What Is C-PTSD? (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

[@codacreator6162]

One of the most difficult things about CPTSD... is getting people to take you seriously when it all catches up with you and crushes your ability to function. At all. Then, they respond by telling you, "Just get over it. You can do this. You just have to accept that your trauma happened and you got through it. It's over." No kidding? I'm so glad you're so understanding and supportive. I'll be sure to include you in my note.

[@tonypanful]

psychotherapist Alfred Adler - “A lucky person's lifetime is cured by childhood, while an unlucky person's lifetime is spent curing childhood.”

[@Ariadne76-k3d]

It's often way more than "several" events that lead to CPTSD! Like thousands!And sadly, they often don't "lose" trust in others because they never got the opportunity to ever develop trust. "Healing" implies becoming whole again. I think what makes healing from child abuse so hard is that the victim has no "before" to go back to. They are trying to become something they have never been.

[@Youn6J]

Got 9 on my ace score 😞 Anyone reading this who went through hell just know you’re not alone and we’re strong 🙏🏻🔥 Find your tribe

[@jimzucker]

i scored 9 too

[@Sunset553]

My aces score is 9. Thank you for your words.

[@TheWolfsnack]

I was a 6......and still the questions created a lingering anxiety

[@johnnyrodela2395]

*Rollercoaster of Hell*

[@freakinjason]

I got a 4 but that’s still bad

[@olorcain]

My therapist first told me about this in relationship to my childhood, C-PTSD has been costing me jobs and affects my relationships with others. I used to beat myself up because I never understood what was wrong with me. Thank you for the video!

[@mareksmezalis5960]

I feel you, I have the same. I went to therapist today but he was shit, he didnt know about it and.... just basically got a bit retraumatized and paid for it.

[@kefirkaren571]

I also have cptsd. I’ve been learning that the stress and trauma actually changes our brains when we’re children. So it’s actually a neurological issue.... we get stuck in fight or flight etc. The good news is that we’re not crazy! Our brains are different... but they can be rewired! I’m looking into how this is done. Look for videos. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a good place to start! .... I wish you the very best in healing your heart and your brain!!

[@KarmasAbutch]

Same... wish they’d known about this when I had my first “nervous breakdown” in my 20s. The right diagnosis is everything because it determines the treatment.

[@DavidRobinson-wh6fv]

Just like me I don't keep jobs. I can't get hired easily either. It effected relationships. I always get given up on.

[@kristaallen8649]

Joshua Alden this comment jumped out at me.

[@misstery5942]

Realizing the true nature of even the people you consider good people is devastating... when those ppl turn a blind eye out of loyalty to others you begin to realize that there is no fairness in this world. It's a lonely life when you come to stark realization

[@paulwaller7776]

Very true😭👍

[@paulwaller7776]

Christmas is the worst time for this! 👎

[@reesedaniel5835]

Miss Tery Excellent comment and spot on. It's a very rude awakening, indeed. So few true souls out there. They are like diamonds in a sea of fake plastic.

[@ktajax]

I have been realizing this for sometime now. I feel, or felt I was a good judge of character. A man by the name Dr. Jordan B Peterson made a statement that really resonated with me and that is: "don't be around others that don't have your best interest in mind". Since I heard that, I find more and more that have no interest in me, just what I can provide for them. This has been over a period of time, 10-15 years. Now, as I sit here at home, I no longer wish to leave the comfort of my home. I don't have the tools to fix this as I am just becoming aware of how serious this is. Nor do I have the energy.

[@kitteylovesu]

Yes. I feel the same way

[@arielm1374]

My ACE score was 7. It could be worse! My goal by the end of next year is to continue my path of healing from childhood trauma and abuse. Good luck to everyone in the same boat 💜

[@ladylucky33]

Gaby M I'm about to do the same thing can you please contact me so we will be helping each other's

[@CovertCrow]

I dindt even realize the test was online until i saw your comment. Mine is 8 😫

[@isabellac5669]

Angela Bochucinski Hello everyone! I just found this video tonight, and it struck a light in me! I hear there's an online Q/A with scoring? Where can I find it? ✌🏻💜✨

[@GrahamMilkdrop]

Same... Yay for team 7! Best wishes!

