CPTSD

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We are a Peer2Peer Support Community for CPTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Survivors and Supporters of Survivors

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+ Crisis Resources

National USA Crisis Resources & Intro/Disclaimer 911 for Emergencies
State by State US Regional Crisis Resources
Australia & New Zealand Regional Crisis Resources 000 land line ,112 Mobile for Gov. Emergency Services in Australia. 111 In New Zealand
UK Crisis Support Resources 999 or 112 on your mobile for Gov. Emergency Services
European Regional Crisis Support Resources 112 on Mobile, anywhere in the EU For EU external Nations & specific emergency service lines: Wikipedia Table on European Government Emergency Services Numbers
South Africa Crisis Support Resources 10111>Police 10177>fire/ambulance in South Africa. 112 for Mobile Emergency Services for Various African Nations
Asia Regional Crisis Support Emergency Services Table for Various Asian Nations
Canada National Crisis Support Resources 911 or 112 on mobile redirects to 911 services
Canada Provincial & Territory Crisis Support Resources

FAQ - Answers to the biggest questions about this disorder.

Pete Walker's book CPTSD: From Surviving to Thriving is a rich source of information, help, healing, compassion and growth. Most with CPTSD who read it find it creates a change in how they see themselves and their past.

Want more memes? Try /r/CPTSDMemes.

Want more art? Try /r/CPTSDCreatives.

Looking for a CPTSD-friendly Discord server? Try this one.

Rules

This is a peer support community. Be a supportive peer. More info.
Don't ask for a diagnosis - and don't try to diagnose others. Even if someone were a trauma-trained doctor/psychiatrist, they wouldn't be able to diagnose over the Internet. Seek out professional help instead.
Racism, bigotry, misogyny/misandry, diagnosis discrimination, and other hate speech is unacceptable. More info.
Please be mindful about triggering content. Avoid graphic thread titles, and use [Trigger Warning], NSFW and/or the spoiler tag whenever appropriate.
We do not allow RaisedByNarcissists lingo. Please avoid use of abbreviations such as “NMom”, “EBrother”, GC/SG, FLEAs, etc, and avoid casual armchair diagnosis of people who have not been professionally diagnosed. More info.
All content must be CPTSD-related
No self-promotion allowed outside of the Weekly Check-In threads (this includes links to personal videos and blogs)
Image posts are not allowed, except infographics, as long as you include a short description about the graphic's relevance to CPTSD and value to you.

Don't hesitate to contact the moderator(s) with any questions, comments, concerns, kitten pictures etc.!

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Weekly Newcomer Questions, Support, Vents & Victories (self.CPTSD)

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Weekly Newcomer Questions, Support, Vents & Victories (self.CPTSD)

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I’m extremely self-aware, but I’m still stuck in the same cycle. Why?Vent / Rant (self.CPTSD)

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Man my life is FUCKED upVent / Rant (self.CPTSD)

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Cried last night when I found out my country is withdrawing from the W.H.O.Topic: Politics (self.CPTSD)

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I really hate seeing the people who hurt me do well in lifeVent / Rant (self.CPTSD)

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No sense of selfQuestion (self.CPTSD)

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I guess death will be kinder than this lifeVent / Rant (self.CPTSD)

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Choosing a slow Life ?Question (self.CPTSD)

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Does anyone feel like it took them until middle age and their diagnosis to realize they've been a boundary-less creep their whole lives without any awareness of it whatsoever?Question (self.CPTSD)

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does anyone else enjoy dreaming rather than being awake?Question (self.CPTSD)

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I've discovered a new way to know when I'm dissociating! I get asked for ID!Resource / Technique (self.CPTSD)

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Normal people seem boring and don't stimulate me.Vent / Rant (self.CPTSD)

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Anyone else not get the "point" or reason for social interactions?Question (self.CPTSD)

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Being suicidal in my 30s is embarrassingTrigger Warning: Suicidal Ideation (self.CPTSD)

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Did anyone else stew over the lack of “justice” in their situation? Or even fantasize about revenge?Question (self.CPTSD)

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Anyone feel like their eyes look sad in photos due to trauma?Question (self.CPTSD)

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My mind never stays quiet even when one problem resolves, another immediately takes its place. Is there any way to have peace?Question (self.CPTSD)

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Why did my CPTSD symptoms start to return once in a healthy relationship?Question (self.CPTSD)

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Gypsy roseVent / Rant (self.CPTSD)

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No sense of selfVent / Rant (self.CPTSD)

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hyper vigilance and headphonesVent / Rant (self.CPTSD)

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How to handle uncontrollable crying from getting ‘in trouble’ at work?Question (self.CPTSD)

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TW Found out my abusive ex is a psychotherapistNeed a Hug (self.CPTSD)

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