The Cause of CPTSD In A Toxic Family || Psychotherapy Crash Course

CPTSD is often the result of years of repeated trauma over time.
The series of symptoms often include flashbacks, nightmares, low or depressed mood, fatigue or emotional exhaustion, anger and irritability, and in severe cases suicidal thoughts.
Symptoms of CPTSD are followed by structural brain changes that may make it difficult for you to identify, understand, and cope within a dysfunctional family system.
Trying to survive in a complicated and dysfunctional family system doesn't do justice to your symptoms of CPTSD.
Oftentimes, CPTSD is worsened by unhealthy family dynamics.
If you are suffering from symptoms of CPTSD and existing within a negative family dynamic, this video is for you.
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DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO:
0:00 intro
1:37 CPTSD treatment & co-occurring disorder/comorbid disorders
3:16 anger and irritability
3:33 suicidal thoughts
4:15 brain changes and challenges with fight or flight
4:40 the brain on overdrive & poor memory
5:11 cortisol in the brain/stress hormone
5:30 pre-frontal part of the brain (decisions, thought processes, impulse control, etc)
6:01 amygdala holds on to traumatic experience
8:16 THE CAUSE OF CPTSD IN SOME CASES
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#CPTSD #toxicfamily
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[@TherapistTamaraHill]

This video should not have posted until next Sunday! Apologies to those who may feel "thrown" off with this topic. Stay tuned for tomorrow's live chat scheduled for 7:30pm est. Link here: kzbin.info1782Ei2OEZE

[@AdamantlyAdams]

My childhood memories in the amygdala can be fetched fast riding the system 24/7. I had to increase my daily activities, just to get the brain to think curiously about something else, and it never stops. The energy is still there. Hang in there everyone! I want to listen more of Tamara ❤

[@aestheticslifeandstyle190]

I truly tha k you for your videos..to be able and reach out to those who aren't always able to get out of their homes, beds, away from their abuser, and live in rural areas where there are so few care workers who specialize in area. Bless you!

[@TherapistTamaraHill]

🤗❤You're welcome. And thank you for these kind words. You make a good point which makes my job on here even more important.

[@truth4utoda]

😅no problem love!! I watched and rewatched. I needed this. Right on time. I was up worrying and then this posted.

[@TherapistTamaraHill]

😂I swear...I can't catch a break this week. I got sick or "glutened" and then this video posted before I could change the date and time. LOL I need to hire someone at this point!

[@derekpmoore]

High ACE scores and physiological disease from toxic stress also play a huge role in the lives of those suffering from Complex PTSD.

[@user-os5xj7ce4k]

I have the highest ace..all of them

[@GriffinWulf]

Hi Tamara I love your videos and I enjoy listening to your talks while I'm drawing or playing video games, they're very helpful in conjunction between my sessions. I'm an animator by trade and i know you aren't a media commentary channel but I've had this on my mind a lot lately as it pertains to my industry. I'm not sure if youve been watching some of the new Disney/Pixar flicks but if so I'd love to know your thoughts on their themes of intergenerational trauma. Specifically the angle that all these films resolve with the child/grandchild protagonist reaching through to their emotionally immature parent or grandparent, and the toxic family member APOLOGIZES. Do you feel these stories are positive and helpful, or do you think they are an embodiment of healing fantasies and giving folks false hope for their own toxic families?

[@suzsiz]

I think the fact we have problems with executive functioning can be midiagnosed with ADHD, when in fact we have complex trauma. I can relate to alot to the problems that ADHD people have.

[@TherapistTamaraHill]

Very true. I agree. There is research that suggests that ADHD is often a misdiagnosed as PTSD and vice versa. Differential diagnosis requires a skilled clinician who understands the basic differences.

[@ChooseLoveToday316]

I have massive levels of disassociation from dv in the home as a child. I also have adhd. I am not a doctor this is just my opinion but childhood trauma can cause adhd symptoms to the point that for all intents and purposes you have adhd. In this case the mind is leaving the present to avoid fully experiencing what is happening.

[@alyssapeluso-bu8oz]

Tamara!

[@TherapistTamaraHill]

🤗

[@aestheticslifeandstyle190]

@40yoa, hx of nurse & a list of alphabet diagnoses, including suicidal attempts & thoughts & benzodiazepines use of 10+ years. I'll stop there and hope and pray to make it long enough for there to be a true CURE. As there is no simple answer and process to always completely overcome CPTSD, I do believe someday we will have a cure. Blessed to all.

[@libertycan6959]

🙏🏼🌷

[@CherrysJubileeJoyfully]

Loved it

[@LuciAdeclat-ns8ux]

I believe i have complex PTSD. I want to get help. I was manipulated.

[@alyssapeluso-bu8oz]

If you’re still there please check email within next 5 mins 😢

[@AmethystWoman]

Is DID automatically C-PTSD? Maybe not always active because of healing and treatment but it seems if you have DID things have to be pretty complicated to unpack?

[@TherapistTamaraHill]

To answer the first question, no. But it can co-exist. For example, let's say that you grew up in a very abusive household and now, at the age of 27, you are realizing that you were severely abused. You may be considered CPTSD by your therapist. You then open up and tell her that you have always felt different parts of you act out different roles. Upon further investigation, your therapist diagnoses you with DID. So now you have two disorders. It can be complicated. Hope this makes sense!

[@TheWannabmodel]

I’ve cut off one sister and recently my other for lack of respect and talking bad about me with ex friends and mutual friends. Looks like my mom is next. I currently live with one of my sisters and mom until august. They’re moving out of state and I don’t think I’ll see my baby nephew again bc we’re not seeing eye to eye and betrayal. I really need your help

[@user-os5xj7ce4k]

Diagnosed CPTSD. Sent you a email on your website. Thank you

[@fairygurl9269]

Suffer Less 💞 Pay it Forward ❤️‍🩹💝💞