Ep. 5. Complex PTSD as a Result of Childhood Trauma, Neglect and Abuse
Welcome to Episode 5 of the Chill the Fuck Out Pausecast! In this episode of The Pause, Ashleigh discussion Complex PTSD. She explains the difference between PTSD and Complex PTSD. The she deep dives into what it is, how it's caused, symptoms, triggers, her experience with it, and what we can do about it.
Trigger Warning: Ashleigh discusses some detail of childhood trauma, neglect and abuse, and the reality of Complex PTSD's connection to potentially causing disturbing thoughts, self harm, harm of others and suicide.
US National Suicide Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255
Resources for this episode:
Causes, Symptoms, Treatments for Complex PTSD:
https://www.mvhealthsystem.org/downtown-blog/what-is-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder
ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/essentials/complex_ptsd.asp
https://www.beautyafterbruises.org/what-is-cptsd
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355973
https://www.ptsd.va.gov
Trigger Warning: In this episode, Ashleigh discusses some detail of childhood trauma, neglect and abuse, and the reality of Complex PTSD's connection to potentially causing disturbing thoughts, self harm, harm of others and suicide.
US National Suicide Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255
Resources for this episode:
Causes, Symptoms, Treatments for Complex PTSD:
https://www.mvhealthsystem.org/downtown-blog/what-is-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder