Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Victims and Survivors of Abuse
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2010
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Contrary to popular misconceptions, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress Disorder (or Reaction) are not typical responses to prolonged abuse. They are the outcomes of sudden exposure to severe or extreme stressors (stressful events). Yet, some victims whose life or body have been directly and unequivocally threatened by an abuser react by developing these syndromes. PTSD is, therefore, typically associated with the aftermath of physical and sexual abuse in both children and adults. (From the book "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" by Sam Vaknin - Click on this link to purchase the print book, or 16 e-books, or 2 DVDs with 12 hours of video lectures on narcissists, psychopaths, and abuse in relationships: www.narcissistic-abuse.com/the...) 
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What is missing in this description of PTSD from abuse, sometimes the victim becomes disassociated and guarded. They take on measures to prevent future abuse before it occurs. They do separate or prioritize themselves by stepping away from this life, so they can be more free to express who they desire to be for a limited time.... socially and sexually. They are hypersensitive to possible threats and remove those threats from their lives or protect themselves as needed before another negative situation/experience occurs. They refuse to allow themselves to become abused again and react by self protecting themselves as a means of survival.... another term for this is jaded. Many still function in society with no problem, sometimes relentlessly as a form of coping. The tragedy, they are only a shadow of who they once were... always desperately seeking to find that lost individual who no longer exist.
Omg. This is me.
My anxiety and high irritability is huge my fuse just blows what do u do I'm already on anxiety meds
I have exaggerated startle response from an emotionally abusive childhood. It's pretty bad. It affects my work and social life. People think it's funny. I think it is humiliating. Sudden sounds and being touched from behind can lead to me screaming and shaking all over. If people unexpectedly appear at my office door I gasp and freeze. I never hold drinks in my hand for any length of time. If the phone rings, I could spill it all over.
I am like that as well from several types of abuse my whole childhood. I hate being who they made me into.
1- I remember that stage. It sucked. I was constantly trying to avoid things that reminded me of my abuse. I was constantly hyper vigilant. I could not focus on anything. Felt like my life was over. I had nothing to give. I always thought I was going to die.
Understand. I could not function due to being so hypervigilance, panic or periods of feeling frozen, unable to make myself do things I should. After 30 yrs as an RN, had to go on disability. I feel as f I am getting better but it is a battle have little help with. I want to work again. The period of time after leaving abuser, was in itself traumatic. My inability to function was further undermining my fragile self esteem. Few therapists were very helpful. Also, not realizing at time, repeated blows to my head had caused " very mild" brain damage. Not so very mild to me. I pray I can get over my fear of putting myself out there again. But, it seems doubtful right know. If I can at least channel my experiences to help someone else.
Much of what you say here is right on. I just wanted to say too that victims of narcissistic abuse who get C-PTSD are not getting that because of one incident, but rather having gone through long term abuse they eventually can succumb to an emotional overload that becomes C-PTSD, as a result of many abusive experiences of a variety of sorts. I appreciate all your videos, as they hit things on the mark very well.
+Robyn Sleeper Pity you didn't actually listen to the video where I am saying exactly this in the first few minutes.
I have complex post traumatic stress disorder from the constant narcassistic abuse my way ..I have developed agoraphobia too and attempted suicide on a number off times disassociated ...I record all his abusive phone calls I have over 50 hours worth off narcassistic abuse recordings off him abusing me . You are describing me here . I want this abuse to end but I’m trapped trapped in this situation
I have never been formally threatened physically, but I developed classic PTSD symptoms after years of psychological abuse. Mine stems from a childhood of being misdiagnosed with developmental disorders by doctors under the sway of a narcissistic mother. I did fine for years, but was triggered by verbal abuse from customers and roommates. I became a helpless child again and everyone thought I'd just given up on life or gone insane. I feel that cases like mine are invisible.
I hope you are well after all this time, would love to hear how and if you were able to heal your trauma. Much love :)
Just for you to know, your situation is not invisible to me. It doesn't matter if I don't know you personally, I feel you, I know very well what you're talking about . You're not alone ❤️❤️
Yes, exactly. Search my website for "trauma".
