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I definitely have CPTSD, which I discovered 2 years ago on the "Crappy childhood fairy" youtube channel. The most significant word I have ever heard in my life is "Dysregulation" because it explains exactly what happens to me when i get stressed. I was amazed and happy to know that there was a word for what happens to me when I get stressed and that it was a "thing" not just my imagination. I love that this is in the ICD-11 "If functioning is maintained it is only through significant additional effort" because this has been my life since I was 2 or 3 years old. It's not my fault!!
@ryan h I watch crappy childhood fairy, too; she's fantastic! I just found this channel and I'm finding it every bit as helpful. I'm right there with you- "significant additional effort" is the story of my life. And I have felt so badly about myself for struggling to do what comes so easily to everyone else... Sending you support and compassion, you're not alone!
I think it's absolutely shocking that the DSM doesn't account for prolonged childhood trauma despite the amount of evidence that has been presented about the effects of this type of trauma. Thank God for the ICD because I would not have discovered at nearly 40 years old that I've been suffering with cPTSD for many many years 🙏. Now, at last, I have a diagnosis given to me by my UK therapist and so treatment options to help me manage such a complex mental and physiological health issue. And thank you, Dr, for explaining it all so thoroughly to increase my knowledge on the matter x
The DSM is only meant to be a tool to set up and find funding for drug trials. If it can’t be medicated, the DSM has no interest in it; hence, it’s the wrong place to look. I live in the US, and even medical professionals are unaware of this where I live.
Well-described. I'd like to emphasize for anyone reading this that while an accurate diagnosis *is* crucial, what matters most is what we *do* about it. Recovery is possible, but it is hard work and can take many years to see improvement. Best wishes!
Why would you suggest how long it will take? For all you know it might take a few months. It happens but you like to give people pointless hypnotic suggestion under the guise of compassion.
@@gethelp6271 Exactly, there have been cases of instant recovery that persisted which I think is possible for everyone. The problem is terror is so scary that people fear the fear and need time to believe/trust it's over for good. Another thing that unfortunately keeps people stuck is the external circumstances...if they are living with dangerous people and situations it can feel overwhelming to overcome.
No one will fully recover. Most of the people on here talking about these things are selling a program to "fix you" that's why it's all "this is fixable" it's manageable, not fixable.
the feeling numb and not hyper vigilant then having the tsunami of emotions is a particularly difficult issue... i am not able to express my true emotions in front of people, i numb out... but when i do feel, i feel to the point that i cant cope and again have to "check out" to survive. Because I'm not able to show people the depth of this, i am often ignored or told "you seem fine".... I know Im not... its such an awful way of being. Im desperate for someone to see how deep my feelings are, but my survival instnct wont let me ... its truly awful.
I am sorry about that and I appreciate you watching!Other videos you might be interested in can be found at: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=CPTSD
Alyson, may God's blessings and peace be upon you. I totally hear what you're saying. I'm almost 58 and I am still struggling and still in and out of counseling. I finally found another aspect of my trauma that I didn't realize was there, and I am now dealing with that. Praise God I am now at a point where Ican deal with it! It was so freeing to realize that my troubles were not character flaws and they were not petty weaknesses within me. Keep moving forward, as the doctor and many people that have commented, it can take years, it can be a process. It also is very helpful when we examine what our beliefs are with God and where our position is within that realm, and then move forward in our faith. Be blessed, you are loved.
I can relate to you with everything you said I really can my pain is so great that I feel I also check out and seems to start to even forget what was going on I have become a master at suppressing any kinda of feelings its a hard way to live each day. I wish you the best in your recovery, because I'm not sure if I even get it to tell you the truth.
Me too🥺🥺i m finally fifure out that i my must cut contact..iam angry foe my norgwr ,my sister makes my sxapwgoa. And i have c ptsd bexause of ego people..i m sad.i kind pwrson and never had so aomebody who loved me🥺❤️..thank for the video❤️
I started therapy 3 years ago at age 49, and from the onset learned that I present all the 'classic' signs of C-PTSD. I score 9/10 on the ACEs criteria. I also have a number of stress-related physical illnesses that I'm told are incurable. C-PTSD is a death sentence. Both my parents are narcissists and my stepfather was a psychopath. These people are best left to fester in their own toxicity as they don't believe; and never will believe they have done anything wrong, even when their actions are illegal. Other than my therapist, here in the UK, there is no available support, perhaps due to my age. I wish all listeners here every encouragement in their recovery and to live a meaningful and purposeful life. Keep going!
Thank you for watching and thank you for your kind words. I am sorry about your traumatic past. Here are some videos on cPTSD: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=CPTSD Please let me know if they help you. I am wishing you peace, health and happiness.
Same. I am 49 now but first learned about CPTSD ten years ago, just before I experienced an all new major trauma. I have not been able to recover from my CPTSD since then because I’ve been too preoccupied dealing with this new interrelational trauma which has continued for the past decade.
I’m in the UK too! I’m in my late 20’s though. I am wondering about this, and where to contact an informed therapist. I’ve not had much luck looking myself (after time with a therapist that was not good). I wish you all the best ❤
@@bbhdd6181Hello fellow UKer. Maybe I'm fortunate that my therapist and I 'clicked' from the initial meeting. I don't know, they are all I've known in that regard so don't have anyone else to compare to. I did go through a registered directory and took my time choosing. I've also had very strong intuition which I followed. Have you found another therapist? If I can help in any way, please let me know.
Yes, you are exactly right. Your view of CPTSD rightfully encompasses a whole patchwork of diagnoses. For years I've received my diagnoses piecemeal. Finally, at 66 years old -- 3 years ago-- I began to remember my childhood ritual abuse. Even though life isn't easy, I appreciate that there is a more coherent diagnosis. It's it's easier for me to understand and easier to explain to others. Most importantly it removes the stigma attached to many cognitive problems, memory problems, executive function problems, etc.
Bruce Waynesjustice, I have been in counseling on and off since I was 12. I am now almost 58 years old. Therapy and videos like this are so very helpful in understanding that it is not a character flaw or weakness in us, and that alone can be so freeing.
This lesson on cPTSD is what I needed. I was beginning to lose faith in my psychologist’s diagnosis because my family constantly gaslights me and psychologically attempts to control me. I know how much they love me. They provide for me financially at the moment because I busted my knee and changed jobs. my Mom has done what she can to support me, but what I need to heal is something that can’t be attained in a short period of time, ESPECIALLY if my truth is not allowed to be brought to light by all of my family members (I wonder why). So despite the amount of love I know that exists between us, I can’t let go, how much they’ve hurt me, due to unwillingness to hear and understand my condition. I can give them this diagnosis, and the symptoms, and how they present within myself, but they literally don’t want to hear it. I’m doing everything I can with the little strength I have left, to become self-sufficient, so I can live on my own. Those with the condition know how difficult this is. My 80 lb bag feels like it weighs a ton right now. I don’t know when the load will become literally unbearable, but for now, I just gotta get through tomorrow. I made it through today, which makes tomorrow seem a little less daunting. Thank you for your thorough explanation Dr. It brought me peace and will hopefully help me sleep better tonight. God bless and may we all continue to conquer the challenges life tends to throw our way :)
I appreciate you watching the video, Andrew. Maybe the videos on releasing trauma will help you: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=Releasing%20trauma And here are more videos on cPTSD: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=cptsd
Isn t it contradictory to love you+at the same time actively expressing the opposite? Does your therapist agree with this approach? My mother was finally diagnosed with npd, my father also had to deal with issues, i now know that they can t love but i have a friend who beleives his mom loves him even though she destroyed him-he s in complete denial+dependence & i wonder if he ll ever be able to help himself without first admitting the reality..
Hallelujah! I think all the personality disorders are just different maladaptive expressions of coping mechanisms to the trauma. They are different ways of reacting to the CPTSD
"If cPTSD was ever given it's due, then the DSM would be reduced to a pamphlet" - I'm officially dianosised with a PD; however everything that I've read from trauma experts rings absolutely true for me. I'm not a bad person with a bad personality, and I don't deserve punishment for it. I was abused & traumatized. I'm not a "bad daughter" - I'm a product of my environment. The best part of discovering cPTSD for me has been the hope it has given me: the hope that I can heal, that I can get better, that I'm not permanently broken and that I don't choose to be this way and it's not my fault. AND I have gotten better! Just by doing my own "self-therapy" - it's taken years of hard work, but it's so much better than "well, you're just a bad person who can't ever get close to people without hurting them" This is why it floors me when some people try to claim their diagnosis can't come from trauma, it's like you don't want to take the chance that you might at least partly recover from this? People who complain about how hard it is to live with their disorder. It's like, don't you want some relief from that struggle?
Its what's happening to me and I'm 61 years old it's a nightmare I'm glad you made this public. It's absolutely real I know because I'm living it that's how I know.
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@@vickieevenson9309 I know this shit didn't start here with me I know lots of people probably going through this narcissistic nightmare. Good luck and have faith something good will happen.
@@williamscottwilliamsen665 I know 100% that my life will improve!! By the grace of God he will bring me further on my journey and put another very important facet to my testimony to share with others! You be blessed and you keep moving forward, God bless you!
Thanku so much ,ur videos r giving me a new life ,i have been exposed to all kind of trauma since my childhood with no one to help, no family no friends,only me surviving through all the scars like u said it is like running a marathon with 80kg rucksack on your head u just dragging urself to the finish line ,so hard to live like this ,i hope one day i will overcome my life. Sometimes i just don't know what my trueself want, always have been very confused when deciding what's the right option.
So glad to find your videos. I use avoidance at basically all times. I'm 35 and trying to heal myself on my own because I can not afford to even see a doctor for this. I went through a lot growing up I don't really talk about it because most people would say I probably deserved what happened in my past. I had no idea I was living with a form of PTSD until meeting my fiance who is a veteran with PTSD. This video has actually brought to light a lot I deal with everyday. What you said about being a high functioning person with cptsd really made sense to how I feel all the time. I don't have the ability to completely shut down when I'm feeling that overwhelming feeling coming.
As an aspiring fiction writer who has interest in portraying PTSD and C-PTSD with respect and dignity instead of fantasizing/fluffing it up/falling into stock inaccurate and offensive tropes, this is a godsend. I don’t have either - a fact for which I am thankful - but that does not give me free reign to treat a real, horrible thing as a plaything. Research is critical even when writing about unreality. A lot of my older high school writing about traumatized characters makes me cringe extremely hard now for a reason.
I have CPTSD and Quiet BPD. It is not easy to live with but my fear of abandonment/beliefs of I'm being abandoned are getting better with time and my ability to work with my physiology when it comes to flashbacks/trauma response has improved a lot thanks to my interest in psychology, the nervous system, functional medicine and many years in therapy
One of the things that has worked so well for me to overcome that fear of abandonment which is very similar to the fear of rejection is to start to listen to my own voice. To use it. To accept it. To give myself validation and compassion. And now I don’t fear so much others abandoning me because I am very present for my own being. Hope that helps ❤️
@@Scoop2380 usually people I've formed an emotional attachment to. I either start to believe they think of me as a bad person and want to abandon me (which happened to me a lot as a kid by my father) or I get afraid that one day they will find someone to replace me and then turn on me. But since I've been doing trauma therapy it has really helped me with this and it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be unless I'm having a PTSD emotional flashback
@@TranscendingTrauma I'm so glad you've found something that has helped 🥰 I have found self compassion helps a lot because it meets the need that we need in the moment. Which is extremely healing in and of itself 💕
@@Space_Princess Yes ❤️ because it’s instant. Because were right there with ourselves lol and sometimes even the most loving friend or partner isn’t available. But we’re always right there with ourselves! I get what you’re writing up here especially that fear of someone turning on you. I’ve had a lot of betrayal trauma in my life. And I’ve learned the self compassion and now I’m trying to really learn to trust others. And to not fear if they do end up rejecting and abandoning me or turning on me. A few things that have helped with that is to not become overly dependent on one person. And also again to build that very strong relationship with myself.
