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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Its Relationship to Childhood Trauma
Most people know that some Veterans returning home from overseas where they served under combat conditions are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, did you know that PTSD can also affect those who have never served in the military?
This site is all about raising awareness about complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) that is caused by repeated childhood trauma. However, those who have been exposed to a single event of trauma in childhood also can exhibit the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
In this article, we shall examine together post-traumatic stress disorder and complex post-traumatic stress disorder and their relationship to childhood trauma.
The Definitions of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
To better understand the connection that childhood trauma can have to both PTSD and CPTSD, it is important we examine their definitions.
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a traumatic (fear-filled) event that is either experienced or witnessed. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.
