Ep 4. PTSD Resulting from Childhood Trauma, Neglect and Abuse

Welcome to the 4th episode of the Chill the Fuck Out Pausecast! In this episode of The Pause, Ashleigh discusses PTSD as a result from childhood trauma, neglect and abuse. She discusses the difference between PTSD and Complex PTSD, what PTSD is, the experience, how it's caused and triggered, her experience with it and treatment options.

Trigger warning: Ashleigh discusses the potential for PTSD to lead to self harm, harm of others, and suicide.

Resources for this episode:
Complex PTSD and PTSD, causes, symptoms and treatments
https://www.mvhealthsystem.org/downtown-blog/what-is-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/essentials/complex_ptsd.asp
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355973
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/publications/rq_docs/v23n2.pdf
https://www.verywellmind.com/ptsd-treatment-2797659
Resource for all kinds of info on trauma and healing:
beautyafterbruises.com