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Complex PTSD: Symptoms and treatment

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Key Takeaways Complex PTSD often includes emotional dysregulation, negative ...
Experiencing trauma can sometimes lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This serious mental health condition is marked by changes in mood, intrusive memories, avoidant behavior, and a ...
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD or cPTSD) describes a set of disruptive symptoms that emerge after experiencing inescapable traumatic life events, especially those of a horrific or ...
Complex trauma is described as a child’s exposure to multiple events that were experienced as traumatic to that child and typically have long-term negative effects on their adult life. Complex trauma ...
Complex PTSD describes the existence of long-term trauma. An artist, a therapist, and a researcher seek to unravel the nuances of C-PTSD, while still pursuing joy and healing. Post-traumatic stress ...
Childhood should be a time of innocence and growth, but for many, it's marred by repeated traumatic experiences that leave lasting scars. Complex childhood trauma isn't just a buzzword—it's a profound ...
Learn what not to say to someone with PTSD. Show empathy and support with better communication strategies to aid healing and understanding.
Amend Treatment has released findings from a new national study examining how Complex PTSD (CPTSD) manifests in high-functioning women ages 30--55. Despite appearing outwardly successful, many ...
Kathy Griffin is giving a glimpse inside the difficult days following her PTSD diagnosis. After publicly sharing she was diagnosed with an "extreme case" of complex post-traumatic stress disorder ...
The irony of antidepressants was that they were supposed to lift me out of depression, but they only dragged me down deeper.
Kathy Griffin is ready to share something she has "never talked about publicly." The comedian opened up on TikTok this week about being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). "This is ...