Kathy Griffin Diagnosed With "Extreme Case" of Complex PTSD | E! News

Kathy Griffin reveals she has been battling complex post-traumatic stress disorder, two years after her lung cancer diagnosis. See the comedian's candid TikTok posts.
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[@Kitanaangel49]

I was in a MVA,My new car was demolished, I had 3 skull fractures And a TMBI I have no memory of being ĥurt sò badly. I saw double for 8months and I still have panic attacks. Let's heal 🙏 together. ❤😢

[@rockscousteau]

You gotta quit getting all drugged up and driving.

[@louniece1650]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@_west33...]

Accept Jesus, unlike Kathy

[@sannitrinh3067]

I have C-PTSD and it’s incredibly crippling and intense. i was severely abused as a child my whole life and it left me emotionally and mentally scared for life and still working on how to live …anxiety is constant and you just learn to live with it. hope she continues to share her story and others are kind to her for her openness

[@nicoledonovan2057]

I'm so sorry for your childhood experiences. I hope you have a wonderful support system now. All the best to you.❤

[@benicio1967]

Thank you for saying that! I know exactly what your describing. The abuse I went through has made me a very unsure scared and anxious adult. It’s horrible to live from the perspective of a helpless hopeless child as an adult. I pray you get some relief and gain peace and healing. ❤

[@LordHumoungus]

Self-inflicted fakery.

[@louniece1650]

@@benicio1967 I hope the same for you, too.💜

[@LordHumoungus]

@@louniece1650 is it a contest?

[@ex8280]

Everytime I needed Jesus, he was there. She should try it sometimes.

[@letslearn411]

She mocked Jesus just because of a emmy

[@_west33...]

​@@letslearn411 notice her downfall

[@_west33...]

Same...her life sucks

[@lorimav]

She mocked Him. That opened her up to the evil. Yes, she should go back and ask for forgiveness.

[@keln7804]

Wow! Thank you for your transparency Kathy. Ride the wave.. you will get through

[@_west33...]

She was blasphemous. Big mistake!

[@user-yv7yl5gv6c]

There’s always been a lot of love for you, Kathy. Health is *the* most important thing at our age. I wish you good health and peace of mind.

[@_west33...]

She mocked God. She's had a major downfall. Oh well.

[@tommoore4128]

She’s the ultimate narcissist.

[@ranc1977]

Diagnosing other people is narcissism actually.

[@sarahjagenberg5620]

@@ranc1977 No, it is not

[@ranc1977]

@@sarahjagenberg5620 That is what a narcissist would say.

[@ac.7724]

Ha. Trump is the ultimate narcissist.

[@tommoore4128]

TDS is real. Get help.

[@jennifersullivan4823]

Not a huge fan of her but did not know she had lung cancer that is horrible and I wish her the best, illness of any kind sucks...so yeah I could totally see having trauma ptsd depression anxiety you name it.. hoping life starts to throw some good things at her for a change 🙏

[@_west33...]

She mocked God. Take it back. Devil woman is having problems now.

[@jennifersullivan4823]

I don't really like her, never found her funny but I would never wish illness on anyone..

[@maryl5567]

Maybe getting her lips done will help..

[@maryl5567]

Maybe getting her lips done will help her feel better??

[@douglaswild3852]

Man!! I feel SO bad for her!! She has really been through it!! Such a big fan of hers and hope that her health and her mental state get better soon! Sending her love snd prayers for brighter and happier days ahead. 💗

[@_west33...]

Do not mock God.

[@visariosorino8034]

To the person reading this, even though I don't know you. I wish you the best of what life has to offer 🙏 🤗❤️🙌

[@lindalagalo8018]

😊❤️🙏

[@dutchy5045]

🙏

[@visariosorino8034]

@@lindalagalo8018 🤗🙏❤️👍

[@visariosorino8034]

@@dutchy5045 🙏😊👍

[@kilonami]

Trump derangement syndrome is very bad for you mental and physical health

[@Babs27]

I agree. Look at Rosy.