[@GrahamMilkdrop]

@@Gamingonadime It is a simple and uncomplicated tool by necessity... Remember, it isn't treatment... just a measurement. It was designed for medical insurance purposes but just so happens to be helpful to people because it can act as a foundation... a starting point from which we can orient ourselves. There's a good video somewhere on KZbin of Dr Felitti talking about its origin...

[@vendivukelic7123]

They are invisible but the consequences can be VERY visible.

[@kumarlavanyam9904]

Useful explanation given about C-PTSD. It is really surprise to know that C-PTSD is often misdiagnosed as borderline personality disorder and similarities between both results in confusion. Thanks for sharing.

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

Kumarlavanya M thanx for this i have just been diagnosed with bpd

[@Betternow1974]

Thats exactly what happened to me. I got diagnosed borderline in 2003 at a psyche ward. I was feeling at the time that i wanted to harm my family, my perpetrator. I was also depressed to the point where no medication was helping me at all. No antipdychotics took it away. it was cptsd. Scary shit.

[@lucibloom5966]

A LOT of misdiagnosis goes on in the mainstream therapeutic world. It's scary. What is even scarier is when psychiatrists dole out medication to people for particular disorders they may not even have...and the meds then make them sick! This goes on more than people are aware of. There's also the matter of therapists and psychiatrists who are not healed enough in themselves, and vulnerable people will go to them with often unrealistic expectations, and the therapists projects their own issues onto the client without them knowing that transference has occurred. There are people walking around right now everywhere thinking they have issues they don't even have, because their psychologist has taken advantage of their power within the therapist/client dynamic.

[@k.a.3614]

You can have both though

[@carolmay5539]

@Julie I AM Can I ask, has using CBD oil relieved your symptoms?

[@kamadualeh3245]

You can definitely get through this👏🏾 I am diagnosed with complex PTSD and I have not had any triggers and fall backs nor any episodes for 2 years! Seek help, that’s what helped me and stay thriving and love yourself enough to fight for yourself ❤️❤️

[@Evie78575]

I've been diagnosed with cptsd. Had the label of BPD. You're totally spot on, there is no risk taking only protection, of self. BPD is an attention seeking pattern . Cptsd are very private

[@vl2663]

I’ve been reading about childhood emotional neglect and I read that it causes C-PTSD in kids and I think this explains why I get overwhelmed easily. Life in general can seem overwhelming to me at most times and being around people has always been difficult for me. I have social anxiety which of course explains this but it’s possible my social anxiety is a symptom of the PTSD itself? Like even if I’m not anxious in social situations I get drained very easily and I just wanna go home and not deal with anything or talk to anyone. Being in school environments is especially hard for me because I grew up being bullied all the time. I was not able to finish high school because my social anxiety and inability to handle being in a school environment too long got the best of me.

[@mikeshargent8948]

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD; also known as complex trauma disorder) is a psychological disorder that can develop in response to prolonged, repeated experience of interpersonal trauma in a context in which the individual has little or no chance of escape.

[@vivian4949]

Gee Google can be a good thing at times.

[@reesedaniel5835]

In other words, individuals who are trapped with narcissistic parents and siblings.

[@esurcylimaf4335]

You forgot to add multiple trauma events not just repeated or prolonged...

[@yumad8554]

@@reesedaniel5835 yes yes yes, thank you somebody who understands

[@reikoznorma9690]

Reese Daniel I was in that exact situation. Narcissistic parents and a narcissistic older sibling. It was tough getting out of their hairs because they sapped motivation and will to live or do anything at all.

[@jencgold]

It is a living hell. I would not wish this on my worst enemy. Therapy only seems to make it worse. I’m surprised I’m still alive. Thank u for explaining so others can get it.

[@Ariel23445]

Ma’am, I can see that you’ve suffered so much because there’s a sadness in your eyes. I appreciate you for sharing these videos because they are very helpful but it is not easy to talk about, especially when you can personally empathize with the pain that others are facing. I don’t know what you may have gone through but I can see that you are a beautiful beautiful woman, who deserves to be treated with love and respect. Those eyes should be lit up with happiness. Thank you so much for helping others feel understood with your videos.

[@lindseyluna13]

I was in my early 20s when I took the ACEs questionnaire and I scored an 8. It really put into perspective the gravity of what I was running from and the seriousness of the health issues I would face should I ignore treatment. I was a smoker and alcoholic. I had serious digestive and skin issues. I am now sober and smoke free. My skin issue are mostly cleared up and same with my digestive issues. Childhood trauma is no joke. I never thought I dealt with anything all that bad in childhood until I took that questionnaire. Treatment is available. You can get better. You deserve to heal.

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

Thanks for the clear definition. I was diagnosed with PTSD 14 years ago but I clearly understand it was Complex PTSD now. I went through a lifetime of abuse starting with a narcissistic mother and a malignant covert narcissistic sister-in-law that married into the family when I was 7. I was also married to two narcissistic men as well as sexually abused starting at the age of 6. Just over two years ago I was tested again and I no longer have C-PTSD only some aspects. But it has only been in the past three years I have realized my sister-in-law was the one who caused the most damage in my life, she is so sadistic and has a way of hiding it from most people. Two and a half years ago I went no contact with all but one of my brothers. I would not have done that with my father if he was still alive but he passed away many years ago. It has been the toughest part in the last few years but worth going through all the pain to heal and forgive so they no longer control my life. It makes you truly understand and value peace! I still do a lot of studying on domestic violence not only to continue my healing journey but to help me in preparing to start a non-profit organization to help those leaving a short term shelter. Too many women return to abuse because they have no where to go after 30-90 days in the shelter. I believe when one is exposed to extended trauma starting as a young child and never having an understanding that it is not normal or ok, is much more damaging than entering it as an adult. The healing is much harder because you respond to the childhood memories emotionally as though you are still that young child. I know I am rare in overcoming C-PTSD, and I still cannot handle people manipulating me, enraged, angry, or seething. It leaves me incapacitated for a few weeks to a few months. But now I can sense if a person has a pattern of that kind of behavior and I stay away from them. Thanks again for this video.

[@laurenpaterson3475]

Zavia Hope Thomas - Wounded Soul Refuge well done I agree met women who have left refuges and were then bullied by friends and new partners as they were so grateful for attention I find abused people forgive and trust too much they put up with it because they feel deserve it

[@nancerobinson4901]

Thank you for sharing. Same here. Had to go no contact with family too.

[@Blackstreak8]

I feel for you. RE: Your DV Cause Goals You might want to check into FreeFrom based out of LA to see if their model has anything to offer you as you develop your business plan. Thank you for dedicating your self to this work. It is very much needed. Especially, that of an approach integrating an understanding of NPD and it’s correlation with DV. Again, thank you & good luck!🍀

[@sarsgardhammarstedt9380]

Cant handle manipulated peoples either... In my eyes they are patethic... I see those directley...

[@FatNebraskaMom]

When you do the ACE test and the therapist looks scared lmao.

[@christinedeweezy5762]

Damnnn too true

[@rvanhees89]

When the therapists tell you that you are scaring them from the look in your eyes. And you say to them that you are only on 5 percent... That was when I broke down crying

[@wellokaythen]

When you get a high score on aces but it's not a good thing...lol

[@MasterMichelleFL]

Yup... 9 outa 10 is usually a good thing... 90%...

[@genevaortiz3593]

I have had two therapist cry when they finally get me to open up about my past..... I feel ashamed of myself...

[@deevee8595]

Her voice is so soothing I found myself crying before the video ended. It was a good release.

[@maheshkumar4228]

This is one of the best explanations on Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

[@user-wv5gv3dw5u]

Finally.... I dont feel alone

[@g.s.6193]

I also struggle with PTSD. It has been a very long and slow journey and I am still looking for answers for healing. Thank you for your encouraging words.

[@Ucceah]

that it's often misdiagnosed as borderline is one incredibly important tidbit!

[@BlankName88]

Before I knew I had cptsd, I could always tell something was off. Anytime anyone would touch me, I would tense up, get pissed off from loud noises, or have nightmares, etc. Eventually I imploded and attempted suicide which landed me in a psych ward. They ended up giving me the ace survey, and it was a 9. I was diagnosed with cptsd and bipolar while there.

[@karenescalera8193]

THANK YOU I finally feel validated! 62 years of never being und er understood. Growing up active duty US Marine Corps family living under my dads verbally and emotionally abusive personality. He servered for 25 years, I was in the nest for 23. We all knew something was not right but living under the under the influence it was never discussed just accepted. My dad was marine corps fighter pilot. Emotionally, verbally and alcohol abuse rampant. Explains the fact that I developed Sarcoidosis a rare complex incurable disease. Now however I have high Hope knowing the possible cause that that more mental work maybe the cure. Bless you for posting.

[@teeny700]

I was diagnosed with c-ptsd. Getting the right therapist is so important! Keep looking if you haven't found a good therapist yet. Don't give up.

[@seriouslysinglemom3835]

Oh thank you for talking about misdiagnosis. I would never say that it ruined my life because I see value in all challenges. I will say that it brought me to a greater understanding of how I must take care of myself and advocate for myself. I also know now that there are ways for me to give back and to share my experiences so that perhaps other people won't have to feel so alone. I felt alone for so long. Thank you so much.

[@maryrickinson8947]

Ditto Darling. But you arent alone. ❤

[@amelee4398]

When I figured out that this is what has been my issue for YEARS... i immediately started to feel better, and not alone. Currently experiencing the stages of healing and it's a WHOLE PROCESS, and feels kinda magical..let me tell ya ❤

[@laci-annmosher8780]

This helps! I never really was able to describe my PTSD because it was result of years of neglect and abandonment. I appreciate this so much. Thank you!

[@VariaPandora]

On behalf of everyone, if affected by (C-) PTSD, or a relative/friend of someone who is affected and on behalf of everyone else: Thank you! This video was very informative. You come across very professional and at the same time very friendly - two traits I believe are very important for a psychologist/psychiatrist.

[@ktxu2181]

Oh, wow. This video was incredibly refreshing and validating. I've just done a course of EMDR to combat symptoms of C-PTSD (from narcissistic abuse) and it has helped open my mind a lot. But I found it interesting how this therapist placed emphasis on how physical effects can appear from this kind of trauma. Right up until my parents separated, I had really problematic cardiac and fatigue symptoms. I went through every med, and even had an operation. And would you believe it, as soon as I moved away from the narcissistic parent, the issues cleared. This disorder is so so huge and so vastly misunderstood it breaks my heart, but it's comforted me to see this video on the BetterHelp channel. Thank you guys. ♥

[@reesedaniel5835]

Physical and brain injuries caused by narcissistic abuse. These people (narcs) should be in PRISON, same way other criminals who attack and assault people are.

[@ktxu2181]

@@reesedaniel5835 I honestly agree, I 100% am convinced this abuse leads to physical damage. But the society we live in still seems to hold onto the notion that mental health is separated from our physical health, as if it's some cloud. Still, more and more awareness is being raised all the time for these things, so who knows, maybe one day we will see these changes. :)

[@narcbegone1507]

These changes will only happen after someone invents a reliable test to diagnose npd. No narc will openly admit to tormenting their own child, and children can't advocate for themselves when they're minors. So by the time you understand what damage was done, decades have gone by.

[@Irishjay-gu5pb]

@@reesedaniel5835 I couldn't agree more!!! Especially when they rob you of your belongings/financially and of course the physical and emotional aspects alone should be enough!!! If we have to take years to heal from their rath, well then they deserve years behind bars to think about doing it again to someone else. I wish this would become a law, especially for repeat offenders. It would save so many lives and save so many children from unnecessary trauma. GOOD CALL!!! :)

[@etphonehome4511]

@@narcbegone1507 So true!!!!!!

[@Kerstinableful]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@Z14-n5w]

Never heard of ACES before, so I did it and my score is 8. I seem to learn more from vids like this than my nutcracker. Thanks.

[@madlenaram1459]

I have experienced PTSD and it unlocked diabetes type 2 in me therefore it is really important you deal with it with the help of a professional so that the post effects are less cruel.

[@shecat1964]

If you can afford to get the help thats great.

[@realisticeyeball]

Crohn's disease w00t

[@nikonxxx]

Snake diet reverses diabetes

[@zofiajaneczek184]

Cat G you’re stop on! People don’t get get the concept that many abuse survivors in this society are not well-to-do! In fact, many are poor/working poor and quite often uninsured. Financial abuse is real and the ramifications of it can last a very long time. Where there’s lack of means, there’s often a lack of willingness to help by society overall!

[@budconnoisseur9300]

I love how you avoid triggering someone while speaking knowledge. I appreciate yu.❤️

[@neptune6771]

I just took the test, and got a 10! It feels nice getting a hundred in something. I really hope I can find help. To anyone else out there in pain you can do this. If anyone doesn't, I believe in you.

[@kbilisoly9355]

EMDR helped me tremendously

[@shecat1964]

And how do you get this? And how much does it cost? Some of us are barely affording to eat, let alone paying for fancy therapy.

[@misstery5942]

What's that?

[@ms.anthrope2201]

That's so good to hear! I just started, only three sessions so far. Nothing else has helped, so I'm really hoping this will be better remedy for me.

[@FatNebraskaMom]

Yeah it helped me too but I only did one session cos it was awful. I prolly should have been in i latient during the three days for one memory. I barely made it through that shit.

[@Simplesimple123]

Cat G fancy therapy or life saving therapy ? All therapy is valid and yes being poor doesn't help but don't knock another's choice of therapy

[@Godlywoman88]

My therapist says I have this. I'm still trying to wrap my mind around how I got it because discussing my childhood has been hard because the memories are blurry to me. I remember I wasn't happy but having to remember specific instances of wrong doing have been challenging.

[@doyouliketacosiliketacos5139]

I joke that my memory is like a goldfish, over the years I haven’t remembered things that’s happened until I start talking about it. I have C-PTSD, I’ve fought it every day. Someday I want to be free of this. I finally have a councilor I trust, who listens to me ramble, who lets me know I can talk to her about anything, someone I can trust with my “secrets”. I like to think of her as my friend despite logically knowing it’s her job, I like having that one person I can be honest with that treats me human. She makes me feel safe.

[@catalingaudi2032]

Post traumatic stress disorder is one of the most complex disorders, the appearance and maintenance of which contributes to a number of psychological, social and biological factors. Post traumatic stress disorder is classified as an anxiety disorder, and typically when anxiety is concerned, a person feared something, he feels a threat.

[@ryanbyrne259]

Thanks

[@ryanbyrne259]

Thanks mate

[@TheJustinhcase]

I am 48years old, I have gone through my life thinking every one hurt this much. Too late to do me much good but at least now I can understand what has been going on. Nothing is really left but lost loves and bad dreams.

[@missambersymone3543]

I never knew of cptsd until today and I always thought I just had ptsd but it makes sense to me now that I do have cptsd due to my childhood traumas and adult abuse for 11years, thank you for your video and help

[@tiffanyhasleftthebuilding9070]

I really liked the way you made sure to drive home the fact that PTSD and Complex PTSD can be experienced by different individuals, due to different circumstances, and manifest in a variety of ways. Thank you!

[@treeseer1573]

I have this from being in an emotionally abusive relationship and then entering a new experience with a narcissistic person. I’m recovering but I feel shaky at times and experience flashbacks. Fear can also grip me and Ive experienced a lot of anxiety. These relationships made me feel very unsafe. And yes it does go back - the original trauma that is goes back to childhood. We can heal what we are willing to feel. We can heal the original wound.

[@saharincuker7718]

This is much useful video as people have no idea what Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder could cause in their life.

[@rajibsarkar8116]

She explained each and every things of C-PTSD in details with proper information. This is very informative and useful review. Thanks a lot.

[@felixknowloveyoudlovetokno2324]

I hope and imagine that it's not too uncommon that someone crying can be a really good thing when struggling with this, and then seeing this. I got the misdiagnosis of borderline personality disorder and I always knew it was off, just like all the other diagnoses that had been made (at least at the time they were made). No words could express the gratitude and level of appreciation and many other good feelings/thoughts I have for this video, the help and support from people involved, and effort invested. Thanks

[@CaylynAdamko]

It took until I was 21 before a close family member was correctly diagnosed. Thank you for sharing something so educational and accurate. It's a tough disorder that people should be able to get help with much sooner.

[@jeffreysherman8224]

This is spot on. Wonderful information. Thank you.

[@FatNebraskaMom]

Finally someone who actually gets it. That point about interpersonal injury- thats the while thing right there. Thats it.

[@davidnewman5748]

When the child needs trust, and instead gets attacked, and then it's repetitious, the child cannot proceed.

