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Difference between C-PTSD & PTSD Although similar, Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) differs slightly from the more commonly understood & diagnosed condition Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in causes and symptoms. C-PTSD results more from chronic repetitive stress from which there is little chance of escape. PTSD can result from single events, or short term exposure to extreme stress or trauma. Therefore a soldier returning from intense battle may be likely to show PTSD sy
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We need connection. There is no more potent time in our lives that we need connection than in our childhood. We need connection as children to survive. Without connection, we die. It is that simple. To stay connected as children, we might develop all kinds of adaptations. We might act out, people-please, learn to abandon…
Ever felt 'invisible' while growing up? This can affect your adulthood in unexpected ways. Let's explore the signs of lost child syndrome and their impact.
Overthinking not only clouds your judgment but also hampers your ability to enjoy the present moment. Here are overthinking quotes and advice
Research links chronic illness, trauma and the nervous system to make sense of symtoms, explain how trauma and difficult life experiences can trigger onset and flares, and how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs); adversity in birth, pregnancy and even earlier; multigenerational trauma and more shape health and risk for chronic illness. It's not psychological - It's about epigenetics, telomeres and physiology. Free surveys, ebooks & downloads
Complex PTSD is a severe and devastating mental condition that can develop as a result of prolonged, and repetitive trauma, experienced during young adulthood.
Most of us know the importance of self-care. However, for those of us dealing with c-ptsd, self care can feel elusive.
I am currently reading Pete Walkers book on complex trauma and he describes constant muscle tightness, which I have suffered all my life, as 'armoring'. I have not heard it described this way by anyone else and it makes perfect sense. My massage therapist once described my body as being continually 'braced for something', which…
Do you feel stuck in an endless pursuit of everyday actions, often stopping to wonder, "What do I do with my life?" or "What's my purpose in life?" If yes, I have a "finding your purpose worksheet" for you, and you're one step closer to finding it, like billions of people who once questioned similar
It hurts to be chronically ill. But as anyone with a chronic illness knows, physical pain is only one source of suffering, and it’s often not the worst kind. The real pain comes from not being able…
When it comes to living with PTSD people often choose to talk about the good days and the victories. This is the truth about life with PTSD on the bad days from my experience.
Members of The Mighty's mental health community share why they didn't realize they were being abused as kids.
Hey everybody today we are going to address 6 misconceptions about post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. I have been doing my best to talk more about PTSD ...
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If you can quickly become overwhelmed when there is too much noise, it's OK to allow yourself to escape the chaos without feeling guilty about it.