[@UnreleasedUnderratedRnBgrooves]

Hate that this is happening to her. She’s in my prayers ❤

[@SF-ww9xe]

dont waste your prayers, she dont want them. Lets not forget her famous quote; 'suck it jesus'

[@letslearn411]

she mocked Jesus

[@ThereIsHope30992]

@@letslearn411ven Jesus forgives those who mocks him. Even asked his father to forgive those because they knew not what they were doing.

[@JJJJJJJJJJ124]

Omg she’s a lier lier

[@Lino0888]

@@JJJJJJJJJJ124 …that is liar, liar. And so Like you know….not😹 She is a comedian…grow and deal, you user.

[@zakkxx1]

It won’t last forever baby girl. I’m rooting for you, always ❤

[@_west33...]

Lol😂....she never should have mocked God.🎉 Where is her Oscar????

[@bigrob9914]

If you had to look in the mirror every day and saw that face, you'd also have PTSD.

[@louniece1650]

How unkind.

[@brettbuss2665]

We could be friends

[@makeupchick9544]

Triggered incel.

[@dragoti1122]

I really hope she gets better! It’s hard to go go through something like this alone (thank God for her dogs). Prayers to you, Kathy. 🙏❤️

[@KaiserBlade]

Thank God she has dogs that respond to being fed by a skank that has no friends.

[@Lino0888]

Love her and want the best for her…she is so courageous.🌱🦋🌈

[@_west33...]

Nope

[@Lino0888]

@@_west33... wow…poison arrow much, sister?! Says a lot about you, not Kathy, bitter beans.

[@tiffanykoma4120]

Why because you had cancer????????????????? we all go through those things. This is more about the fact that you got called to the mat are no longer relevant. Lets be honest.

[@deborahbaker4770]

She seems to be on a mission to destroy people who have been accused of thing’s that weren’t true in fact it was the opposite the so called victim was actually the abuser she isn’t a nice person ‼️‼️

[@psyklown5198]

You nailed it.

[@JJJJJJJJJJ124]

Ty exactly 100%. Not only is she not a nice person. She is a he. She is gloria Vanderbilt, son Anderson, Cooper’s brother. Literally admitted himself that he is a guy right out of his own mouth and said he wishes that he was Gloria Vanderbilt’s daughter If you know, these people, Gloria Vanderbilt was a satanic high priestess her son was sacrificed to become her daughter that is who Kathy Griffin is

[@bladecastlevania3653]

You cant blame Trump on this one.

[@ellynlentz4375]

EMDR - saved my life -- hardest and best thing i ever did -- make sure you have a reliable, well endorsed therapist --

[@_west33...]

She needs Jesus.

[@Theicool]

Praying for her ❤

[@andredejean5337]

Don't lose your time praying for her she doesn't believe in Jesus. Maybe you can help her asking her Oscar God to help her

[@Nan-1017]

@@andredejean5337Rude!

[@_west33...]

​​@@andredejean5337🙏 amen!!

[@_west33...]

​@@Nan-1017 truth

[@_west33...]

She needs Jesus. Pray she finds him before she fries.

[@kathleenweinberg5991]

Sorry to hear about kathy. We wish her well

[@stephenkeye2678]

I pray good things for her!

[@jsanimals148]

The moment I watched the bad stuff you said about Christ, I googled you and feel sorry that you had to go through all this.

[@beauqc5587]

Poor soul. She has given me and millions of others so much joy with her comedy. I wish her all the best and relief from this condition. Your fans are still out here, Kathy. Hang in there and find the humour in life once again. :)

[@JJJJJJJJJJ124]

Poor soul? She literally grew up filthy, rich her family is filthy, rich. Why do you think she is in show business this is not exactly a stunning looking person.

[@_west33...]

😂 she shouldn't have mocked God. I don't care anymore.

[@Msleelee9487]

Keep fighting Kathy praying for ya❤️

[@cksu1186]

💩🤡👎

[@chuckluckles4933]

Save your prayers for someone deserving...

[@Nan-1017]

@@chuckluckles4933what is wrong with you??!😡

[@_west33...]

​@@Nan-1017She's a God mocker. Seriously, who cares???