Growing up in a dysfunctional family , racial discrimination, struggling thru poverty ,having well over 50 street fights , being shot multiple times , being stabbed in the face another time stabbed in the leg , being jumped beaten and robbed f , set up by so called friends and having house broken in to and vandalized - the list goes on and on . Does this qualify for one feeing chronic Ptsd ? 😵💫😵💀
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I have a CPTSD diagnosis. I Made it 6 minutes in, but I've started to cry. I haven't dissociated for a long time, but I worry about it. It's something that is difficult to explain to others. It was in 2007 and I was the subject of an argument between the person I worked with and our boss. My friend didn't understand why I didn't say anything. I couldn't tell him I was in a state of dissociation. I've learned to recognize that "discomfort" and physically leave the situation. I realized that when I have to leave, I have to leave! I know I'll leave without moving. I fear this more than anything. It's embarrassing and very painful afterwards. No matter what ends up happening, for me in both instances I emotionally breakdown, but if I leave no one sees me crying. Thank you for the video, but I'm going to cry now. Which is a good thing, for most of my life I couldn't feel anything, I didn't cry. I didn't laugh. I was an automaton. People have no idea of the damage. When I finally had my breakdown in the 1990s, something strange happened. I started writing left handed and i discovered that I was ambidextrous. The right side of my brain and the back of my brain started tingly along with my left arm and BOOM I'm a genius. It would have been nice to grow up as a genius. Now it's a game of what ifs and shame. I had a buried memory of writing left handed as a young child, one of my brothers said I was weird writing left handed so I didn't, AND i never told my mom which was my biggest mistake. it's my birthday today and I've been alone my whole life. I have an Avoidant personality disorder.
Thank you so much for watching the video. Here are some videos on Autism ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=autism ADD: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=ADD And more videos on CPTSD: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=CPTSD
This video explains why some people experience their blood pressure jumping well over 140/90 to dangerous level right away when a major life crisis starts to happen to them until it starts to become resolved. It is because they were already experiencing the signs and symptoms of PTSD because of childhood trauma or whatever before the next major crisis in their life started. A retired nurse who was already into advanced old age warned me about putting too much faith into the theory of evolution. She is right in coming to that conclusion instead of assuming that every case of heart disease is to some degree an inherited condition. We shouldn't assume that every case of A.D.H.D. set of signs and symptoms is to some degree an inherited condition too.
I just want to say thank you for acknowledging that 6 year olds can have temper tantrums, because a lot of people love to treat the existence of such a thing as completely wrong and maladjusted in all children over literally 1 year old.
I am sorry that happened to you and I appreciate you watching the video. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=cPTSD
Thank you sooo much Dr. Snipes! You are amazing, courageous, & informative. Thank you sooo much! How do we find therapists to treat this horrible condition?
when you consider also that some people think in words with emotions while others are very visual many even artistic that if they experience prolonged Trauma may develop symptoms whereby they actually are triggered into reliving the Trauma to some extent while they are remembering a specific Trauma Event, Its AMAZING how Resiliant the Subconscious part of the Brain is to try and Protect a person from Trauma until they can further grow to a point of awareness & begin the proper healing process to address the issues. Its a Survival Mechanism that kicks in so that a Child or person can have a much better chance at Survival !!!!
this video was really informative and validating! being in a situation for years that you can’t escape is the hardest thing i’ve had to deal with. c-ptsd is very real and i wish it was included in the DSM :/
Let's talk about additional issues connected with trauma from the angle when one seeks help from medical industry. If you grew up in 1990s - there was not talk about trauma. You would seek your anxiety symptoms - and information available would direct you towards CBT. All help you seek would be lensed through DSM and CBT. This is huge problem because: Then CBT would explain that your panic is imaginary hallucination and that toxic people do not exist at all - that you are creating label toxic in your head through your explanations. This is the definition of gaslighting found in narcissistic abuse. This way CBT brainwashed anyone with anxiety and panic triggers and flashbacks into subservience, fawning and self blame, self hate. This is true for social anxiety - which is nothing else but part of Complex Trauma. Social anxiety is further obfuscated by CBT and DSM since the definition of social anxiety is deliberately mixed up with Paranoid disorder. This is due to Pharma mafia, making huge money on random people with anxiety issues seeking help. CPTSD was discovered in 1994. PTSD was discovered in 1980. Until 1980 PTSD symptoms were labeled as Shell shock from wars and patients were told to toughen up - do we see the repetition of abuse by mental health authorities, the same one with social anxiety today. Both DSM and CBT are doing real and serious intentional damage and needs to be either radically changed or banned altogether. In 2002 there was Trauma model - that explains any psychological issue as product of trauma- however this research was banned due to Pharma mafia - google trauma model 2002. With CPTSD I learned that there are certain concepts that are not explained by CBT (This includes self help books and online help and therapy). Polyvagal theory - states that anxiety, panic and uncomfortable symptoms that CBT instructs us to evade, focus and spend a lot of time and money to nitpick - instead of crusades, Polyvagal theory states that we need to wait for storm to pass. Emotional dysregulation - while CBT instructs us to worry and spend time nitpicking our fears and thus creating more unnecessary drama and hysteria - dysregulation on the other hand explains that when we are triggered and with flashbacks there will be amygdala hijacking, and our brain will go into panic mode. This is not our fault. This is automatic. This is due to conditioning, being in toxic ambient with untreated mentally ill people around us. So - this is trauma stuck inside our body. It is not personal fault, there is no toxic shame that CBT builds up inside us as if we can control these dysregulations. We can't - it is hypnosis and program that is being ran inside us. There are ways to regulate - but it has nothing to do with methods proposed by CBT. CBT advice makes dysregulation worse and thus last longer. External reference locus of control or Trauma bonding - with toxic shame inside us, our self worth will be relocated in other people and we will see other people as gods. We will believe anything they say and order us. we will thus fawn and shut up and self censor ourselves, start to be addicted to other people and their feelings - and we will try to fix other people , their anger and we will take their criticism as personal - this is trauma bonding or codependency or lack of self love (as explained by Ross Rosenberg, author of Human magnet syndrome). When our relationships are messed up as explained by Glasser - we will develop symptoms that mimic mental illness - and CBT explains and perceives this mimicking of mental illness as real mental illness - and then treats anxiety as hallucinations. This way CBT is performing lobotomy on perfectly normal human beings who are not having any hallucinations at all. The fears and fawning inside is trauma being stuck inside the body. Trauma is caused by external factor: toxic people and untreated mentally ill people around us, narcissists and aggressive borderliners. Mobbing, abuse, bullying is always behind and trauma and anxiety and panic and hysteria. There is invalidation from toxic ambient that is causing trauma. I never heard of ICD at all. I thought that DSM was the only classification out there. Thanks for that info!
I have all of these. Except the flashbacks I think don't have a visual element. It's more I get flooded with intense emotion and react. I've blocked out a lot that my sister remembers. I also have gotten stressed and couldn't recognize where I was. I feel that I have low stress tolerance than others because my reactions are so over the top.. I feel I can't function and just want to recluse at home. I just recently realized I numb myself by constantly staying busy, scrolling through Facebook or when I feel pain or discomfort, music or rocking to shove the emotion back down again. Then I go numb. The weird thing is, I've been no contact with my narcissistic guardian and the cult I was in. But it seems like it's just getting worse. Time doesn't heal all wounds.
Problem is cPTSD & PTSD keep the trauma memory in the present since it doesn't get processed and filed away like it should. I have a significant reduction in my symptoms and I am working towards full healing. Try some healing techniques: journaling (free), spending time with nature/animals, EMDR, bodywork, massage, breathwork, fasting, drumming/rattling, dancing, resting, sleeping, art therapy, micro-dosing mushrooms, etc.
That was a fantastic and informative video.. it subtly sidesteps the top down pressure in thinking from cPTSDs exclusion from the dsm 5 and the spin off effects in what is essentially misdiagnosis in North America.
Even though my CPTSD has improved a lot, I still struggle with a lot of these issues in my life .. Some days are better than others... I basically avoid relationships because I feel a woman would not be able to handle my CPTSD issues. .
I hear you I've avoided any potential close relationships for ov er 10 years. It wasn't part of the plan. Just know that there are others out here that understand and have the same fears. Be kind to yourself🐱
Thank you for explaining all this. Even if CPTSD is not necessarily recognized as a diagnosis to insurance, wouldn't PTSD still be relevant and recognized instead? From what I understand, if you have CPTSD, you still have PTSD, only in it's more severe form... FYI, I had a forensic psychologist analyze me for a trial who specifically used the term "CPTSD" in reference to me, so even if it's not recognized in the DSM, it appears to be recognized on some level by forensic psychologists here in TN. I feel like that is a positive thing for those of us with CPTSD.
65 & occasionally an immature 6 year old. 10 years ago moved to the town of my parents This was the fourth time I tried to relate to my parents, trying to get it right. When I didn't live in the same town they often had no contact with me Spent the video going "Yep...yep...yep" Thanks again. Will listen again, and comment again. Yesterday I was reminded how impossible it can be for me to say "No" to an authority figure. I have been irrational about a relationship encounter. Many people could have successfully negotiated. I have not had any alcohol, possible a year, that's not right, in a while. Been a while since I have not been able to not drink more than I had agreed with myself to allow. However after the hangover did not buy more dispite a desire and still having money in my wallet When I tried to talk to the person my ability to talk broke down. Been I'm therapy for five years, thought this type of experience was behind me. This is Friday morning, the incident sparked me Wednesday morning. Regular people could have negotiated this situation. I felt wild and only self harmed a little. Because of these type of experiences I limit my exposure to people have had a very spotted work history, never married, and will not even approach relationships that could be intimate (other than my therapist & the mother of a former lover), by intimate I mean feeling safe enough with a person to be able to have coherent wise conversations that is to say my ' friends are Facebook friends . It may be years since I shared a meal with a friend. I do get out in public and a known character in town. Finally joined.
Relationships are so hard for me. As soon as someone does something that reminds me of my abuse, I go into an angry emotional state and I can feel myself becoming guarded again. I almost think maybe I shouldn't be friends with them. Are they even safe? I do this with friends and family. Is that part of Complex ptsd? Like almost BPD splitting? I've been told I have cptsd
I am sorry about that. Creating safety is important. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=CPTSD
I was 7 yrs old when I was told that I had a memory block I remember telling the doctor over and over "I don't understand why can't I remember" I couldn't remember age 4, 5, and six I remembered before that and in present moment. I had amnesia and only 5 yrs ago , in my 50's I remembered a bit of what happened - a before, middle and end...I now remember where it happened -
It was probably caused by a major accident with physical, because I had one as well. Around 4-5yo, I was swinging my legs and got stuck in the bicicle wheel and broke it. My dumb father removed the spoke cover that day. Crappy bike and crappy construct. He had ADHD, NPD, cognitive dissonance and kept repeating and yelling his excuse about the accident. Also had to relearn to talk, which made me really awkward in school with all my other mental health problems. Got a major setback, while being raised by emotionally abusive parents.
ARTICULATE, thank you so much for sharing that. I have been in and out of counseling since I was 12 and I am now nearly 58 and seeing a therapist again. I couldn't understand why after all the counseling I've had that I was not healing completely. On Thanksgiving Day this year it all came crumbling down upon me when I remembered something that has extremely impacted my whole life. I have an excellent memory and I can remember things beforehand and after and could not understand why I could not remember this. I have acknowledged all other areas of trauma I have lived through as a child but for some reason this one area could not be touched until now. I am so happy that you commented and mentioned your age and the memory aspect. God's blessings to you on your healing Journey.
Thanks SO MUCH for the vid! At least I have something to show my therapist to prove that cptsd is real in SOME fashion. There's a rant at the bottom, so feel free to ignore. I wish I knew what to do, in general. I'm 40 and have seen about 5 different therapists in the past 8 yrs, and it never really feels like I get anywhere or am understood. It feels like they all, at some point, give up on me. It feels this way because I'm the type of person that challenge others' methods with questions if I don't understand something, in hopes of understanding. But, in the end, it feels like I'm left with the therapist being something like "well, then you tell me what to do". I'm very much out of ideas and have mostly given up on planning for the whole "retirement" thing or what to "do" with the remainder of my life, which is kind of scary (in a sense) but the consensus via everyone seems to be "well, you put yourself there, so you figure it out".
I am so sorry about that and I appreciate you watching the video. What did you find most useful from the video? If you’re interested in addressing cPTSD, you can find videos on it at: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=cptsd
@Doc Snipes it was very helpful to see where the icd11 showcases how it differs from the dsm5. Many of my therapists have an air about them that it doesn't exist unless they've discovered it or it's in the dsm5
totally get that, My cancer oncologist would not take questions. Just told me what would be happening. I said through gritted teeth, i don't do monologues. As I got up to walk she roared sit down at me!! didn't end well.