[@Quiche543]

I was diagnosed by a therapist with C-PTSD a few years back. Prior to that I had been diagnosed by a different therapist with PTSD due to childhood trauma. I have very few actual childhood memories but the description of my father's mental illness along with living with a close male relative who sexually abused my female family members & friends for years and other dysfunction in our home including alcoholism & violence...my mother was a rage-a-holic & workaholic who neglected me. These details likely helped my therapist to make her diagnosis along with my symptoms. I also went on to experience various traumas such as rape, domestic violence etc etc in my adult years. I have experienced anxiety including panic attacks, & depression most of my adult life and just a general distrust of others to the point where I isolate myself because sometimes it's just too difficult for me to be vulnerable with others. Relationships are just difficult for me. Thank you for your explanation detailing the difference between PTSD & C-PTSD.

[@ginb1598]

very well explained for those who are struggling hard to live with and trying to overcome their complex ptsd

[@lmmaroquinerie]

it's so important to get some help while dealing with post traumatic disorder.

[@aracelisindriago9065]

Good detailed explanation about post-traumatic stress disorder. Thank God there are professionals who can help people who suffer from this disorder get ahead and improve their quality of life.

[@whatis3854]

Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder well explained, I can't say more. Well done.

[@damienfallon9409]

I have just been diagnosed with C-PTSD from my military service with the Australian army. I can say that it sucks having it I no longer like doing the things that I loved doing. In fact I don't like doing anything at all I find it really hard to find the motivation to do anything including getting out of bed or going out or see friends

[@johhyrott1131]

Be well man living is hard dying is easy. I have it stay busy and away from alcohol

[@RondaScorpio]

My heart goes out to you as I live in the same isolation. Hugzzz

[@freyjawired8488]

It does suck. EMDR therapy helped a lot! And learned That lack of control over motivation isn't imagined or a mental weakness, it's not all in your head. Feeling guilt/shame is counter productive to working it out, learning patterns, stopping down turns, and preventative self care and mindfulness. Long-term keep searching for a therapist that gets you and helps you progress. Interview them thoroughly and find someone you trust enough to open up to. Mental strength is digging in, facing it, personal honesty, and solving this! Be well!

[@hellokitty524]

Try to get plenty of sunlight and at least moderate exercise. Try each day to focus on the moments that you are actually feeling okay. It is important to get a toe hold on the situation. I attended a self-help group based on cognative behavior modification, which had a big emphasis on self-talk. There was a model on which interactions could be based and measured, so you can see yourself improving in your interactions with yourself and others. If you are interested, I'll give you the name of the group. Maybe there is a meeting in your area, since it is an international organization, but what is nice is that it trains you to be able to use the skills when you are on your own, away from the group, which is when you need them the most. You might never get over it completely, but you can make amazing improvements.

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

Damien Fallon same here

[@kimberlydavis5034]

Thank you God. Finally someone who truly has understanding and the knowledge. Thank you for sharing this KZbin Video. It's good to know that someone understands the traumatic things that individuals have been through in their lifetime.

[@KC-sf4zh]

This woman gives me hope of being understood 😔

[@travisgillis6951]

Thank you for this video, I was diagnosis with C-PTSD and I have been dealing with this for years as result from early childhoos sexual abuse , child molestation. This help me alot.

[@tikitaki1609]

As always fantastic explanation! People with ptsd are often very nervous, I know because my father suffer from ptsd. But they are gentle souls, touchable.

[@slick777go]

That's what makes my cptsd so much worse when it cripples a good heart and decent soul.

[@mentalhealthwarriors5015]

Informative video. I suffered with PTSD for nearly 2 years not knowing what was wrong. I was frozen in my room, isolating myself from everyone. With therapy, group therapy and medicine.. Big difference. Ive a ways to go but much improvement. Hugs to all suffering with mental challenges

[@yellabyrd5821]

Thank you.Have had this my entire life.People do not tend to understand.

