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grasswire

(50,130 posts)
Mon Feb 11, 2013, 02:06 PM Feb 2013

Anyone here have experience with C-PTSD?

I just became aware of this, in the context of looking for answers for a family member. It sure makes a lot of sense.

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Anyone here have experience with C-PTSD? (Original Post) grasswire Feb 2013 OP
What does the 'C' stand for? libodem Feb 2013 #1
The c stands for 'complex' HereSince1628 Feb 2013 #3
Thank you libodem Feb 2013 #4
That's okay libodem Feb 2013 #2
I have it. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #5
I have it undergroundpanther Feb 2013 #6

HereSince1628

(36,063 posts)
3. The c stands for 'complex'
Mon Feb 11, 2013, 10:18 PM
Feb 2013

Traditionally PTSD results within a few months following a single traumatic experience

cPTSD is a similar condition but it follows multiple exposures to trauma and a sense of not being able to get free of them...

BlancheSplanchnik

(20,219 posts)
5. I have it.
Sat Feb 16, 2013, 03:22 PM
Feb 2013

When I was diagnosed, they said PTSD, but maybe the C hadn't been added yet.

I clearly qualify for the C, though.

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