Have been wondering if my child had Autism for a long time and still no diagnosis, now I am coming to believe she has C-PTSD and maybe both Autism AND C-PTSD. So far since she is NON-verbal and 18 diagnosed with DMDD. Since COVID and feeling safe at home I believe she is "working through" and re-living trauma. Nothing but a BLACK box, Im so happy you are here on you tube, your videos are helping me learn soooo much! Many trials of drugs tried, my daughter has Down syndrome and all drugs were disasterous! Using Ayervedic herbs and deep breaths, ProloQuo 2 go communication many hours per day. She avoids working with me 95% of the time. Nothing worse than thinking your child doesn't like you! Very slow progress, at least there IS progress as we keep ALL stress out of our lives. So many people end up institutionalized and on highly sedating drugs because many people have absolutely NO clue why an IDD person is aggressive. Public Schools are a BIG part, sadly Capitalism and lack of LOVING and COMPASSIONATE people etc. Sorry for ranting, but I need alot of therapy!
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You are very well educated and informal i appreciate your support in dealing with incompetent "professionals" in your field you take the time and engage whereas my local funnyfarm docs are there for a paycheck and not thorough with psyche evals or prescriptions they botched my whole psyche eval and gave me a generalized symptom sheet that is accurate enough but its only half a coin its clear they did not listen to me nor did they care about jack diddly squat besides the turtles coming in at the end of the payperiod
That sounds awful and I sorry it happened to you. I appreciate you watching the video. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=CPTSD
4:30 this makes so much sense. I hadnt heard this symptom before, but I have talked about this with My therapist. Where I felt My threat alarm was busted, like it is hard for me to put a dimension to danger. Like rationally I know what is dangerous, but I don't feel in me that feeling to make me react.
Rockefeller medicine = victim blaming & profit making. That's how the Rockefeller medical system invalidates/pathologies victims further. The aim was not healing but avoiding accountability for the powerful. They know what they're doing. This is how capitalism keeps itself protected and the drones controlled. How can people heal if they are being blamed systematically DARVO style?
😢😢😢😢I did today! 😢neighbors playing loud music with bad things in the music I flipped out yelling screaming to please turn it off!!! They wouldn't scared to call the cops because my perpetrator was a cop😭😭😭😭😭 I battle cptsd and pba, symptoms started at 4 years of age
I am so sorry about that and I appreciate you watching the video. Here are some videos on trauma and on releasing it from the body: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
Watching to see if I can self diagnose & do some self healing. I have always been really into fitness though I after gone through a few traumatic hate crime assaults & moving to a rural place I do not enjoy being at, I now cannot motivate myself to do a work out, I have lost interest in having a relationship, though I must say that you are very lovely & attractive Doc Snipes, and your empathy & inner beauty is very healing to me. I wonder if I can hire you for counseling.
It is very hard. I trained in hypnosis, I got a few bits smoothed out by treating what I thought were the BPD traits that ma had. Emotional dysregulation and the 0 to 60 were eye openers. As a child it was very dangerous to be weak. I think that is where the 0 to 60 developed
@heaven cursed cat duh, it is stress hence the name of the cpt"S"d. Think you did something little boy. Sad life to go around invalidating people in the comments. Thanks for letting us know you're miserable for sure so we can delight in that loser lol.
I just lost my woman because I’m dealing with severe CPTSD and she doesn’t understand that I mean no harm. I love her so much and I’m crushed rn because I don’t want to be this way and it’s not my fault. I’m in therapy now but I’ve been dealing with this my entire life and won’t be a short healing process unfortunately. I’m a very intelligent and articulate person but this thing is causing me to lose attention. I’m on autopilot and not mentally present most days , feeling very numb , and avoidant.
I’m really sorry you’re going through this. It sounds incredibly painful and overwhelming. Complex PTSD can have a significant impact on relationships, especially when those around us don’t fully understand the weight of what we’re carrying. Your experience of feeling numb, avoidant, and disconnected is a common response when living with CPTSD. The brain goes into survival mode, often leading to the “autopilot” state you described. It’s clear that you care deeply about your partner and your relationship, and losing that connection while battling CPTSD can be heart-wrenching. It’s important to remind yourself that healing from CPTSD is a process, and while it can feel like you’re stuck, seeking therapy is a crucial step toward regaining control over your life and emotional well-being. Sometimes, the people in our lives struggle to understand the invisible battles we’re fighting. It’s not easy to convey what it feels like when your mind is constantly in survival mode. However, your self-awareness, intelligence, and willingness to seek help are all strengths that will serve you well in your journey to healing. Please be gentle with yourself during this time. Recovery isn’t linear, but every step you take-no matter how small-brings you closer to feeling more present and in control. Reaching out, whether through therapy or to communities that understand what you’re going through, can help you feel less isolated in this process. I’d be grateful if you were to share what you found most useful from the video. Also, if you're interested in more tips on the topic or if you want to explore my video library, you can use my AI: allceus.com/AskDocSnipes. Please remember that it’s okay to grieve the loss while also holding hope that things can get better, both in your healing and in how you connect with others as you work through this.
Asking from the perspective of a new student therapist just starting a deep dive into cptsd. If a client has this diagnosis then they would not be diagnosed with MDD also, is that correct?
According to the ICD11, IF cPTSD can explain their symptoms, then a concurrent MDD dx would not be appropriate. However, if you are in the US or the insurance companies you work with require a DSM v TR diagnosis, you will need to explore what other diagnosis is applicable since cPTSD is not in the DSM
Yes. For many with DD's, the disorders are a coping mechanism brought on by CPTSD due to their continuous developmental complex traumas. However, some things that present like certain DD's (DP;DR) may not be CPTSD or PTSD related and must be assessed properly by a Doctor to figure out the actual issue causing the symptoms that seem like those DD's I mentioned. True DD's are trauma/CPTSD/PTSD related. DID and OSDD certainly are trauma-based.
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This video has been very enlightening. I have C-PTSD from a bad relationship and living in a bad area (2 years). My ex-partner used to self harm herself in many different ways. Her attempted suicides. When she would get really angry she wouldn't let my leave our apartment without the threat of physical violence or saying she would and I quote directly " if you try to leave, ill tell the police that you raped me" (*sociopathic staring*). Numerous police encounters with her and in our apartment in general. It's been almost 5 years and it still really effects me everyday. Primarily through intrusive violent thoughts or no self worth. Treatment is available though and I've felt a better than I have after receiving some therapy and anxiety medication. Thank you for your video. This helps me and others understand ourselves better.
Thank you for watching the video. I am sorry for all that you’ve endured. It sounds awful and would affect anyone. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=CPTSD
I was diagnosed with CPTSD about 5 years ago, in the US. I receive disability for it . Seems like if it isn't recognized here it would be hard to get government benefits, strange.
Thanks so very much!! I am definitely a C-PTSD SURVIVOR! From before birth to second grade. Was the most difficult time for me. I figured it out at 62 years old!!! 🫤😖 Really take’s determination and character to rise above it! I was misdiagnosed many times, tried different psychic meds to no avail! Knowledge is truly POWERFUL!!! I still struggle but, I understand much more and handle things much better. I should donate my body to science, I’m absolutely sure my brain was way too small, but I forced myself to learn. I was able to get a degree and other college credits. But, never felt good enough, smart enough or wanted. I encourage everyone to do what they can to heal and move forward 🙏💜🙏
Also my case, I survived extreme events for long bouts of time, and because I am highly functional I managed to finish my Masters but people don't take my condition seriously when I talk about it. It feels like nobody wants or can understand the hell I am going through
What should I do if a loved one was raped and the doctors gave her 6 hardcore drugs at once and fried her mind. She’s been off all prescribed drugs for a year and now she has constant brain fog and daily panic like she just got in an accident and won’t leave the house for over a year. She is afraid of seeing a doctor because they destroyed her brain. Now I’m a caretaker and have no help and have to support her whole life. I’m strong but feel like life has defeated us both.
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Yup, that's how the Rockefeller medical system invalidates/pathologies victims further. The aim was not healing but avoiding accountability for the powerful. They know what they're doing. This is how capitalism keeps itself protected and the drones controlled. How can people heal if they are being blamed systematically DARVO style?
You’re so welcome. I am grateful to be of help and I appreciate you watching the video. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=CPTSD
Thank you for sharing your experience. It must have been incredibly challenging to go through years of trauma in foster and group homes, and it’s understandable that getting a diagnosis after 30 years could feel like a mix of relief and frustration. ADHD and PTSD can be difficult to untangle, especially when trauma has played such a large role in your life. As you begin to process these diagnoses, have you found any tools or therapies that are helping you manage? I’d love to hear what’s been helpful so far on your healing journey.
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Music . Dolls from childhood collecting. Pushing people away when stressed. I have puppets my therapist said are parts of me that I bring out. But she said im functioning. I am very hard on myself. Everything you said is true.. I'm reparenting myself in my 40s.
I'm fairly certain I have cptsd. My earliest memories were 3 years old watching my father brutalize my mother, then my mother left and started dating a twice convicted pedophile whom raped and tortured me at 4 years old. Then my mother put it in the newspaper when I was in first grade, the parents of the other kids assumed I would become a sexual predator so they told their kids about it. I'd get bullied ruthlessly for it until I learned martial arts and fought back. When my father learned I wasn't his kid when I was 7 he would beat me till he was tired every time I did something wrong. I tried getting help but no one believed me so I just through myself into harms way to protect others who couldn't protect themselves because I knew how hopeless it felt to have no one bother to help. Then when I was 10 my father forced me to do 20 pushups on a fractured forearm, then on my 11th birthday party I wanted to have it around my peers of very few friends I had instead of just at my mother's house and no friends. She stormed in the front door and just yelled at me saying since I didn't want to spend my birthday with her that I wouldn't see her ever again, embarrassed me due to me being 11 and crying in front of my friends. When I was 14 I was forced to sit and do my homework where my father could see me, I refused and said I didn't want to do it. He just lunged on me in full mount and choked me with 2 hands and his weight bearing down on my throat, as the lights were going out I thought he was going to kill me that time. He let go and just sat back in front of the TV with no expression, I got up and retreated to my room and called him an asshole. As soon as I went to slam my door he kicked it in and went right after me, chased me around my bed and I used judo to throw him into my closet using his monentum, he lunged at me again and I used judo to throw him into my wall and I lost balance and fell ass first into a milk crate. All I could do at that point was cover my head with my arms while he swung haymakers at my head. Then he threw me to the floor belly down, pinned my arms with his knees and punched me in the back of the head 8 solid times. Then my uncle on my mother's side would let me hang out to go fishing and he'd buy me cigarettes and beer, what I didn't know until I was 16 was he was video taping me through a peek hole he carved in one of the bathroom doors every time I showered or used the bathroom. My mother found the VHS tape. When I was 16 I finally had enough abuse from my father and I fought back and almost killed him by holding a rear naked choke too long. My father stopped putting his hands on me and would just say demoralizing and degrading things to me and he finally got his revenge when he slandered my name in court when I was 30 and stole my son. Since then I excommunicated myself from society and from all family, most of my friends are dead and politics took the rest. My entire working life has been difficult to hold a job because my short term memory is awful and it's hard for me to focus at times and hard to learn new tasks. Relationships never work due to women cheating and manipulative behavior. So I dunno. Everywhere I go I always scan the area, every face because I'm used to being attacked when my back is turned so I'm hyper vigilant. I'm fully capable of shutting off my emotional connection to my past when I discuss it and not make eye contact. My night terrors come in the form of flashbacks in my dreams, often leads me to swing in my sleep, something I've done usually when over tired.all my relationships do give me brief periods of happiness but always with the reality that it won't last, when the problems start i just shut down so when they get to the point where they leave i feel nothing. This was probably a massive novel but a brief run down of my life story
I'm so sorry to hear about what you went through in your childhood. Your courage in sharing this speaks volumes. I want you to know that I'm grateful that you are helping those in need, I think that’s truly honorable. Thank you!
@@DocSnipes i was diagnosed with PTSD, mild neurocognitive disorder and major depression back in 2017, maybe all that can be summed into CPTSD which would be better considering the short term memory problem could be fixed, it's been the cause of my struggles keeping a job for more than a year and a half
PD is the abbreviation for “Personality Disorder”. Thank you so much for watching the video. Here are more videos on cPTSD: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=CPTSD
I have a question please answer for me the girlfriend and I’ve been just have not getting along the last couple years and I knew she had PTSd twooccasions when she was young and when she was a teenager, but she acted like it didn’t bother her any at all but then she would have these episodes with me like blaming me for things that that I didn’t do and stuff like that to where she started being distant from me for like six Months And couldn’t figure it out what was going on and everybody thinks that I’m the bad guy and it was not me and I wasn’t doing anything. It was just her blaming me and so then I finally figured out the PTSD was actually making her delusional now I’m talking to her about it but she’s playing like she doesn’t get it. She’s lying to me. I don’t understand how I can get through to her she’s telling me she’s out of town when she’s not she’s just so scared for some reason and then I wonder why is it me that’s getting blamed for this and why is nobody else getting blamed why am I the one to take all the heat?
