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A Closer Look at the Symptoms of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

 

January 14, 2021

There can be no doubt that the symptoms of complex post-traumatic stress disorder are life-altering and debilitating. In this article, we begin a series outlining the symptoms of CPTSD a few at a time to help bring understanding that the world is correct, complex post-traumatic stress disorder is important and should be included in the DSM’s next iteration so that providers of mental health services can better diagnose and treat it.

Today we are going to examine together the first six on the list of the most common symptoms listed above and conquer the rest in subsequent articles.

The Long List of Symptoms of CPTSD

There is a lot of confusion about the differences between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). However, there are some distinct differences between the two.

PTSD is mostly caused by a single event like a car accident, earthquake, or rape. CPTSD, on the other hand, forms after trauma happens repeatedly such as repeated childhood abuse or neglect.

Other traumatic events that can cause complex post-traumatic stress disorder to form are:

  • Experiencing human trafficking
  • Experiencing being a prisoner of war
  • Living in a region wracked by war
  • Experiencing or witnessing domestic abuse

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