lady-feral:lavenderpoetrycafe:Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) is a psychological inj

lady-feral:lavenderpoetrycafe:Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) is a psychological injury that results from prolonged exposure to social or interpersonal trauma, disempowerment, captivity or entrapment, with lack or loss of a viable escape route for the victim… such as in cases of:domestic emotional, physical or sexual abusechildhood emotional, physical or sexual abuseentrapment or kidnapping.slavery or enforced labor.long term imprisonment and torturerepeated violations of personal boundaries.long-term objectification.exposure to gaslighting & false accusationslong-term exposure to inconsistent, push-pull,splitting or alternating raging & hoovering behaviors.long term exposure to crisis conditions.When people have been trapped in a situation over which they had little or no control at the beginning, middle or end, they can carry an intense sense of dread even after that situation is removed. This is because they know how bad things can possibly be. And they know that it could possibly happen again. And they know that if it ever does happen again, it might be worse than before. Keep reading“What it Feels Like:People who suffer from C-PTSD may feel un-centered and shaky, as if they are likely to have an embarrassing emotional breakdown or burst into tears at any moment. They may feel unloved - or that nothing they can accomplish is ever going to be “good enough” for others.People who suffer from C-PTSD may feel compelled to get away from others and be by themselves, so that no-one will witness what may come next. They may feel afraid to form close friendships to prevent possible loss should another catastrophe strike.People who suffer from C-PTSD may feel that everything is just about to go “out the window” and that they will not be able to handle even the simplest task. They may be too distracted by what is going on at home to focus on being successful at school or in the workplace.”Story of my life, kids.  I know I try to be as positive and bold and brave as possible here, but to anyone suffering from C-PTSD, you’re not alone.  I’m right there with you.  If at any moment you think you’re not measuring up to some standard of mental health or fortitude or adulthood or responsibility, remember that I just spent a month or so lying in bed crying.  Your struggles are valid and you are valid and you can keep going. -- source link

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