I have a family member that has been diagnosed with dissociative disorder and it has been going on for MANY years..as a result of childhood sexual abuse. How can I help if she won't recognize and seek help. She had ongoing therapy for 13 years, but stopped.
She needs to find her own way to healing. I'm 56 years old and have had C-PTSD for 50 years. I've started and stopped therapy many times. Working on the trauma is unbelievably difficult. It brings up way too much emotion which makes work and relationships next to impossible. I have to work to support myself so I'm saving up so that I can do the therapy once I retire. It's just impossible to work/have relationships and work through the trauma at the same time - at least it's been the case for me. Maybe it's the same way for your family member.
Thank you for that comprehensive video on cptsd. Could you please advise on effective therapy or therapies which could help. As I live in the UK, where this diagnosis does not seem to be recognised or acknowledged, how would someone with cptsd access effective help. Many thanks.
One or a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Talk Therapy to process unexpressed/unarticulated emotions/experiences and training to better handle/interpret future experiences), Exposure Therapy (or "Face Your Fears" therapy to help with anxiety) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (used to reduce the intensity of persisting effects of past experiences) are used to treat it. Research is still ongoing and currently these techniques are considered best suited to treat cPTSD. Look for a therapist who is trained on these. Keep in mind cPTSD is a chronic condition, so it's better to be ready for a long term treatment as it can sometimes take many years to fully recover (it varies based on duration of trauma, age when trauma occured, individual's personality etc). (look for a therapist who understands BPD, NPD, ASPD etc or effects of abuse in general in case you have faced abuse in an intimate relationship such as a parent, spouse etc). Also, as cPTSD makes it difficult to be mindful, practising Meditation or Yoga along with therapy may help (talk to the therapist to find alternatives if these don't appeal to you). Eventual goal is to reach a state of mind where you feel safe, calm and mindful without using any medication (add any other goals you may have). If you have any addictions add that to the goal as well, a holistic approach is best and it's worth it. Wish you the best.
Mary, look for a Trauma Therapist. They specialise in all kinds of trauma and will help you. I've been going to mine for about 2 1/2 years now and the difference it has made, not only to my life but my family's lives is unbelievable. Good luck xx
Thank you all so much for your help and recommendations, much appreciated and helpful. Sharon, could I ask if you also live in the UK, and if so, how did you find a trauma therapist? Many thanks.
@@shartosi666 CBT is not much help, it has basically has the same effectiveness as a placebo. Developing language and understanding trauma is necessary but eventually you have to connect to the body where the trauma is stored. The Body Keeps The Score...so EMDR, bodywork, yoga, micro-dosing mushrooms, working with animals, art therapy, dancing, drumming/rattling, journaling (free), etc is very effective
I've been told I have a disorganized attachment style by a therapist. I know I was taken from my biological parents as a 7 month old from neglect. Then I went to a foster home and then my grandparents. Can home changes in toddlers create disorganized attachments as well?
Yes, please try these healing tools: journaling, EMDR, bodywork, yoga, massage, spending time with animals/nature, fasting, breathwork, micro-dosing mushrooms, etc.
I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea after sleep study at home. May get Inspire implant. Couldn't get used to CPAP. I haven't had good night's sleep in 40 yrs. Never dream. If I do, I'm always running and gasping for breath in dream.
You’re so welcome. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=CPTSD. Please let me know how you are planning to address cPTSD
Is it possible to develop cptsd from a relationship with someone with BPD and sud comorbid? It's been two and a half years and I know I'm a codependent so I know that's wearing on me but in another video about the 15 signs about hitting rock bottom of codependency you mentioned the overlap of CPTSD. It seems logical if you could develop it long-term trauma that relationship is almost 100%, especially when you're still in it because your codependency won't allow you to let go. She hasn't started treatment yet and now that she's going to I kind of feel cruel if I break this close to the end after this long. I feel like I dangled that carrot of it's okay to trust someone they're not going to leave you but I might break before she gets better or at least gets a chance to get better. But now I'm curious about this overlap you mentioned in the other video and curious if the relationship itself can cause it
Thank you for watching the video. Indeed, co-occurring diagnoses like ADHD, depression, or borderline personality disorder should only be given if the symptoms are not fully explained by Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and all criteria for the additional diagnoses are met. The key takeaway is that if CPTSD accounts for all the symptoms, then that alone should be the diagnosis. This contrasts with the DSM-5, which does not currently recognize CPTSD as a separate diagnosis. In that segment, I point out that if a person’s symptoms align with CPTSD, especially when trauma is present, it might explain behaviors that would otherwise be diagnosed as a personality disorder in DSM-5 settings. This distinction is critical for accurate diagnosis and treatment, especially considering how CPTSD captures the broader impact of prolonged trauma. If you're interested in more tips on the topic or if you want to explore my video library, you can use my AI: allceus.com/AskDocSnipes.
I have just become aware of complex PTSD in the past few weeks. I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD about 5 years ago. I'm also an older adult. My question is can you have C-PTSD plus autism and ADHD? I lived through a lot of trauma as a young kid, and my autism and ADHD doesn't seem to explain some of the problems I live with daily. Should I also go back to the place that diagnosed me with autism to be tested for c-ptsd?
Yes, it is possible to have Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) along with autism and ADHD. The symptoms of C-PTSD can overlap significantly with those of ADHD and autism, which can sometimes make diagnosis challenging. Here are some key points to consider: - Overlap of Symptoms: Many symptoms of C-PTSD, such as emotional dysregulation, hypervigilance, and difficulty concentrating, can also be seen in individuals with ADHD and autism. - Misdiagnosis: C-PTSD is often misdiagnosed as ADHD or anxiety because of the overlapping symptoms. This can lead to individuals not receiving the appropriate treatment for their trauma. - Trauma and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Individuals with autism and ADHD may be more vulnerable to the effects of trauma due to their neurodevelopmental conditions, which can exacerbate symptoms and complicate the clinical picture. Given your history of trauma and the fact that your current diagnoses do not fully explain your daily struggles, it would be beneficial to seek a comprehensive evaluation for C-PTSD. Returning to the place that diagnosed you with autism and ADHD could be a good starting point, as they are already familiar with your case. However, ensure that the professionals you consult have experience with trauma and C-PTSD to get an accurate assessment. If you are interested in learning more about C-PTSD and its management, or to easily find my videos in the video library, please feel free to use my AI: AllCEUs.com/AskDocSnipes .
Is it possible to have both PTSD and C-PTSD? I have gone through multiple traumatic events including ones in childhood, teenage years, and adult years. I'm diagnosed with BPD and PTSD and Bipolar. Everything I see about C-PTSD is relatable and fits me. At this point every time I mention my PTSD diagnosis I say that C-PTSD is probably more accurate but I'm diagnosed with PTSD.
I'm really sorry to hear about what you're going through. It's clear you've faced a lot of challenges and it takes courage to acknowledge and talk about them. It's definitely possible to experience symptoms of both PTSD and C-PTSD, especially if you've gone through multiple traumatic events over different stages of your life. Given your history and symptoms, it might be worthwhile to discuss your observations with your mental health professional. They can help determine whether a diagnosis of C-PTSD is more appropriate for you and adjust your treatment plan accordingly. Have you considered bringing up these specific concerns with your therapist or psychiatrist to explore this further? If you’re interested in learning more about C-PTSD, PTSD Bipolar and BPD, please feel free to use my AI at: allceus.com/AskDocSnipes
HPA is short for the Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal axis and helps regulate your adrenal glands, your cortisol levels, your thyroid and gonadal hormones, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, oxytocin, blood sugar levels, immune system, neurotransmitters etc.
So if an entire town burns down, that's one trauma, but then you have the news of if yours surv]ived, then if it did now what? I feel so bad for my town that was left in the disaster Area. Then you have schools who let campuses share with us and it was an entire year of that said schools students bullying our students, then you have the break ups the escapes the deaths etc.
Can Emotional Childhood Neglect even if unintentional lead to cPTSD in some people. I have been diagnosed with cPTSD from my emotional childhood neglect and the trauma feels minor but the effects major
Unintended emotional childhood neglect can indeed lead to complex PTSD (cPTSD). Complex PTSD often arises from prolonged exposure to traumatic events where escape feels impossible, and this can include emotional neglect during childhood. Children who experience adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as emotional neglect, may develop cPTSD if they grow up in environments where they feel unsafe and unsupported. This prolonged exposure to neglect can lead to symptoms such as re-experiencing traumatic events, hypervigilance, mood swings, low self-esteem, and difficulty trusting others. It's important to note that not all children who experience emotional neglect will develop cPTSD. The presence of a supportive caregiver or early intervention programs can mitigate the risk.However, without such support, the chronic stress and feelings of helplessness associated with emotional neglect can significantly impact a child's neurobiological development, increasing their vulnerability to cPTSD. For more detailed information on this topic, please feel free to use my AI: allceus.com/AskDocSnipes
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I definitely have CPTSD, which I discovered 2 years ago on the "Crappy childhood fairy" youtube channel. The most significant word I have ever heard in my life is "Dysregulation" because it explains exactly what happens to me when i get stressed. I was amazed and happy to know that there was a word for what happens to me when I get stressed and that it was a "thing" not just my imagination. I love that this is in the ICD-11 "If functioning is maintained it is only through significant additional effort" because this has been my life since I was 2 or 3 years old. It's not my fault!!
Thanks for watching. 😀
@@DocSnipes Doc Snipes, would you allow me to share/re-upload this video onto my channel, with a link and full credit to you? What a fabulous video
Shouldn’t you be diagnosed by a professional?
i recommend microdosing mushrooms if you have ptsd, adhd or bpd. it really helped me and I now I am in full control of my mental health.
@ryan h I watch crappy childhood fairy, too; she's fantastic! I just found this channel and I'm finding it every bit as helpful.
I'm right there with you- "significant additional effort" is the story of my life. And I have felt so badly about myself for struggling to do what comes so easily to everyone else...
Sending you support and compassion, you're not alone!
I think it's absolutely shocking that the DSM doesn't account for prolonged childhood trauma despite the amount of evidence that has been presented about the effects of this type of trauma. Thank God for the ICD because I would not have discovered at nearly 40 years old that I've been suffering with cPTSD for many many years 🙏. Now, at last, I have a diagnosis given to me by my UK therapist and so treatment options to help me manage such a complex mental and physiological health issue. And thank you, Dr, for explaining it all so thoroughly to increase my knowledge on the matter x
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They lump it in with BPD.
The DSM is only meant to be a tool to set up and find funding for drug trials. If it can’t be medicated, the DSM has no interest in it; hence, it’s the wrong place to look. I live in the US, and even medical professionals are unaware of this where I live.
@@pmartin6086They don't dump it in BPD. Avoid issue in it's entirety.
@melodeelewis462 Yes. They don't differentiate it, but they should. The ICD does.
Well-described.
I'd like to emphasize for anyone reading this that while an accurate diagnosis *is* crucial, what matters most is what we *do* about it.
Recovery is possible, but it is hard work and can take many years to see improvement.
Best wishes!
I appreciate you watching! Other videos that might help you cope with cPTSD can be found at ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=CPTSD
Why would you suggest how long it will take? For all you know it might take a few months. It happens but you like to give people pointless hypnotic suggestion under the guise of compassion.
@@gethelp6271 Exactly, there have been cases of instant recovery that persisted which I think is possible for everyone. The problem is terror is so scary that people fear the fear and need time to believe/trust it's over for good.
Another thing that unfortunately keeps people stuck is the external circumstances...if they are living with dangerous people and situations it can feel overwhelming to overcome.
Instant? No no no
No one will fully recover. Most of the people on here talking about these things are selling a program to "fix you" that's why it's all "this is fixable" it's manageable, not fixable.
the feeling numb and not hyper vigilant then having the tsunami of emotions is a particularly difficult issue... i am not able to express my true emotions in front of people, i numb out... but when i do feel, i feel to the point that i cant cope and again have to "check out" to survive. Because I'm not able to show people the depth of this, i am often ignored or told "you seem fine".... I know Im not... its such an awful way of being. Im desperate for someone to see how deep my feelings are, but my survival instnct wont let me ... its truly awful.
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Alyson, may God's blessings and peace be upon you. I totally hear what you're saying. I'm almost 58 and I am still struggling and still in and out of counseling. I finally found another aspect of my trauma that I didn't realize was there, and I am now dealing with that. Praise God I am now at a point where Ican deal with it! It was so freeing to realize that my troubles were not character flaws and they were not petty weaknesses within me. Keep moving forward, as the doctor and many people that have commented, it can take years, it can be a process. It also is very helpful when we examine what our beliefs are with God and where our position is within that realm, and then move forward in our faith. Be blessed, you are loved.