[@jettoscranda]

I had several childhood traumas that were the basis for ruining my life, I had carried them on through my adolescent years and even today that I'm almost 39, I still am very much hindered my anxiety and depression. Although my traumas are not of violent violent such as war or sexual nature, such as rape... No it's just that I was too emotionally sensible as a child, and I could not come to terms with life's basis. I could never accept this reality, because it was so far from what I wanted it to be. I was pushed a lot to do things I didn't want, and I'm sure it all backfired into me turning into my comfort zone and never wanting to leave it. Something died inside of me from the shame, the pushing/forcing, and the overall cognitive dissonance I always felt about people. I was always more of an observer of life instead of living it. The main trauma I had when I was 5 or 6 years old. Since that day I still get, not flashbacks, but psychosomatic body responses that instill incredible shame in me, they remind me of my trauma(s), it's not like I'm constantly thinking about it otherwise... I have done lots of tests, and they could never find anything biological wrong with my body system, they concluded that it mus be of psychological nature. It drives me crazy because I often times go analyze and I don't see a logical correlation with the timing of my emotions with psychosomatic responses. For example I can have a great day and have the negative body response at night, it often doesn't make sense to me. It's a frustration that I don't know how to solve other than I change my whole lifestyle and mindset, which is an extremely hard thing to do. The psychiatrists I visited so far were unable to help me much, they may even have done more harm than good to my psyche, because I was profoundly disappointed with how they treated my problematic. They made me lose hope. I felt a better psychiatrists than them. lol. At least a more humane and more capable of understanding emotions. A quick background about my other possible childhood traumas. My mom is a strong character, things have to be her way, if not she's either sad or angry. I'm not happy how sometimes I see her traits in myself too, although I'm not inherently like this.

[@irishlopez6668]

Dealing with this kind of suffering is very tough and it needs to be treated as soon as possible to avoid more complications..with people around with this suffered person is one of the way to ease some pain and by sharing and talking with other person really helps to release some negative that this person been suffering...

[@Incognito-vc9wj]

For someone extremely sensitive to sound, Thankyou for your calm presentation.

[@carolegyptienne]

Very helpful! Very interesting. Thank you for striking the right tone, not trivializing and not over dramatizing or trying to use emotional triggers. Thank you, your video helped me have a better understanding.

[@keplynrobinson4115]

Wow!! My mother has been diagnosed with BPD when I (her 45 year old daughter) know this is complex PTSD. I need help for her. She has horrible insomnia and when she does doze she has extremely fearful night terrors. She is so afraid to go to sleep but is exhausted. She is 71 and I want to help her. She needs some peace. She definitely presents as BPD therefore many in my family do not want to participate helping her. She was extremely abusive to me and my brother growing up. I’ve seen the good in her and want to help her. She is very loving.

[@biluraj1646]

Now I know how to treat and deal with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Thanks for this

[@bryancooper5495]

I think watching this is helping a little. I had an attack last Monday and it's been a week and I'm still feeling it

[@lauraaura2367]

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve tried to explain to certain people in my life what it’s like to live with C-PTSD. this is amazing & will help me so much & my family to understand me a little bit more. X

[@normanspurgeon5324]

Thank you - this was great. I'm realizing the shape I'm in, thanks to articulate, caring lectures like this one. The losses suffered from this condition are great. Sorry to say I cannot lose sight of this subject ever- I will never "get over it", but have to bring it to my attention regularly.

[@JosefMackiewicz88]

I'm now learning to understand with a higher self awareness that how well of a job i did as a child that for 29 out of 33 years of my life I suppressed these feelings, emotions and trauma to myself.. so i was consciously aware of them yet the hidden ones from my childhood that I had absolutely no clue was there ..even with my times of reflecting and awareness .... Ive suffered and feel all that comes with that from all the types of trauma... So I know now its called C PTSD ... thank you and all that's helping shed light... I hope now that I can come to peace with the inner self as well with many others before my time is over living on earth so I can have a chance to be happy and share the love that I once felt at a young age which sparked a glimpse of hope ..... hope that one day I'll control all of me and things would be better.. I still have much to overcome

[@libelulafreddy]

Her face looks so kind 🥺

[@Lynne-28]

Thank you for your calming voice. And thanks for not waving your arms around and pointing or slicing your hands all over the place like many "therapists" on KZbin do. 🕊

[@alyssia777]

Omg that video was so helpful thanks! I was originally diagnosed with PTSD but every time I was asked about the trauma it was too complicated to explain. My ACES score was 8 ... o.O I was approved for a waiting list for a service dog so I'm very hopeful :3

[@teresapeachey3705]

Thank you for addressing this. I have had C- PTSD for years. so many ppl do not understand just what a nightmare it is to live with this. I wish that more ppl could be educated on how this effects a person.

