The C sitting in front of C-PTSD is a clear difference, but what does it mean exactly? The trauma associated with PTSD generally refers to a single traumatic event or possibly similar events in a short time frame. How is it different and why does it matter? It’s my hope this information can do the same for you. If I had known this information 10 years ago, my treatment path would likely have been altered and ultimately more helpful. These differences matter a lot for a variety of reasons, and I’d like to spend some time with you to walk through why these differences matter. You will find it in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) classifications manual, so that’s very good news.Ĭ-PTSD is similar in some regards compared to PTSD, but there are also some pretty big distinctions. If you haven’t heard of it, you are in good company because, in most parts of North America, it isn’t an official diagnosis just yet. As you’ve already guessed from the title, complex PTSD (C-PTSD) is what I’m talking about today.
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