I can relate to you with everything you said I really can my pain is so great that I feel I also check out and seems to start to even forget what was going on I have become a master at suppressing any kinda of feelings its a hard way to live each day. I wish you the best in your recovery, because I'm not sure if I even get it to tell you the truth.
i have cptsd and ptsd both. im finally no contact with my abusive mother and sister. scapegoat no more.
Me too🥺🥺i m finally fifure out that i my must cut contact..iam angry foe my norgwr ,my sister makes my sxapwgoa. And i have c ptsd bexause of ego people..i m sad.i kind pwrson and never had so aomebody who loved me🥺❤️..thank for the video❤️
it is the only way,
I started therapy 3 years ago at age 49, and from the onset learned that I present all the 'classic' signs of C-PTSD. I score 9/10 on the ACEs criteria. I also have a number of stress-related physical illnesses that I'm told are incurable. C-PTSD is a death sentence. Both my parents are narcissists and my stepfather was a psychopath. These people are best left to fester in their own toxicity as they don't believe; and never will believe they have done anything wrong, even when their actions are illegal. Other than my therapist, here in the UK, there is no available support, perhaps due to my age. I wish all listeners here every encouragement in their recovery and to live a meaningful and purposeful life. Keep going!
Thank you for watching and thank you for your kind words. I am sorry about your traumatic past. Here are some videos on cPTSD: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=CPTSD
Please let me know if they help you.
I am wishing you peace, health and happiness.
Didn’t start getting diagnosed with disorders until 48. I know the feeling brother. Alone in a world full of people.
Stay strong.
Same. I am 49 now but first learned about CPTSD ten years ago, just before I experienced an all new major trauma. I have not been able to recover from my CPTSD since then because I’ve been too preoccupied dealing with this new interrelational trauma which has continued for the past decade.
I’m in the UK too! I’m in my late 20’s though. I am wondering about this, and where to contact an informed therapist. I’ve not had much luck looking myself (after time with a therapist that was not good). I wish you all the best ❤
@@bbhdd6181Hello fellow UKer. Maybe I'm fortunate that my therapist and I 'clicked' from the initial meeting. I don't know, they are all I've known in that regard so don't have anyone else to compare to. I did go through a registered directory and took my time choosing. I've also had very strong intuition which I followed. Have you found another therapist? If I can help in any way, please let me know.
Yes, you are exactly right. Your view of CPTSD rightfully encompasses a whole patchwork of diagnoses. For years I've received my diagnoses piecemeal. Finally, at 66 years old -- 3 years ago-- I began to remember my childhood ritual abuse. Even though life isn't easy, I appreciate that there is a more coherent diagnosis. It's it's easier for me to understand and easier to explain to others. Most importantly it removes the stigma attached to many cognitive problems, memory problems, executive function problems, etc.
Oh, it’s something else when you figure it out! Isn’t it!?!
Like!!!
Wow!!!
Now it all makes sense 🙄🙄🙄
@Bruce Waynesjustice
😂years and years of sleuthing out the truth.
And self healing.
I don’t have $$$!
So, it’s PHYSICIAN HEAL THYSELF!🙏
@Bruce Waynesjustice My father blamed me for my mother's screaming and paranoia. I knew I wasn't the cause of it.
Bruce Waynesjustice, I have been in counseling on and off since I was 12. I am now almost 58 years old. Therapy and videos like this are so very helpful in understanding that it is not a character flaw or weakness in us, and that alone can be so freeing.
This lesson on cPTSD is what I needed. I was beginning to lose faith in my psychologist’s diagnosis because my family constantly gaslights me and psychologically attempts to control me. I know how much they love me. They provide for me financially at the moment because I busted my knee and changed jobs. my Mom has done what she can to support me, but what I need to heal is something that can’t be attained in a short period of time, ESPECIALLY if my truth is not allowed to be brought to light by all of my family members (I wonder why). So despite the amount of love I know that exists between us, I can’t let go, how much they’ve hurt me, due to unwillingness to hear and understand my condition. I can give them this diagnosis, and the symptoms, and how they present within myself, but they literally don’t want to hear it. I’m doing everything I can with the little strength I have left, to become self-sufficient, so I can live on my own. Those with the condition know how difficult this is. My 80 lb bag feels like it weighs a ton right now. I don’t know when the load will become literally unbearable, but for now, I just gotta get through tomorrow. I made it through today, which makes tomorrow seem a little less daunting. Thank you for your thorough explanation Dr. It brought me peace and will hopefully help me sleep better tonight. God bless and may we all continue to conquer the challenges life tends to throw our way :)
I appreciate you watching the video, Andrew. Maybe the videos on releasing trauma will help you: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=Releasing%20trauma
And here are more videos on cPTSD:
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Isn t it contradictory to love you+at the same time actively expressing the opposite? Does your therapist agree with this approach? My mother was finally diagnosed with npd, my father also had to deal with issues, i now know that they can t love but i have a friend who beleives his mom loves him even though she destroyed him-he s in complete denial+dependence & i wonder if he ll ever be able to help himself without first admitting the reality..
Hallelujah! I think all the personality disorders are just different maladaptive expressions of coping mechanisms to the trauma. They are different ways of reacting to the CPTSD
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
Perfection lies in simplicity, and your description is simply perfect.
"If cPTSD was ever given it's due, then the DSM would be reduced to a pamphlet" - I'm officially dianosised with a PD; however everything that I've read from trauma experts rings absolutely true for me. I'm not a bad person with a bad personality, and I don't deserve punishment for it. I was abused & traumatized. I'm not a "bad daughter" - I'm a product of my environment. The best part of discovering cPTSD for me has been the hope it has given me: the hope that I can heal, that I can get better, that I'm not permanently broken and that I don't choose to be this way and it's not my fault. AND I have gotten better! Just by doing my own "self-therapy" - it's taken years of hard work, but it's so much better than "well, you're just a bad person who can't ever get close to people without hurting them"
This is why it floors me when some people try to claim their diagnosis can't come from trauma, it's like you don't want to take the chance that you might at least partly recover from this? People who complain about how hard it is to live with their disorder. It's like, don't you want some relief from that struggle?
agree 100%
Its what's happening to me and I'm 61 years old it's a nightmare I'm glad you made this public. It's absolutely real I know because I'm living it that's how I know.
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William, I will be 58 soon, and I hear you loud and clear. I've been in counseling on and off through my life and I'm still struggling.
@@vickieevenson9309
I know this shit didn't start here with me I know lots of people probably going through this narcissistic nightmare. Good luck and have faith something good will happen.
@@williamscottwilliamsen665 I know 100% that my life will improve!! By the grace of God he will bring me further on my journey and put another very important facet to my testimony to share with others! You be blessed and you keep moving forward, God bless you!
Thanku so much ,ur videos r giving me a new life ,i have been exposed to all kind of trauma since my childhood with no one to help, no family no friends,only me surviving through all the scars like u said it is like running a marathon with 80kg rucksack on your head u just dragging urself to the finish line ,so hard to live like this ,i hope one day i will overcome my life. Sometimes i just don't know what my trueself want, always have been very confused when deciding what's the right option.
Thanks for watching. 😀
I need to talk to my therapist, this feels so right on target for me.
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So glad to find your videos. I use avoidance at basically all times. I'm 35 and trying to heal myself on my own because I can not afford to even see a doctor for this. I went through a lot growing up I don't really talk about it because most people would say I probably deserved what happened in my past. I had no idea I was living with a form of PTSD until meeting my fiance who is a veteran with PTSD. This video has actually brought to light a lot I deal with everyday. What you said about being a high functioning person with cptsd really made sense to how I feel all the time. I don't have the ability to completely shut down when I'm feeling that overwhelming feeling coming.
As an aspiring fiction writer who has interest in portraying PTSD and C-PTSD with respect and dignity instead of fantasizing/fluffing it up/falling into stock inaccurate and offensive tropes, this is a godsend. I don’t have either - a fact for which I am thankful - but that does not give me free reign to treat a real, horrible thing as a plaything. Research is critical even when writing about unreality.
A lot of my older high school writing about traumatized characters makes me cringe extremely hard now for a reason.
Thank you for watching the video. Why do you think that is?
Freezing happens a lot. The person is controlling the trauma inside (no crying or anger or fear) outside it looks like they are a snob or shut down.
Thank you Doctor Snipes. You have helped tremendously with your videos. Much love
I have CPTSD and Quiet BPD. It is not easy to live with but my fear of abandonment/beliefs of I'm being abandoned are getting better with time and my ability to work with my physiology when it comes to flashbacks/trauma response has improved a lot thanks to my interest in psychology, the nervous system, functional medicine and many years in therapy
One of the things that has worked so well for me to overcome that fear of abandonment which is very similar to the fear of rejection is to start to listen to my own voice. To use it. To accept it. To give myself validation and compassion. And now I don’t fear so much others abandoning me because I am very present for my own being. Hope that helps ❤️
You afraid to be abandoned by who?
@@Scoop2380 usually people I've formed an emotional attachment to. I either start to believe they think of me as a bad person and want to abandon me (which happened to me a lot as a kid by my father) or I get afraid that one day they will find someone to replace me and then turn on me. But since I've been doing trauma therapy it has really helped me with this and it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be unless I'm having a PTSD emotional flashback
@@TranscendingTrauma I'm so glad you've found something that has helped 🥰 I have found self compassion helps a lot because it meets the need that we need in the moment. Which is extremely healing in and of itself 💕
@@Space_Princess Yes ❤️ because it’s instant. Because were right there with ourselves lol and sometimes even the most loving friend or partner isn’t available. But we’re always right there with ourselves! I get what you’re writing up here especially that fear of someone turning on you. I’ve had a lot of betrayal trauma in my life. And I’ve learned the self compassion and now I’m trying to really learn to trust others. And to not fear if they do end up rejecting and abandoning me or turning on me. A few things that have helped with that is to not become overly dependent on one person. And also again to build that very strong relationship with myself.
Ty for this. You've described me to a T. I now know why my behavior has been strange. Yes I was exposed to extreme physical abuse as a child.
I am sorry you were exposed to physical abuse as a child
ditto
Growing up in a dysfunctional family , racial discrimination, struggling thru poverty ,having well over 50 street fights , being shot multiple times , being stabbed in the face another time stabbed in the leg , being jumped beaten and robbed f , set up by so called friends and having house broken in to and vandalized - the list goes on and on . Does this qualify for one feeing chronic Ptsd ? 😵💫😵💀
oh absofuckinlutely dude
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Ah, I think you do. In fact I'd go so far as to say you wouldn't be normal if you weren't.
I have a CPTSD diagnosis. I Made it 6 minutes in, but I've started to cry. I haven't dissociated for a long time, but I worry about it. It's something that is difficult to explain to others. It was in 2007 and I was the subject of an argument between the person I worked with and our boss. My friend didn't understand why I didn't say anything. I couldn't tell him I was in a state of dissociation. I've learned to recognize that "discomfort" and physically leave the situation. I realized that when I have to leave, I have to leave! I know I'll leave without moving. I fear this more than anything. It's embarrassing and very painful afterwards. No matter what ends up happening, for me in both instances I emotionally breakdown, but if I leave no one sees me crying. Thank you for the video, but I'm going to cry now. Which is a good thing, for most of my life I couldn't feel anything, I didn't cry. I didn't laugh. I was an automaton. People have no idea of the damage. When I finally had my breakdown in the 1990s, something strange happened. I started writing left handed and i discovered that I was ambidextrous. The right side of my brain and the back of my brain started tingly along with my left arm and BOOM I'm a genius. It would have been nice to grow up as a genius. Now it's a game of what ifs and shame. I had a buried memory of writing left handed as a young child, one of my brothers said I was weird writing left handed so I didn't, AND i never told my mom which was my biggest mistake. it's my birthday today and I've been alone my whole life. I have an Avoidant personality disorder.
I got through it. I have Autism and ADD. I'm the queen of cluster C personality disorders. I take anti depression and anti anxiety medications.
Thank you so much for watching the video.
Here are some videos on Autism ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=autism
ADD: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=ADD
And more videos on CPTSD: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=CPTSD
I was diagnosed with ptsd last year. My therapist thinks that I have c-ptsd. Listening to this today, I def resonate with most of these symptoms.