Great video, Sam. I had traumatic events going on over long a long period of time in my childhood and early youth, combined with neglect from parents and other responsible adults. I have had to endure a lot of stress as a direct effect of my childhood experiences later in life, and your video explains it so well. I want to thank you for sharing your intelligent and logical way of understanding this. Much love from Norway
I could have written this. 55 years of NPD abuse , from childhood, till 2018. Thank you so much for speaking for me
Absolutely. About one third of all abusers are women and their victims are male and suffer PTSD as a result.
Sam Vakn
You were the first person to bring "Moral Injury" to my awareness, thank-you. There seems to be very little info on Moral Injuries within the war zone of narcissistic abuse. I would dearly love to hear a video dedicated to this subject.
thank you Sam
Thank you.
You know what sucks ..being on the spectrum a little and bein abused at 16 by your first bf. You come from a loving Christian family but you are targetted but an evil abusive monster . Then when 21 realizing you're a bit on the spectrum and had it all but someone evil wanted to attack you for being quite perfect. Oh BTW its not just physical and sexual..... Whats worse is emotional, verbally, mentally , and domestic abuse.
You are my savior
Hi Sam, Would any research on a test study case influence or initiate any change in the DSM V ?
Will my Panic Disorder due to meth overdose which then evolved into worse GAD and depression for 2 years now will have a chance to evolve into PDST. I have verbal traumatic experience since childhood plus I am fat and ugly. Does PTSD has psychotic features?
I notice you use "she" but would you say PTSD happens in boys/men as well?
I felt like that for many years after I ran away from home at 18 years of age. Some years ago I had a suicide attempt they told me I have BPD. But sometimes I wonder if what I have is CPTSD instead.
Yes. There is probably a combination of both. Sustained abuse causes so many disorders, they are all just permutations of our response to trauma.
Bless you child for your intent to never pass that abuse on.
Thank you.
Yeah, of course it does. It's just easier to pick either he or she than say both. That's why he says 'victim' alot.
check out CPTSD
If my ex tried to run me over after he smashed my side of the car into a tree and I managed to get out, run to a fence, climb the fence, then he hits the fence causing me to fall then run to trees, then from jail calls to say snitches get stitches and rats get bats but he was drunk on Whiskey, could he still be or is he a Narcissist or a Psychopath or just bad drinker?
From my point of view, does it matter what the "right" label is? I kept trying to diagnose so I could understand and rationalize his behavior. I finally realized that it DOESN'T MATTER. He is abusing you and tried to kill you. Don't give another chance. You cannot fix him. Save your own life.
WILL MY PTSD MAY EVOLVE INTO SCHIZOPHRENIA?
VERBAL PTSD SINCE I WAS A KID?
any schizophrenics in your family? Probably not.
I wish I had the right to die, physically abused my whole childhood an teen years.
I am now 24. I live alone in isolation. I have little to no empathy for the fellow people around me, nor do I want to.
The meaning of a family is bullshit, a complete lie
I'm so sorry you had any such abuse, shame on those around you for not protecting you... I know how you feel, having my daughter at 17 probably saved my life. I'm sending you a hug.
+vicnails1 I'm contradicting myself, but I'm turning 25 soon. I wish I had a family. But I don't think i deserve it. If my own family never accepted me I doubt making my own would.
I've just accept that I am no one but a damaged good. Thanks for the hug I guess.. People usually don't say anything good to me..
I'm the child of a narcissist and I've realized that I probably have the condition myself. it's almost like my brain had two options- either develop ptsd or become a narcissist yourself. Also I believe narcissists are "wired differently" so in a way if you cure them they are no longer the same person. It's like getting to know a stranger for others around them.
You wish you had a family? That alone means you deserve one. Many people end up with families who never even wanted one in the first place. My own father told my mother after they got married that he didn't want children. He ended up having three, and I am the youngest. The way I see it, abuse victims have two options of what they can become: either they become empaths, or they become abusers themselves. You don't strike me as an abuser. The only person you are abusing is yourself. Please try your best to pull your life together and go after what you want. I know it isn't easy, but you have a lot to offer. Believe in it, my friend.
You need to heal before you will have any empathy for others. You must have empathy for yourself first.