Continuing the Series on The Symptoms of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Symptoms 13–18
In September, we have been discussing the twenty-four most common symptoms of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). We’ve discovered in pieces one and two in this series how people living with the aftereffects of severe repeated trauma often experience sleep disturbances, flashbacks, and other problems.
Recapping What We Have Covered
As we have already learned, there are dozens of symptoms of complex post-traumatic stress disorder listed online and there may be more. However, for the purpose of this series we are only tackling twenty-four of them.
1. Reliving the trauma through flashbacks and nightmares
2. Avoiding situations that remind them of the trauma
3. Dizziness or nausea when remembering the trauma
4. Hyperarousal
5. The belief that the world is a dangerous place
6. A loss of trust in the self or others
7. Difficulty sleeping
8. Startling easy by loud noises
9. A negative self-view
10. Emotional regulation difficulties