I am sorry about that and I appreciate you watching the video
This video explains why some people experience their blood pressure jumping well over 140/90 to dangerous level right away when a major life crisis starts to happen to them until it starts to become resolved. It is because they were already experiencing the signs and symptoms of PTSD because of childhood trauma or whatever before the next major crisis in their life started. A retired nurse who was already into advanced old age warned me about putting too much faith into the theory of evolution. She is right in coming to that conclusion instead of assuming that every case of heart disease is to some degree an inherited condition. We shouldn't assume that every case of A.D.H.D. set of signs and symptoms is to some degree an inherited condition too.
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I just want to say thank you for acknowledging that 6 year olds can have temper tantrums, because a lot of people love to treat the existence of such a thing as completely wrong and maladjusted in all children over literally 1 year old.
Thanks for watching
This helped me understand my ptsd diagnosis alot more, and where certain issues that I didn't realize were connected, came from.
Thanks for watching!
I tried to keep my son from unaliving himself for six years. Six years of attempts. I think I have complex ptsd now. Thanks for this explanation.
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My CPTSD has improved through therapy and meds...
Thank you sooo much Dr. Snipes! You are amazing, courageous, & informative. Thank you sooo much! How do we find therapists to treat this horrible condition?
I'm so pleased to finally hear a description of how things are for me. Now I know what is going on with me, I can take steps to deal with it.
Thanks for watching and for sharing
Wow, finally a description that fits my symtoms. There is hope. Excellent
when you consider also that some people think in words with emotions while others are very visual many even artistic that if they experience prolonged Trauma may develop symptoms whereby they actually are triggered into reliving the Trauma to some extent while they are remembering a specific Trauma Event, Its AMAZING how Resiliant the Subconscious part of the Brain is to try and Protect a person from Trauma until they can further grow to a point of awareness & begin the proper healing process to address the issues. Its a Survival Mechanism that kicks in so that a Child or person can have a much better chance at Survival !!!!
Yes, it is, indeed amazing. Thank you so much for watching. How will you start addressing cPTSD?
this video was really informative and validating! being in a situation for years that you can’t escape is the hardest thing i’ve had to deal with. c-ptsd is very real and i wish it was included in the DSM :/
Thank you for watching the video. What did you find most helpful from it?
@@DocSnipes probably the section on the similarities between c-ptsd and personality disorders, since c-ptsd can often be mistaken for bpd!
yep if feels like gas lighting by the medical profession too
You are Dr. Berg of psychology and psychotherapy. Best regards.
.. and she has actual credentials! Bonus
This information is so valuable...
Thanks for watching. 😀
Thanks Doc! ... I've been waiting, forever, for this -- since, April.
Much appreciated!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching. 😀
Let's talk about additional issues connected with trauma from the angle when one seeks help from medical industry.
If you grew up in 1990s - there was not talk about trauma. You would seek your anxiety symptoms - and information available would direct you towards CBT. All help you seek would be lensed through DSM and CBT.
This is huge problem because:
Then CBT would explain that your panic is imaginary hallucination and that toxic people do not exist at all - that you are creating label toxic in your head through your explanations. This is the definition of gaslighting found in narcissistic abuse. This way CBT brainwashed anyone with anxiety and panic triggers and flashbacks into subservience, fawning and self blame, self hate.
This is true for social anxiety - which is nothing else but part of Complex Trauma. Social anxiety is further obfuscated by CBT and DSM since the definition of social anxiety is deliberately mixed up with Paranoid disorder. This is due to Pharma mafia, making huge money on random people with anxiety issues seeking help.
CPTSD was discovered in 1994. PTSD was discovered in 1980. Until 1980 PTSD symptoms were labeled as Shell shock from wars and patients were told to toughen up - do we see the repetition of abuse by mental health authorities, the same one with social anxiety today.
Both DSM and CBT are doing real and serious intentional damage and needs to be either radically changed or banned altogether.
In 2002 there was Trauma model - that explains any psychological issue as product of trauma- however this research was banned due to Pharma mafia - google trauma model 2002.
With CPTSD I learned that there are certain concepts that are not explained by CBT (This includes self help books and online help and therapy).
Polyvagal theory - states that anxiety, panic and uncomfortable symptoms that CBT instructs us to evade, focus and spend a lot of time and money to nitpick - instead of crusades, Polyvagal theory states that we need to wait for storm to pass.
Emotional dysregulation - while CBT instructs us to worry and spend time nitpicking our fears and thus creating more unnecessary drama and hysteria - dysregulation on the other hand explains that when we are triggered and with flashbacks there will be amygdala hijacking, and our brain will go into panic mode. This is not our fault. This is automatic. This is due to conditioning, being in toxic ambient with untreated mentally ill people around us. So - this is trauma stuck inside our body. It is not personal fault, there is no toxic shame that CBT builds up inside us as if we can control these dysregulations. We can't - it is hypnosis and program that is being ran inside us. There are ways to regulate - but it has nothing to do with methods proposed by CBT. CBT advice makes dysregulation worse and thus last longer.
External reference locus of control or Trauma bonding - with toxic shame inside us, our self worth will be relocated in other people and we will see other people as gods. We will believe anything they say and order us. we will thus fawn and shut up and self censor ourselves, start to be addicted to other people and their feelings - and we will try to fix other people , their anger and we will take their criticism as personal - this is trauma bonding or codependency or lack of self love (as explained by Ross Rosenberg, author of Human magnet syndrome). When our relationships are messed up as explained by Glasser - we will develop symptoms that mimic mental illness - and CBT explains and perceives this mimicking of mental illness as real mental illness - and then treats anxiety as hallucinations. This way CBT is performing lobotomy on perfectly normal human beings who are not having any hallucinations at all.
The fears and fawning inside is trauma being stuck inside the body. Trauma is caused by external factor: toxic people and untreated mentally ill people around us, narcissists and aggressive borderliners.
Mobbing, abuse, bullying is always behind and trauma and anxiety and panic and hysteria. There is invalidation from toxic ambient that is causing trauma.
I never heard of ICD at all. I thought that DSM was the only classification out there.
Thanks for that info!
This functions as a perfect figurative tool piece and resource I could use to show the right people in my life. Hope you don't mind me doing so.
I have all of these. Except the flashbacks I think don't have a visual element. It's more I get flooded with intense emotion and react. I've blocked out a lot that my sister remembers. I also have gotten stressed and couldn't recognize where I was. I feel that I have low stress tolerance than others because my reactions are so over the top.. I feel I can't function and just want to recluse at home. I just recently realized I numb myself by constantly staying busy, scrolling through Facebook or when I feel pain or discomfort, music or rocking to shove the emotion back down again. Then I go numb. The weird thing is, I've been no contact with my narcissistic guardian and the cult I was in. But it seems like it's just getting worse. Time doesn't heal all wounds.
I appreciate you watching!Other videos you might be interested in can be found at: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=CPTSD
@@DocSnipes thank you :)
Problem is cPTSD & PTSD keep the trauma memory in the present since it doesn't get processed and filed away like it should.
I have a significant reduction in my symptoms and I am working towards full healing.
Try some healing techniques: journaling (free), spending time with nature/animals, EMDR, bodywork, massage, breathwork, fasting, drumming/rattling, dancing, resting, sleeping, art therapy, micro-dosing mushrooms, etc.
I can relate
yep my flash backs came with the trauma therapy, working through it is hard. its weird running pictures with sound tracks and feelings..
That was a fantastic and informative video.. it subtly sidesteps the top down pressure in thinking from cPTSDs exclusion from the dsm 5 and the spin off effects in what is essentially misdiagnosis in North America.
Thank you so much for watching. What is your favorite tip from the video, a tip you find extremely helpful in addressing cPTSD?
Even though my CPTSD has improved a lot, I still struggle with a lot of these issues in my life .. Some days are better than others... I basically avoid relationships because I feel a woman would not be able to handle my CPTSD issues. .
I hear you I've avoided any potential close relationships for ov er 10 years. It wasn't part of the plan. Just know that there are others out here that understand and have the same fears. Be kind to yourself🐱
Thank you for explaining all this. Even if CPTSD is not necessarily recognized as a diagnosis to insurance, wouldn't PTSD still be relevant and recognized instead? From what I understand, if you have CPTSD, you still have PTSD, only in it's more severe form...
FYI, I had a forensic psychologist analyze me for a trial who specifically used the term "CPTSD" in reference to me, so even if it's not recognized in the DSM, it appears to be recognized on some level by forensic psychologists here in TN. I feel like that is a positive thing for those of us with CPTSD.
It's only about money. Plus, if you do something creative you become liable.
Therapists basically don't do their jobs.
65 & occasionally an immature 6 year old.
10 years ago moved to the town of my parents
This was the fourth time I tried to relate
to my parents, trying to get it right.
When I didn't live in the same town
they often had no contact with me
Spent the video going "Yep...yep...yep"
Thanks again. Will listen again, and comment again.
Yesterday I was reminded how impossible
it can be for me to say
"No"
to an authority figure.
I have been irrational
about a relationship encounter.
Many people could have successfully negotiated.
I have not had any alcohol, possible a year,
that's not right, in a while. Been a while since I have not been able to not drink more
than I had agreed with myself to allow.
However after the hangover did not buy more dispite a desire and still having
money in my wallet
When I tried to talk to the person
my ability to talk broke down.
Been I'm therapy for five years,
thought this type of experience
was behind me.
This is Friday morning,
the incident sparked me
Wednesday morning.
Regular people could have negotiated
this situation. I felt wild and only self harmed a little.
Because of these type of experiences
I limit my exposure to people have
had a very spotted work history,
never married, and will not even
approach relationships that could
be intimate (other than my therapist & the mother of a former lover),
by intimate I mean feeling safe enough
with a person to be able to have coherent wise conversations
that is to say my
' friends are Facebook friends .
It may be years since I shared a meal
with a friend. I do get out in public
and a known character in town.
Finally joined.
Are you my doppelganger?
@@johndeal4381 are you an inline skater ?
@@danielraypickrel4316 no. But I AM 66 AND AN IMMATURE 6 YR. OLD. ALSO LIVED INSAME TOWM AS PARENTS.
hehe 69 and so like you, good luck with the rest of the time we have
Relationships are so hard for me. As soon as someone does something that reminds me of my abuse, I go into an angry emotional state and I can feel myself becoming guarded again. I almost think maybe I shouldn't be friends with them. Are they even safe? I do this with friends and family. Is that part of Complex ptsd? Like almost BPD splitting? I've been told I have cptsd
I am sorry about that. Creating safety is important. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=CPTSD
Thank you for posting this vlog. I learned new information and it confirmed my diagnosis'. Thanks again Doctor!😊
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I was 7 yrs old when I was told that I had a memory block I remember telling the doctor over and over "I don't understand why can't I remember" I couldn't remember age 4, 5, and six I remembered before that and in present moment. I had amnesia and only 5 yrs ago , in my 50's I remembered a bit of what happened - a before, middle and end...I now remember where it happened -
Thanks for watching. 😀
It was probably caused by a major accident with physical, because I had one as well. Around 4-5yo, I was swinging my legs and got stuck in the bicicle wheel and broke it. My dumb father removed the spoke cover that day. Crappy bike and crappy construct. He had ADHD, NPD, cognitive dissonance and kept repeating and yelling his excuse about the accident. Also had to relearn to talk, which made me really awkward in school with all my other mental health problems. Got a major setback, while being raised by emotionally abusive parents.
ARTICULATE, thank you so much for sharing that. I have been in and out of counseling since I was 12 and I am now nearly 58 and seeing a therapist again. I couldn't understand why after all the counseling I've had that I was not healing completely. On Thanksgiving Day this year it all came crumbling down upon me when I remembered something that has extremely impacted my whole life. I have an excellent memory and I can remember things beforehand and after and could not understand why I could not remember this. I have acknowledged all other areas of trauma I have lived through as a child but for some reason this one area could not be touched until now. I am so happy that you commented and mentioned your age and the memory aspect. God's blessings to you on your healing Journey.
Thanks SO MUCH for the vid! At least I have something to show my therapist to prove that cptsd is real in SOME fashion.
There's a rant at the bottom, so feel free to ignore.
I wish I knew what to do, in general. I'm 40 and have seen about 5 different therapists in the past 8 yrs, and it never really feels like I get anywhere or am understood.
It feels like they all, at some point, give up on me. It feels this way because I'm the type of person that challenge others' methods with questions if I don't understand something, in hopes of understanding. But, in the end, it feels like I'm left with the therapist being something like "well, then you tell me what to do".
I'm very much out of ideas and have mostly given up on planning for the whole "retirement" thing or what to "do" with the remainder of my life, which is kind of scary (in a sense) but the consensus via everyone seems to be "well, you put yourself there, so you figure it out".
I am so sorry about that and I appreciate you watching the video. What did you find most useful from the video?
