Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after you’ve experienced a traumatic or disturbing event. Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) develops from exposure to multiple, inescapable traumas over time, such as childhood abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Both PTSD and CPTSD can create issues with self-esteem and relationships. Please visit the US Department of Veterans Affairs for additional resources.
Examples of Trauma Symptoms:
- Trouble focusing or concentrating
- Experiencing “brain fog”
- Feeling like you or your surroundings aren't “real”
- Frequent worry and fear
- People pleasing
- Feeling depressed, shutdown, numb
- Perfectionistic behaviors, overly organized or structured
- Trouble sleeping, nightmares
- Physical pain: stomachaches, headaches etc.
- Difficulty in relationships
- Feeling guilt and shame
- Low self-esteem, overly critical of self
- Avoiding people or places that cause stress
- Panic Attacks