[@jeannineterese1037]

She’s such a strong lady! She’s been thru so much I really feel for her. ❤

[@lkytmryan]

What makes you think she is a strong lady? Was it when she held trumps decapitated head? Seriously, we need to redefine what being strong means.

[@jeannineterese1037]

@@lkytmryan she beat cancer, and she’s living with complex ptsd 🫳🏼🎤

[@ShootaMcG]

Maybe she should take back those dreadful comments about jesus

[@AH-ks1hw]

Boy karma hits you when you least expect it.

[@thatarizonadude]

Then why is she going on tour?

[@Johngoodman454]

Us normals deal with this all the time poor rich woman😢😢

[@seheshe9884]

I hope she finds her strength

[@brucejohnson863]

I have complex ptsd ,from violence not from surviving cancer this is becoming a joke .i definitely didnt hop on tic tok first thing ether

[@ranc1977]

Judging others and blaming them and trying to conform how they should act is narcissism and abnormality.

[@andredejean5337]

Don't lose your time praying for her she doesn't believe in Jesus. Maybe you can help her asking her Oscar God to help her

[@JJJJJJJJJJ124]

If she has such anxiety and such PTSD,PTSD, why is she always putting videos out literally inviting criticism?

[@walterrhead8280]

That's Because she has a heart of bitterness.

[@andyschool]

That’s exactly what you do, Kathy. It won’t last forever. Minute to minute. You will make it. Although etiologies differ, the outcomes of this are crippling as you’ve learned. Therapy, sometimes meds for short time, maintaining open communication re symptoms you have as this goes… all are so essential to help you get through to the next day. Best wishes to you. I’m so sorry this is happening to you. My situation lasted a few years then slowly the nights became more bearable, sleep would come & time helped me to see all would be ok, different yes, but still alive for those who love & need you. ❤

[@rockscousteau]

Really Andy? Therapy & Meds.....to live life? Life is a gift. Enjoy it. If you have to even consider taking a pill.....to live......you have lost.............LOST BIG

[@andyschool]

@@rockscousteau You don’t know the blood and gore of my reality that came to mind & took over all thought, sleep and every moment while caring for little ones who need routine & a healthy mom. Once u finally learn what is going on, I sought help. Meds for a month helped immensely. Don’t shame a person’s path you’ve not walked. Actually, how dare you?

[@nicoledonovan2057]

@@andyschool Don't even bother justifying your experience, Andy. You know your truth. It was a very insensitive comment. Your comment came from love. I wish you all the best.

[@_west33...]

That God mocker??

[@andyschool]

@@_west33... are you implying God would turn his back on the down-trodden?

[@Weseeyou24]

Karma

[@jsanimals148]

Stop saying bad things about Jesus.. It hurts Christians to hear what you said about Jesus after you won your award!

[@dawnneusinger3272]

Repent and seek Gods forgiveness

[@user-fb4sb1zi8g]

She has PTSD over backlash for taking a heinous photo of a 13 year old boy’s dad being beheaded?

[@ac.7724]

her photo was fake. trump separating kids from their families and cutting programs that helped children was real.

[@jbooks888]

Apparently, the last time she in hospital they did a brain scan and found nothing.

[@_west33...]

Lol..😂

[@mirellalastar]

I am glad she keeps pushing though. The fighting spirit of that woman is impressive.

[@wrx248]

She hated on people all her miserable life. Karma. Who cares.

[@ranc1977]

Telling the truth and describing the psychopaths is not hatred.

[@dvawva5197]

...and now you're hating on her. How classy!!!

[@ya_girl_Amariie]

Praying for you Kathy! 🙏🏻❤❤❤❤

[@andredejean5337]

She can Ask what she called: her Oscar God, to help her. She said It's stronger than Jesus

[@_west33...]

​@@andredejean5337 yes

[@_west33...]

She thought she could mock God.

[@DominickG84]

She didn't earn the level of disrespect that was thrown at her. Not her. Not at all.

[@_west33...]

She mocked Jesus..she did.