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@Doc Snipes it was very helpful to see where the icd11 showcases how it differs from the dsm5. Many of my therapists have an air about them that it doesn't exist unless they've discovered it or it's in the dsm5
totally get that, My cancer oncologist would not take questions. Just told me what would be happening. I said through gritted teeth, i don't do monologues. As I got up to walk she roared sit down at me!! didn't end well.
Have been wondering if my child had Autism for a long time and still no diagnosis, now I am coming to believe she has C-PTSD and maybe both Autism AND C-PTSD. So far since she is NON-verbal and 18 diagnosed with DMDD. Since COVID and feeling safe at home I believe she is "working through" and re-living trauma. Nothing but a BLACK box, Im so happy you are here on you tube, your videos are helping me learn soooo much! Many trials of drugs tried, my daughter has Down syndrome and all drugs were disasterous! Using Ayervedic herbs and deep breaths, ProloQuo 2 go communication many hours per day. She avoids working with me 95% of the time. Nothing worse than thinking your child doesn't like you! Very slow progress, at least there IS progress as we keep ALL stress out of our lives. So many people end up institutionalized and on highly sedating drugs because many people have absolutely NO clue why an IDD person is aggressive. Public Schools are a BIG part, sadly Capitalism and lack of LOVING and COMPASSIONATE people etc. Sorry for ranting, but I need alot of therapy!
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You are very well educated and informal i appreciate your support in dealing with incompetent "professionals" in your field you take the time and engage whereas my local funnyfarm docs are there for a paycheck and not thorough with psyche evals or prescriptions they botched my whole psyche eval and gave me a generalized symptom sheet that is accurate enough but its only half a coin its clear they did not listen to me nor did they care about jack diddly squat besides the turtles coming in at the end of the payperiod
I am sorry about that and I appreciate you watching the video
I've had two years in high school where things were normal. everything else was constant issues with abuse, pain and torture.
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@@DocSnipes thanks for the material. we didn't have this back in the 80 and 90's.
I hate my quality of life. It's hard to live with a 6B41
Thank you for your videos
I am sorry. Thanks for watching.
This is so me! I can't believe that I have this and haven't found out till 3 years ago.
Thanks for watching the video. What tips will you use to heal from cPTSD?
I really appreciate your videos and extremely helpful information. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
4:30 this makes so much sense. I hadnt heard this symptom before, but I have talked about this with My therapist. Where I felt My threat alarm was busted, like it is hard for me to put a dimension to danger. Like rationally I know what is dangerous, but I don't feel in me that feeling to make me react.
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I have CPTSD. The psychologist listed me as Bipolar in my medical chart for Billing Purposes with MediCal. That’s Not OK!
Rockefeller medicine = victim blaming & profit making.
That's how the Rockefeller medical system invalidates/pathologies victims further. The aim was not healing but avoiding accountability for the powerful. They know what they're doing.
This is how capitalism keeps itself protected and the drones controlled. How can people heal if they are being blamed systematically DARVO style?
😢😢😢😢I did today! 😢neighbors playing loud music with bad things in the music I flipped out yelling screaming to please turn it off!!! They wouldn't scared to call the cops because my perpetrator was a cop😭😭😭😭😭 I battle cptsd and pba, symptoms started at 4 years of age
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Watching to see if I can self diagnose & do some self healing. I have always been really into fitness though I after gone through a few traumatic hate crime assaults & moving to a rural place I do not enjoy being at, I now cannot motivate myself to do a work out, I have lost interest in having a relationship, though I must say that you are very lovely & attractive Doc Snipes, and your empathy & inner beauty is very healing to me. I wonder if I can hire you for counseling.
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It is very hard. I trained in hypnosis, I got a few bits smoothed out by treating what I thought were the BPD traits that ma had. Emotional dysregulation and the 0 to 60 were eye openers. As a child it was very dangerous to be weak. I think that is where the 0 to 60 developed
Speaking from personal experience with both C-PTSD and MDD, it's like being eaten from the inside out.
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
Exactly!!
Well said & agreed it sucks!
@heaven cursed cat duh, it is stress hence the name of the cpt"S"d. Think you did something little boy. Sad life to go around invalidating people in the comments. Thanks for letting us know you're miserable for sure so we can delight in that loser lol.
cannibalism, we eat ourselves. lord smite the ones who inflicted that on us
I just lost my woman because I’m dealing with severe CPTSD and she doesn’t understand that I mean no harm. I love her so much and I’m crushed rn because I don’t want to be this way and it’s not my fault. I’m in therapy now but I’ve been dealing with this my entire life and won’t be a short healing process unfortunately. I’m a very intelligent and articulate person but this thing is causing me to lose attention. I’m on autopilot and not mentally present most days , feeling very numb , and avoidant.
I’m really sorry you’re going through this. It sounds incredibly painful and overwhelming. Complex PTSD can have a significant impact on relationships, especially when those around us don’t fully understand the weight of what we’re carrying. Your experience of feeling numb, avoidant, and disconnected is a common response when living with CPTSD. The brain goes into survival mode, often leading to the “autopilot” state you described.
It’s clear that you care deeply about your partner and your relationship, and losing that connection while battling CPTSD can be heart-wrenching. It’s important to remind yourself that healing from CPTSD is a process, and while it can feel like you’re stuck, seeking therapy is a crucial step toward regaining control over your life and emotional well-being.
Sometimes, the people in our lives struggle to understand the invisible battles we’re fighting. It’s not easy to convey what it feels like when your mind is constantly in survival mode. However, your self-awareness, intelligence, and willingness to seek help are all strengths that will serve you well in your journey to healing.
Please be gentle with yourself during this time. Recovery isn’t linear, but every step you take-no matter how small-brings you closer to feeling more present and in control. Reaching out, whether through therapy or to communities that understand what you’re going through, can help you feel less isolated in this process.
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Please remember that it’s okay to grieve the loss while also holding hope that things can get better, both in your healing and in how you connect with others as you work through this.
Asking from the perspective of a new student therapist just starting a deep dive into cptsd. If a client has this diagnosis then they would not be diagnosed with MDD also, is that correct?
According to the ICD11, IF cPTSD can explain their symptoms, then a concurrent MDD dx would not be appropriate. However, if you are in the US or the insurance companies you work with require a DSM v TR diagnosis, you will need to explore what other diagnosis is applicable since cPTSD is not in the DSM
Please do a collaboration with Therapy in a Nutshell ❤ thank you for sharing this
You’re most welcome. I truly appreciate you watching
What is your take on dissociative disorders with C-PTSD? Can someone have both?
Yes. For many with DD's, the disorders are a coping mechanism brought on by CPTSD due to their continuous developmental complex traumas. However, some things that present like certain DD's (DP;DR) may not be CPTSD or PTSD related and must be assessed properly by a Doctor to figure out the actual issue causing the symptoms that seem like those DD's I mentioned. True DD's are trauma/CPTSD/PTSD related. DID and OSDD certainly are trauma-based.
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Yes. It would actually make sense. If PTSD goes from 1 to 10 Dissociation starts at 11 and farther.
This video has been very enlightening. I have C-PTSD from a bad relationship and living in a bad area (2 years). My ex-partner used to self harm herself in many different ways. Her attempted suicides. When she would get really angry she wouldn't let my leave our apartment without the threat of physical violence or saying she would and I quote directly " if you try to leave, ill tell the police that you raped me" (*sociopathic staring*). Numerous police encounters with her and in our apartment in general. It's been almost 5 years and it still really effects me everyday. Primarily through intrusive violent thoughts or no self worth. Treatment is available though and I've felt a better than I have after receiving some therapy and anxiety medication. Thank you for your video. This helps me and others understand ourselves better.
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I was diagnosed with CPTSD about 5 years ago, in the US. I receive disability for it . Seems like if it isn't recognized here it would be hard to get government benefits, strange.
I am sorry about that, Pamela and I appreciate you watching. How will you start addressing cPTSD?
I believe that I sometimes try to numb my nerves with food.
I am sorry about that. Most people turn to comfort foods to cope with overwhelming feelings. What tips from the video will you use to address that?
It is also common in abuse victims and parents of kids with cancer .. I have both
Thanks so very much!!
I am definitely a C-PTSD SURVIVOR!
From before birth to second grade. Was the most difficult time for me.
I figured it out at 62 years old!!!
🫤😖
Really take’s determination and character to rise above it!
I was misdiagnosed many times, tried different psychic meds to no avail!
Knowledge is truly POWERFUL!!!
I still struggle but, I understand much more and handle things much better.
I should donate my body to science, I’m absolutely sure my brain was way too small, but I forced myself to learn.
I was able to get a degree and other college credits. But, never felt good enough, smart enough or wanted.
I encourage everyone to do what they can to heal and move forward 🙏💜🙏
That’s me right now. I’m 31 and CPTSD has always taken me down. I have a masters and all that but don’t feel smart enough and my memory is in shambles
@@jozzz222
Blessings!!!!
You can and will make it 🤗
It is good
to realize that
every one moves forward
differently
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
Also my case, I survived extreme events for long bouts of time, and because I am highly functional I managed to finish my Masters but people don't take my condition seriously when I talk about it. It feels like nobody wants or can understand the hell I am going through
What should I do if a loved one was raped and the doctors gave her 6 hardcore drugs at once and fried her mind. She’s been off all prescribed drugs for a year and now she has constant brain fog and daily panic like she just got in an accident and won’t leave the house for over a year. She is afraid of seeing a doctor because they destroyed her brain. Now I’m a caretaker and have no help and have to support her whole life. I’m strong but feel like life has defeated us both.
Cannot imagine how difficult that is for you
my prayers
Thank you for this. I’m checking the code with my insurance right now. 😎
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Cluster B personality disorders (esp BPD), CPTSD and Autism.
How do you tell the difference if the complex trauma started in the first year of life?
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Exactly, unfortunately, people who present its symptoms are diagnosed with everything (PDs, depression, ADHD and so on) but not with the C-PTSD
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Yup, that's how the Rockefeller medical system invalidates/pathologies victims further. The aim was not healing but avoiding accountability for the powerful. They know what they're doing.
This is how capitalism keeps itself protected and the drones controlled. How can people heal if they are being blamed systematically DARVO style?
the dsm is research oriented and relatively uncaring of clinical concerns
let's burn all the dang dsm manuals !
t h a n k 🌷 y o u for this Doc Snipes
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I have cPTSD from childhood abuse.
I have good feeling my AvDP is caused by cPTSD.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks Smith, I will check it out. I heard the mushroom thingy is also helpful.
@@sinan_islam probably my issues as well
Thank you for making this video:)
You’re so welcome. How are you planning to start addressing cPTSD?
I have 10 years of daily trauma from the different foster homes and group homes, after 30 years i just got diagnosed with adhd and ptsd.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It must have been incredibly challenging to go through years of trauma in foster and group homes, and it’s understandable that getting a diagnosis after 30 years could feel like a mix of relief and frustration. ADHD and PTSD can be difficult to untangle, especially when trauma has played such a large role in your life.
As you begin to process these diagnoses, have you found any tools or therapies that are helping you manage? I’d love to hear what’s been helpful so far on your healing journey.
hugs hope you get the good help, its helping me.
I'm diagnosed with it and I'm disabled now permently.
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Music . Dolls from childhood collecting. Pushing people away when stressed. I have puppets my therapist said are parts of me that I bring out. But she said im functioning. I am very hard on myself. Everything you said is true.. I'm reparenting myself in my 40s.
