(c)PTSD

Trauma focused therapy is an approach particularly designed to address the effects of trauma on an individuals mental and emotional well-being. There are two commonly emotional discussed conditions related to trauma: PTSD( Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and (c)PTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress disorder.

The first PTSD is a mental health condition that may develop after witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. This could include,but nolt limited to accidents, military combat, natural disasters, or interpersonal violence.

Symptoms include:

*Intrusive thoughts

*Memories

*Flashbacks/nightmares

*Avoidance of reminders of the trauma

*Hypervigilance

*Changes in mood and cognition(c)PTSD is a concept that extends beyond PTSD, often associated with repeated exposure to trauma, over an extended period of time, such as chronic childhood abuse, domestic violence, or prolonged captivity

Symptoms in addition to PTSD:

*Difficulties in emotional regulation, self perception,forming relationships, a sens of distorted and disrupted identity, DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder)

Switching Identities, Gaps in memory,distinct identities, loss or personal agency, history of trauma, 

BPD(Borderline Personality Disorder)

Pervasive patterns of instability in self and relationships, edmoltions and image. Experience intense and rap;idly shifting moods, difficulties with self worth, identity, impulse control, fear of abandonment, rejection, frequent changes in values, goals and aspirations, a chronic sense of self emptiness, anxiety, risk taking, anger, intense emotional distress, narcissistic traits.

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