[@greeneyedgirlarteno6063]

Demonic oppression will wreck havoc on your life. Repent and put your faith in Jesus and be set free

[@patriciahall2223]

Kathy know that you are one special Lady , we are all here for you .....keeping you in our prayers & thoughts always, keep strong beautiful Lady ...God Bless Always ....from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

[@Rdogman12345678]

I’m Nobody! Who are you? Are you - Nobody - too? Then there’s a pair of us! Don't tell! they'd advertise - you know! How dreary - to be - Somebody! How public - like a Frog - To tell one’s name - the livelong June - To an admiring Bog!

[@ano070602]

Mental health is no joke.

[@_west33...]

Do not mock Jesus

[@rebeccamata792]

After mocking Jesus and God in one awards ceremony.

[@lindasimons691]

You mean your invisible sky daddy?

[@melsattitude8668]

I wish cancer on no one. Glad she's improving, slowly.

[@_west33...]

She better find Jesus.

[@rkiv9208]

LOVE YOU Kathy. You are a warrior!!! Hang in there 💪🏽💪🏽

[@marcelaarellano8855]

Sending Prayers...

[@Mariebeme]

I have it as well but I’m not out to destroy peoples lives

[@jbrightsnana8936]

I pray you have asked Jesus for repentance now that you have struggled for quite sometime, Kathy. He will forgive you.

[@joecarroll2847]

I’m a Trump guy. I always liked Kathy before and after all that. I didn’t know she was going through cancer. You’re gonna be ok though man. Prayers your way.

[@Babs27]

Yep, we know she blames Trump for her PTSD. She brought it on herself.

[@Tina-xj9rj]

Sorry to say that Karma is a batch. I don’t like Trump but when she had his head in her hand with blood all over it she opened herself up to our enemy Karma. Get better Kathy.

[@PiscesMoon2You]

That's what I was thinking. She puts out so much negativity with her humor dissing people and putting it out into the world. Everything you put out comes back 10 fold or more as it joins with like energies. Not surprising the cancer was in lungs and throat problems. Used her voice in unkind ways.

[@ranc1977]

@@PiscesMoon2You "She puts out so much negativity" You patronizing others is much worse than that flaw.

[@PiscesMoon2You]

@@ranc1977 and you re not being patronizing? We are both making observations. You have your opinion and I have mine.

[@ranc1977]

@@PiscesMoon2You I am not topic here.

[@PiscesMoon2You]

@@ranc1977 🤣😂🤣😂

[@maidinmanhattan7820]

Feel better 🙏🏼

[@_west33...]

Or accept Jesus.

[@ChanelleAbalovi]

I think that might be a sign from God because she mocks Jesus and it could that she needs to stop and reprent and turn away from her sins and turn to Jesus (because God is not to be mocked.)

[@haileeraestout5567]

And Give Johnny Depp An APOLOGY As Well

[@ChanelleAbalovi]

@@haileeraestout5567 He himself must ask for apology to God nobody can do it but himeslef it's his choice.

[@ChanelleAbalovi]

@@haileeraestout5567 But I do pray that he will be forgiven:(

[@marilynharrison3829]

PTSD ? What has caused her to have this ? Sorry but, I don't know.

[@MelindasLifeandstyle]

Prayers for her. Maybe she should be a nicer person

[@Noteven0]

She doesn’t have complex ptsd, she’s just a garden variety sociopath doing what sociopaths do.

[@lakibody]

She mocked jesus too.

[@reneorozco2195]

I cant roll my eyes any harder 😅

[@MyDancer1996]

I’m so sorry that you are going through this. I empathize with anyone who has to deal with anxiety or depression. Please consider trying phenelzine, which is rarely used because of its dietary restrictions, but is the gold standard for anxiety and depression.

