Recent questions in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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I have attachment and complex trauma. When I make eye contact with my therapist, I immediately hide my face in some way, looking down or bringing my arms up to block my therapist’s view of me. Why might this happen?

asked Jan 10, 2023 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by sauerkrautseagrass (6.3k points)

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Why do some people repress traumatic events while other trauma survivors remember everything?

asked Jan 10, 2023 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by Greentram (5.0k points)

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How can you tell if the therapeutic alliance is failing (and you should find a new therapist) or if you are just triggered and should stick it out?

asked Jan 10, 2023 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by andyspark (7.2k points)

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How does one recover from narcissistic abuse?

asked Jan 10, 2023 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by Jedi (7.5k points)

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If a person suffers from PTSD, from chronic childhood trauma, are they likely suffering from BPD, or NPD?

asked Nov 20, 2022 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by Adzee (6.2k points)

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Those with DID or DDNOS/OSDD, can you tell when an alter wants to or is about to front? How does the process of switching feel to you?

asked Nov 19, 2022 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by pepperoniclassy (6.3k points)

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For people who have dissociative identity disorder, what do you experience while your other personality is in control? Is it like being asleep? Do you still feel the things that the other personality feels? Or do you feel disconnected from them?

asked Nov 19, 2022 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by Barry J (5.4k points)

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I was with my cousin 6 years ago when she was possessed demonically and exorcised. recently I‘ve read something about the demons, and I started to develop panic attacks, and anxiety (Demonophobia) specially when I remember my cousin, do I have PTSD?

asked Nov 18, 2022 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by RadiantDreamer (7.3k points)

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What coping skills do you use when your C-PTSD or PTSD is highly triggered and other ones aren't helping?

asked Nov 18, 2022 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by Ding (5.1k points)

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Is it possible for people with dissociative Identity disorder to integrate their alters permanently?

asked Nov 18, 2022 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by Paul112233 (4.6k points)

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Trauma survivors: Do you usually remember your trauma in the 1st or 3rd person?

asked Nov 17, 2022 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by limestone cowboy (5.2k points)

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Does complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) ever go away? If so, how long after you leave an abusive situation would it be before you can say that your symptoms are no longer there?

asked Nov 17, 2022 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by Rebel49 (4.9k points)

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How does someone with CPTSD improve their confidence and sense of worth?

asked Nov 16, 2022 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by PhoenixShade (4.7k points)

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How do I get rid of the feeling that my life is pointless, that if I died no one would notice or care? I don't feel depressed, I'm on a good mix of meds, therapy, etc.

asked Nov 12, 2022 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by HugeWesty (5.7k points)

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During silent treatment from my CPTSD/borderline girlfriend, if I reach out and send a message am I: a) being a doormat and enabling toxic behaviour? Or b) showing my support and «being there» for them? Or c) something else?

asked Nov 12, 2022 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by Offshore (7.4k points)

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Is love stronger than shame? Deep rooted shame at the core of our self? Does it ever go away? Healing this seems the most difficult thing in therapy and I am not sure if it's even possible.

asked Nov 10, 2022 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by John Bedwell (6.4k points)

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What is your experience with DBT? I have complex trauma. My therapist says I'm not borderline but keeps trying to make me do dbt therapy. I hate it and don't find it helpful. It's triggering and shaming for me.

asked Nov 10, 2022 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by Karl Milton (5.8k points)

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Is it possible to live a normal life with comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD)? If so, how?

asked Oct 20, 2022 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by DannyDoLittle (4.5k points)

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Can anyone help me with tips on how to manage the physical symptoms of C-PTSD such as the shaking? My hands and legs shake 90% of the day and nothing has worked so far

asked Oct 19, 2022 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by resistancestray (5.2k points)

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What does emotional trauma do to the brain?

asked Oct 19, 2022 in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by Lemmor (5.2k points)

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