I'm fairly certain I have cptsd. My earliest memories were 3 years old watching my father brutalize my mother, then my mother left and started dating a twice convicted pedophile whom raped and tortured me at 4 years old. Then my mother put it in the newspaper when I was in first grade, the parents of the other kids assumed I would become a sexual predator so they told their kids about it. I'd get bullied ruthlessly for it until I learned martial arts and fought back. When my father learned I wasn't his kid when I was 7 he would beat me till he was tired every time I did something wrong. I tried getting help but no one believed me so I just through myself into harms way to protect others who couldn't protect themselves because I knew how hopeless it felt to have no one bother to help. Then when I was 10 my father forced me to do 20 pushups on a fractured forearm, then on my 11th birthday party I wanted to have it around my peers of very few friends I had instead of just at my mother's house and no friends. She stormed in the front door and just yelled at me saying since I didn't want to spend my birthday with her that I wouldn't see her ever again, embarrassed me due to me being 11 and crying in front of my friends. When I was 14 I was forced to sit and do my homework where my father could see me, I refused and said I didn't want to do it. He just lunged on me in full mount and choked me with 2 hands and his weight bearing down on my throat, as the lights were going out I thought he was going to kill me that time. He let go and just sat back in front of the TV with no expression, I got up and retreated to my room and called him an asshole. As soon as I went to slam my door he kicked it in and went right after me, chased me around my bed and I used judo to throw him into my closet using his monentum, he lunged at me again and I used judo to throw him into my wall and I lost balance and fell ass first into a milk crate. All I could do at that point was cover my head with my arms while he swung haymakers at my head. Then he threw me to the floor belly down, pinned my arms with his knees and punched me in the back of the head 8 solid times. Then my uncle on my mother's side would let me hang out to go fishing and he'd buy me cigarettes and beer, what I didn't know until I was 16 was he was video taping me through a peek hole he carved in one of the bathroom doors every time I showered or used the bathroom. My mother found the VHS tape. When I was 16 I finally had enough abuse from my father and I fought back and almost killed him by holding a rear naked choke too long. My father stopped putting his hands on me and would just say demoralizing and degrading things to me and he finally got his revenge when he slandered my name in court when I was 30 and stole my son. Since then I excommunicated myself from society and from all family, most of my friends are dead and politics took the rest. My entire working life has been difficult to hold a job because my short term memory is awful and it's hard for me to focus at times and hard to learn new tasks. Relationships never work due to women cheating and manipulative behavior. So I dunno. Everywhere I go I always scan the area, every face because I'm used to being attacked when my back is turned so I'm hyper vigilant. I'm fully capable of shutting off my emotional connection to my past when I discuss it and not make eye contact. My night terrors come in the form of flashbacks in my dreams, often leads me to swing in my sleep, something I've done usually when over tired.all my relationships do give me brief periods of happiness but always with the reality that it won't last, when the problems start i just shut down so when they get to the point where they leave i feel nothing. This was probably a massive novel but a brief run down of my life story
I'm so sorry to hear about what you went through in your childhood. Your courage in sharing this speaks volumes. I want you to know that I'm grateful that you are helping those in need, I think that’s truly honorable. Thank you!
@@DocSnipes i was diagnosed with PTSD, mild neurocognitive disorder and major depression back in 2017, maybe all that can be summed into CPTSD which would be better considering the short term memory problem could be fixed, it's been the cause of my struggles keeping a job for more than a year and a half
Thank you Doctor.
Thanks for watching. 😀
I think i have. But what's the solution to feel better
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Thanks!
Thanks SO much for the support!!! 😀
What its PD?
Explain please...
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I have a question please answer for me the girlfriend and I’ve been just have not getting along the last couple years and I knew she had PTSd twooccasions when she was young and when she was a teenager, but she acted like it didn’t bother her any at all but then she would have these episodes with me like blaming me for things that that I didn’t do and stuff like that to where she started being distant from me for like six Months And couldn’t figure it out what was going on and everybody thinks that I’m the bad guy and it was not me and I wasn’t doing anything. It was just her blaming me and so then I finally figured out the PTSD was actually making her delusional now I’m talking to her about it but she’s playing like she doesn’t get it. She’s lying to me. I don’t understand how I can get through to her she’s telling me she’s out of town when she’s not she’s just so scared for some reason and then I wonder why is it me that’s getting blamed for this and why is nobody else getting blamed why am I the one to take all the heat?
I have a family member that has been diagnosed with dissociative disorder and it has been going on for MANY years..as a result of childhood sexual abuse. How can I help if she won't recognize and seek help. She had ongoing therapy for 13 years, but stopped.
She needs to find her own way to healing. I'm 56 years old and have had C-PTSD for 50 years. I've started and stopped therapy many times. Working on the trauma is unbelievably difficult. It brings up way too much emotion which makes work and relationships next to impossible. I have to work to support myself so I'm saving up so that I can do the therapy once I retire. It's just impossible to work/have relationships and work through the trauma at the same time - at least it's been the case for me. Maybe it's the same way for your family member.
Let It Bee, thank you so much for sharing that. I'm in the very very same boat. God's blessings and healing be upon you.
Thank you for that comprehensive video on cptsd. Could you please advise on effective therapy or therapies which could help. As I live in the UK, where this diagnosis does not seem to be recognised or acknowledged, how would someone with cptsd access effective help. Many thanks.
One or a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Talk Therapy to process unexpressed/unarticulated emotions/experiences and training to better handle/interpret future experiences), Exposure Therapy (or "Face Your Fears" therapy to help with anxiety) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (used to reduce the intensity of persisting effects of past experiences) are used to treat it. Research is still ongoing and currently these techniques are considered best suited to treat cPTSD. Look for a therapist who is trained on these.
Keep in mind cPTSD is a chronic condition, so it's better to be ready for a long term treatment as it can sometimes take many years to fully recover (it varies based on duration of trauma, age when trauma occured, individual's personality etc). (look for a therapist who understands BPD, NPD, ASPD etc or effects of abuse in general in case you have faced abuse in an intimate relationship such as a parent, spouse etc).
Also, as cPTSD makes it difficult to be mindful, practising Meditation or Yoga along with therapy may help (talk to the therapist to find alternatives if these don't appeal to you). Eventual goal is to reach a state of mind where you feel safe, calm and mindful without using any medication (add any other goals you may have). If you have any addictions add that to the goal as well, a holistic approach is best and it's worth it. Wish you the best.
Mary, look for a Trauma Therapist. They specialise in all kinds of trauma and will help you. I've been going to mine for about 2 1/2 years now and the difference it has made, not only to my life but my family's lives is unbelievable. Good luck xx
Thank you all so much for your help and recommendations, much appreciated and helpful.
Sharon, could I ask if you also live in the UK, and if so, how did you find a trauma therapist?
Many thanks.
@@shartosi666 thank you so much for your comprehensive and helpful reply.
@@shartosi666 CBT is not much help, it has basically has the same effectiveness as a placebo.
Developing language and understanding trauma is necessary but eventually you have to connect to the body where the trauma is stored. The Body Keeps The Score...so EMDR, bodywork, yoga, micro-dosing mushrooms, working with animals, art therapy, dancing, drumming/rattling, journaling (free), etc is very effective
It seems so bizarre that it's not included in the DSM
Thanks for watching!
I've been told I have a disorganized attachment style by a therapist. I know I was taken from my biological parents as a 7 month old from neglect. Then I went to a foster home and then my grandparents. Can home changes in toddlers create disorganized attachments as well?
Thank you for watching and thank you for your question. Yes, it can
Yes, please try these healing tools: journaling, EMDR, bodywork, yoga, massage, spending time with animals/nature, fasting, breathwork, micro-dosing mushrooms, etc.
I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea after sleep study at home. May get Inspire implant. Couldn't get used to CPAP. I haven't had good night's sleep in 40 yrs. Never dream. If I do, I'm always running and gasping for breath in dream.
@@lisawendell2549 I'm going for the Inspire system. Can't tolerate any CPAP machine.
Been looking all over trying to find out what's wrong with me. Live in America, so not worth enough to get help.
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thank you for this video
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Is it possible to develop cptsd from a relationship with someone with BPD and sud comorbid? It's been two and a half years and I know I'm a codependent so I know that's wearing on me but in another video about the 15 signs about hitting rock bottom of codependency you mentioned the overlap of CPTSD. It seems logical if you could develop it long-term trauma that relationship is almost 100%, especially when you're still in it because your codependency won't allow you to let go. She hasn't started treatment yet and now that she's going to I kind of feel cruel if I break this close to the end after this long. I feel like I dangled that carrot of it's okay to trust someone they're not going to leave you but I might break before she gets better or at least gets a chance to get better. But now I'm curious about this overlap you mentioned in the other video and curious if the relationship itself can cause it
I would encourage you to watch the video on codependency and trauma/cPTSD. Codependency is often a manifestation of post traumatic stress.
19:52 This point seems significant.
Thank you for watching the video. Indeed, co-occurring diagnoses like ADHD, depression, or borderline personality disorder should only be given if the symptoms are not fully explained by Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and all criteria for the additional diagnoses are met. The key takeaway is that if CPTSD accounts for all the symptoms, then that alone should be the diagnosis. This contrasts with the DSM-5, which does not currently recognize CPTSD as a separate diagnosis. In that segment, I point out that if a person’s symptoms align with CPTSD, especially when trauma is present, it might explain behaviors that would otherwise be diagnosed as a personality disorder in DSM-5 settings. This distinction is critical for accurate diagnosis and treatment, especially considering how CPTSD captures the broader impact of prolonged trauma. If you're interested in more tips on the topic or if you want to explore my video library, you can use my AI: allceus.com/AskDocSnipes.
I never find any therapists who ever know anything about these disorders.
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I have just become aware of complex PTSD in the past few weeks. I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD about 5 years ago. I'm also an older adult. My question is can you have C-PTSD plus autism and ADHD? I lived through a lot of trauma as a young kid, and my autism and ADHD doesn't seem to explain some of the problems I live with daily. Should I also go back to the place that diagnosed me with autism to be tested for c-ptsd?
Yes, it is possible to have Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) along with autism and ADHD. The symptoms of C-PTSD can overlap significantly with those of ADHD and autism, which can sometimes make diagnosis challenging. Here are some key points to consider:
- Overlap of Symptoms: Many symptoms of C-PTSD, such as emotional dysregulation, hypervigilance, and difficulty concentrating, can also be seen in individuals with ADHD and autism.
- Misdiagnosis: C-PTSD is often misdiagnosed as ADHD or anxiety because of the overlapping symptoms. This can lead to individuals not receiving the appropriate treatment for their trauma.
- Trauma and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Individuals with autism and ADHD may be more vulnerable to the effects of trauma due to their neurodevelopmental conditions, which can exacerbate symptoms and complicate the clinical picture.
Given your history of trauma and the fact that your current diagnoses do not fully explain your daily struggles, it would be beneficial to seek a comprehensive evaluation for C-PTSD. Returning to the place that diagnosed you with autism and ADHD could be a good starting point, as they are already familiar with your case. However, ensure that the professionals you consult have experience with trauma and C-PTSD to get an accurate assessment.
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Is it possible to have both PTSD and C-PTSD? I have gone through multiple traumatic events including ones in childhood, teenage years, and adult years. I'm diagnosed with BPD and PTSD and Bipolar. Everything I see about C-PTSD is relatable and fits me. At this point every time I mention my PTSD diagnosis I say that C-PTSD is probably more accurate but I'm diagnosed with PTSD.
I'm really sorry to hear about what you're going through. It's clear you've faced a lot of challenges and it takes courage to acknowledge and talk about them. It's definitely possible to experience symptoms of both PTSD and C-PTSD, especially if you've gone through multiple traumatic events over different stages of your life. Given your history and symptoms, it might be worthwhile to discuss your observations with your mental health professional. They can help determine whether a diagnosis of C-PTSD is more appropriate for you and adjust your treatment plan accordingly. Have you considered bringing up these specific concerns with your therapist or psychiatrist to explore this further?
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@@DocSnipes thank you for your reply I will definitely look into this further and discuss this with the professionals I see.
What is HPA? What do letters stand for?
HPA is short for the Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal axis and helps regulate your adrenal glands, your cortisol levels, your thyroid and gonadal hormones, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, oxytocin, blood sugar levels, immune system, neurotransmitters etc.
I have realized that junk food makes me more cranky, moody and depressed.
Yes, i can be super hyper vigilant without the startled. Not good. That's when you no longer care of the risk and good chance of rage
Is that inability to feel happy emotions accidentally diagnosed as depression?
Yes, that is anhedonia. Are you experiencing that?
So if an entire town burns down, that's one trauma, but then you have the news of if yours surv]ived, then if it did now what? I feel so bad for my town that was left in the disaster Area.
Then you have schools who let campuses share with us and it was an entire year of that said schools students bullying our students, then you have the break ups the escapes the deaths etc.
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Can Emotional Childhood Neglect even if unintentional lead to cPTSD in some people. I have been diagnosed with cPTSD from my emotional childhood neglect and the trauma feels minor but the effects major
Unintended emotional childhood neglect can indeed lead to complex PTSD (cPTSD). Complex PTSD often arises from prolonged exposure to traumatic events where escape feels impossible, and this can include emotional neglect during childhood.
Children who experience adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as emotional neglect, may develop cPTSD if they grow up in environments where they feel unsafe and unsupported. This prolonged exposure to neglect can lead to symptoms such as re-experiencing traumatic events, hypervigilance, mood swings, low self-esteem, and difficulty trusting others.
It's important to note that not all children who experience emotional neglect will develop cPTSD. The presence of a supportive caregiver or early intervention programs can mitigate the risk.However, without such support, the chronic stress and feelings of helplessness associated with emotional neglect can significantly impact a child's neurobiological development, increasing their vulnerability to cPTSD.
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