[@louniece1650]

I don't know how I missed her cancer diagnosis. That's enough to put anyone in a major tailspin. 💜

[@ranc1977]

Yep, cancer does not help. CPTSD is after-effect of childhood trauma though: You're being raised in a home that's going to make you hyper vigilant. You'll notice what everyone else is thinking or feeling. You're going to be super sensitive to changes in people's moods or facial expressions, and you'll startle easily. - Where I am getting this from? - Well your father has a bad temper and he erupts out of nowhere. Sometimes when you're just playing or relaxing in your room, he just starts screaming at you. We (mother and father) fight a lot and don't really ask about how it's impacting you. Or we don't talk to you about the fights at all or why they happen. So your nervous system is developing on high alert and your amygdala, the part of your brain that senses threats and danger is overactive. Difficulty of relaxing or just playing. And when you're older you'll have the same difficulty in social situations. Often labeled as social anxiety disorder, this can actually be a symptom of C-PTSD. You'll feel awkward and worried you're saying or doing something wrong. Basically your internal threat system is off because you're being raised in an unsafe environment. Dr. Nicole LePera, TWITTER

[@Nan-1017]

Wow! Ty for posting this. Wow🤦🏻‍♀️

[@ranc1977]

@@Nan-1017 Also: Characteristics of Adult Children of Alcoholics - struggles with maintaining interpersonal relationships - struggles with codependency - impulsive or dangerous behaviors - anxiety and hypervigilance - fear of abandonment - conflict avoidance/fear of conflict - constantly seeking approval - struggles with authority figures - poor communication - struggles with emotional regulation - poor self-esteem and self-image, or constantly feeling "different"

[@Nan-1017]

@@ranc1977 thank you😘

[@Nan-1017]

@@ranc1977 some of what you wrote really hit home. Describes me to a T. This is eye-opening. Thanks again. I could never put it into words like you have…

[@FSweet]

Wow it’s hard to see her suffering. I know that In the past she said some very foolish things, mocked Jesus…I sincerely hope she can repent about her actions, ask forgiveness to Jesus and heal physically and spiritually. Just because you don't believe in a specific religion, that gives you the right to mocked or degraded them, and I don't mean just Christianity.

[@DianaCarolinaGirl22]

I totally agree!

[@welcome1875]

Agree

[@dullaverage1667]

Takes guts to be so candid here. Hang in there, Miss Griffin. Wish you the best of everything.

[@_west33...]

Lol

[@justsayingforafriend7010]

No, it's a extreme case of DTS....

[@saraparker184]

comentario numero 100: solo puede culparse a ella misma por su actual situación. un soldado con ptsd estaba cumpliendo su obligación. ella eligió no ser chistosa y querer insultar a trump y a los q lo apoyan. como te quedo el ojo caty?

[@kristinesmart3134]

I feel bad for her. She's human and never killed anyone. My Lord, she spread comedy, not hatered. Just bc she saw things differently and shared does not mean she deserves struggling and suffering. All comedians poke fun at famous people. Many are friends of the people they poke fun at. Male comedians have done it. She's no different. I hope she is sincerely o.k. Money doesn't cure you.

[@jannythomas3104]

NZ wishes you all the best for the future Kathy. Kia kaha be strong.

[@JJJJJJJJJJ124]

I do not understand why people believe her! Why are you recording it and put it out there to everybody who will watch. Lots of people have them mri,s people have PTSD. Don’t like to talk about it not her she tells people immediately this makes no sense. She’s a sympathy grabber

[@MrIheartShark]

She got “canceled” (like many others) and couldn’t deal with a PR fallout for a dumb stunt. This is a total abuse of of the diagnosis of PTSD. She doesn’t like losing the marginal amount of fame she used to enjoy…big whoop. This woman is wealthy and entitled and needs to fade to obscurity. People who support her; no issues. You like her comedy, cool. You think she seems relatable as a b-list celeb, also cool. But don’t pander to this crap that she has “ptsd”. She has anxiety over being less famous…

[@Mariebeme]

Exactly

[@user-in1gv1uh2v]

​@@SpenserHerrington-ls3beComplex PTSD isn't a recognized diagnosis. She may have some form of trauma, but it most likely isn't C-PTSD.

[@ranc1977]

We don't burn people at the stake anymore. But we cancel them, destroy their reputation and livelihoods which is out of the playbook of narcissistic abuse. But now is done in the name of some morally righteous cause. YT Spiritual Dimensions of Narcissism: Fear and Persecuting Others (Part 4)

[@ranc1977]

@@user-in1gv1uh2v "Complex PTSD isn't a recognized diagnosis." CPTSD is recognized by WHO's ICD-11. Corrupt medical industry sponsored by Trump-like greedy mafia corporations such as CBT and DSM do not recognize trauma - since criminals are making too much money on human neurosis and misdiagnosis.

