works for you).

[@ferrariunicorn]

One? I’m wayyyyyyyyyyyy past that wayyyyyyyyyyyy! My CPTSD diagnosis changed my life drastically on so many levels and in so many ways!!

[@onettaviator5396]

I wish I had this knowledge when I had my first episode of it at 13.

[@Cobi6774gggyyggff]

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[@Sticktotheshyness]

Is it possible to have multiple episodes?

[@onettaviator5396]

@@Sticktotheshyness Yeah.

[@williamshaw8106]

I was 11..4 more episodes since..😢

[@ColdPotato]

I fell in love with someone who didn't reciprocate nearly 25 years back. I cut off connection and moved on with life. But recently it popped back up just like it was yesterday. I've been having panic attacks and just feelings of sheer terror. My wife has been understanding when I opened up, but the terrors persist. :( I still remember the moment of rejection, the rain dripping on the window, the long pause before the person said 'no'. I've never felt so much pain and it keeps happening over and over now. I'm scared to death that I'll be on my death bed someday still fighting this battle.

[@ShoutoutToTrees]

Memory reprocessing - EMDR, ART (Accelerated Resolution therapy) Neurofeedback Journaling and meditation Sarah church - 'Mending my mind" book

[@teresaduke5290]

Thank you...I understand completely.

[@elkcreekkiowa96]

i have been a patient of PTSD since 2011 im turning 26 9/18 after surviving being a child victim of a violent crime

[@Chelsea-qk4qq]

Hey everyone, as someone diagnosed with C-PTSD from a horrific childhood with a single BPD mother (financial, physical, verbal abuse and neglect from a very young age) I want to recommend IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy which is done by a trained IFS counsellor. This type of therapy where you see yourself and others as having different parts (wounded part, protector part, etc.) which work together was life changing for me. IFS and MDMA-assisted therapy were the paramount experiences of my healing journey after years of trying different talk therapy, traditional and spiritual modalities. I hope this helps!

[@Pepper-sg5rc]

this is AMAZING. thank you. i feel very seen as someone with PTSD

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[@TEXASCOUNTRYHUMAN]

There is no treating/cure for my trauma conditions 😭

[@ytgytgy]

My ptsd started cropping up in my mid 30s after my mom passed. Lost lots of friends around the same time who apparently didnt think my mental health needs were valid or some bs

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[@juliagibson8516]

Thank you that is very helpful & I resonate with that

[@johngrasso1483]

Is there such thing as life in America without traumatic events? And it’s only getting worse.

[@christineking2855]

Those who suffer from PTSD need 🙏 and closure.

[@psychobilly42069]

FUCKKK that feel when you're finally figuring out what's wrong with you

[@daisylane6869]

I was just diagnosed with this and major depressive disorder 😔

[@NNN2742]

This diagnose is terrible...I got more than one trauma but what really affected me was that I was in a abusive relationship. Then all my trust in people fell apart...Me and my bf broke up today. He was loving me but got sick from me. I go to EMDR....but still...I cant trust anybody...got these paranoid episodes to and re-living...Feels like a death sentence...Im 31 years old. All I want in life is a family but I am not well enough.

[@James-if3kc]

You don't deserve one.

[@WeareallonewithCreator]

How about trauma that keeps happening? Medically, with family, friends, being abandoned...etc

[@roselynn6753]

CPTSD is absolutely hell to deal with. I’ve exclusively ended up with partners that are either emotionally distant or emotionally abusive. I’m scared to leave the house. I never feel like a human being. The worst part is that my dad “just” screamed at and mocked me, so I never feel like I have a right to be upset about it.

[@Jay2423M]

Wow I didn’t know i had these symptoms. It all makes sense now

[@jr5389]

Good 📰 News 👍 You now know about C-ptsd… NOW you can understand what it does to you and heal… I’m 59 and just became aware of this, this year. It Explains a lot about me. So I’m going to get Fixed 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎

[@Audreyreagan.s]

It’s the worst thing that can happen to you if you don’t have a terminal illness this is life threatening disorder

[@rebeccabecca1308]

But what do u do when your being constantly attacked