The Next Six Symptoms of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)
We began last week looking at the symptoms of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). We learned together how life-altering the symptoms of this enigmatic disorder are to the everyday lives of those who live with them.
Today we are going to survey more of the symptoms and how they can affect people’s lives.
First, a Recap
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
11. Problems with relationships