[@JJJJJJJJJJ124]

Not to mention, she is a Baphomet, literally born a man and she admits it

[@heathergalbraith7444]

Your face has given us all pstd

[@dannymoore1530]

She is getting more and more weird.....

[@dudettegirl3261]

Join the club...along with our homeless vets. You aren't homeless at least.

[@aishagraham]

Godspeed Ms Griffin ❤❤

[@_west33...]

She's a Christ mocker. Her life is in ruins.

[@katied1469]

so she causes others pain and that’s okay?

[@coonyankcompany582]

Get to know Jesus and repent. Step in the right direction.

[@vicklagina]

Jesus hates her and gave her this

[@bhotscaball4655]

It is called KARMA . Good for you

[@SoNewOrleans1]

She said her god is that award she won, she should seek help from her god

[@bruh.seriously1]

Bruh imagine saying you have ptsd after a few mean tweets

[@ranc1977]

We don't burn people at the stake anymore. But we cancel them, destroy their reputation and livelihoods which is out of the playbook of narcissistic abuse. But now is done in the name of some morally righteous cause. YT Spiritual Dimensions of Narcissism: Fear and Persecuting Others (Part 4)

[@DemonDog444]

... and she literally blames Trump for it. 😂

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Karma bit her in the butt.

[@cristianreyes8769]

Jesus can heal you just have to repent from mocking him

[@juliemiller9197]

Drag queen !

[@justasmalltowngirl_lynne5089]

Ooooooh I’m so sad for her😭😭😭😭😭. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for her ❤️

[@brettbuss2665]

Are you kidding ? 80% of us worry about enough food to eat.. go cry in a big pile of money

[@TifleTifle-xd2pf]

Could be what you told Jesus. Try apologizing.

[@youhavenoidea1516]

I don't want to say karma but well🤷🏽‍♀️you shouldn't wish that on anyone in the world. but maybe she should think twice about how disrespectful she is talking about God or Jesus. Being an atheist is one thing but being outrageously dishonorable is another. God is Great

[@brian-ld4vd]

I always liked Kathy Griffin but she should have never done that Trump photo. It ruined her life. Now her health is failing. So Sad.

[@laurahale9309]

Hang in there Kathy!

[@_west33...]

Or don't

[@ghayath2011]

We all have PTSD some way or another .. but we do not all have $40M like Kathy does. That wealth can take away the stress of life most of us live in on day to day -- so move one and go whine somewhere else Kathy.

[@ranc1977]

You can disagree with absolutely everything someone is saying, but you can still validate them. James W. Williams

[@andredejean5337]

Don't lose your time praying for her she doesn't believe in Jesus. Maybe you can help her asking her Oscar God to help her

[@khj8716]

S**k it Jesus huh? I'll pray for you.

[@johnmycroft3065]

How many filters does she have on/.

[@benicio1967]

It’s profoundly poetic to see that those she’s wished the absolute worst are wishing her the best. I’ve had ptsd myself and it’s so debilitating it makes it so hard to function and cope with even the most basic day to day demands. We all go through extremely hard times and I hope she will find a lot of support and compassion as she tries to find ways to move through it.

[@_west33...]

She should know never to mock God.

[@cksu1186]

Ha! Ha! Ha!!!!💩🤡

[@selmahare]

Sheesh Kathy just can't get a break. Honestly, it's been one after the other.

[@ufo_vid9694]

Trump derangement syndrome, not news. Vamos por Trump.

[@sunnyskye213]

I've only heard her name; wish the best for everyone.....😮

[@Scbeachcruiser]

You mock God and this is what happens when

[@lauranydb7979]

I know you don't want to take medication Mrs. Kathy, but have you tried a children's dose of Xanax? I have panic attacks and I only take 1/2, or 1 if that doesn't work.

[@thepresidentdonaldtrump5728]

Must be my fault 😂