I know this is an older video but I just wanted to say *Thank You* for your drive to help people you don't know. God bless you lady. Some of my old friends had this crap and not knowing an/or not affording treatment leads to people suffering with this and other issues to LASH OUT at people around them. People tend to dismiss how poverty stricken homes leads to people growing up with so many issues.

[@nicolemartin467]

Thank you for sharing this helpful and informative video! I hadn't heard of complex PTSD before, but it makes sense that this is more a severe case of PTSD. I also didn't realize that there was a link between childhood trauma and developing health conditions later in life. It's really great that your videos are helping to educate us all on mental health topics!

[@BunnyUK]

I am using a book called "Overcoming Depression One Step At A Time" by Addis and Martell. Although not about C-PTSD, it is a useful "how-to" book for anyone who has lost hope and motivation. I got a good second hand copy on ebay. I've read a lot of self help books and this is a good book if you find reading difficult due to your symptoms.

[@KathrynBriley]

Thanks I'm going to try to find the book @1/2 price books.....here in Houston.

[@AartiKumari-if5og]

This video clear all my doubts regarding Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

[@linzyaz920]

Best description I have ever heard. Thank you.

[@glenpage162]

This lady has a caring soul. God bless her.

[@LFnova9]

Thank you.

[@j.bailey5619]

I didnt know about the ACE test until this video and it really made me step back and understand what I've been through, thank you so much.

[@excelexpert1224]

Excellent review about Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.Very useful informations we can find in this video.Thanks for sharing.

[@dch5463]

Very useful video. I am recovering now after very specific and creative intervention - we took a very much collaborative approach. Many therapeutic approaches justdon't work, haven't worked,as they couldn'tcorrectly identify the core issue. It is a relief to name 'it' and begin to stop judging oneself as bad or without value. We can recover...it is imperative we learn to value and nurture ourselves.

[@davetran565]

Thank you! Please keep making these videos. It really helps people that don't have anyone

[@gabrielmerchant]

I've seen the term floating around but never got a chance to learn about it. This was very helpful and fits much better than typical PTSD definition.

[@jessicano7163]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you so much for this! I haven't felt so un-alone in a long time.

[@AjarnSpencer]

as a c-ptsd sufferer, i agree with all this person says

[@camiloguzman1801]

It was painfully right about its happening in my life today, thanks very much for this video Better Help.

[@mikemcclure9918]

I have chronic PTSD symptoms and flashbacks, many other issues. Do to these traumatic experience's I have been told that I have a very high cortisol level, I would appreciate it if you could do a video on this topic and what high cortisol levels can and do to your mental health, also to your physical and medical health. Thanks!

[@fabulousdolphin4221]

exercise if you can to bring down cortisol level

[@soumiamoujane3695]

Hi I have suffered from being jealous and envious around the women my age. And I stopped going to social events where I felt small and like a child around them. I realised I have panic attacks, nightmares, bad dreams and feel sweaty and hyperventilating and flashbacks. When I was around them. As I was mollicoddled by my family as a child. And they weren't. Now in my adulthood I can't stop reliving my childhood. My triggers are the women my age.

[@thomasschultz7339]

Embrace the rabbit hole with honorable and ethical thoughts.

[@jmzsil]

Paused at the ACE test statement. I only answered yes to 2/10 yet I walked out of my bedroom at the age of 11 and seen my mother flat on her back, no condensation in the air mask. I was diagnosed with PTSD by a specialist. Unfortunately in the past I skipped the questions to this, as I assumed that was for people who had been to war, abused, etc. so at 50 (33 y.o. I was diagnosed with 5 other DSM-5) I find this out! 🙄 My dad born in 1924 “you only cry if you break a bone or when your mother dies.” Me; uh well mom already died and I don’t plan on busting any bones. 🙄🙄🙄

[@alex-ip1er]

Excellent c-ptsd! Thank you for sharing !!!

[@kellyshawwillman11]

this video is concise and informative-- i appreciate this info so much, and have circulated the vid to a few friends. i'm in recovery with CPTSD, and always give such thnx when pertinent education comes out about it.

[@codimocker4649]

From someone suffering from CPTSD:, thank you for sharing this and thank you for the work you are doing.

[@ajc2208]

Thank you for your informative explanation. Experienced many things you mentioned. Helped me to understand the origin of my severe fibromyalgia to a degree.

[@kiwibean9313]

This really helps me. I'm writing a novel with a character who has complex PTSD so its good to learn more about this