15 Symptoms of Complex PTSD

Disclaimer: Debbie Mirza is not a licensed therapist. If you have these symptoms, please consult your doctor or therapist for treatment.

Also, my apologies for not mentioning symptom 6 and 9! I haven’t been able to find my notes to see what those two are. Hopefully the ones I mention with help. There is a lot more information out there on this topic, so please also do your own research.

[debbiemirza]

Hi everyone! My apologies for not mentioning symptom 6 and 9! I haven’t been able to find my notes to see what those two are. Hopefully the ones I mention with help validate your experience. There is a lot more information out there on this topic, so please also do your own research. Also - Disclaimer: I am not a licensed health care professional. The information in this video comes from my own research and experience. Lots of love, Debbie Mirza xx

[DELIVERANCE-TODAY]

CPTSD Symptoms:
1. Detachment from Others
2. Flashbacks
3. Nightmares
4. Avoiding Reminders
5. Insomnia
6. Jumpiness
7. Self-Medicating (Alcohol, drug use, etc.)
8. Hyper-Vigilance
9. Guilt & Shame
10. Unhealthy Relationships
11. Depression
12. Low Self-Esteem
13. Dissociation


Thanks!

[greeksalad]

Imagine being constantly bullied, harassed, stalked and slandered for days, weeks and years, yet having no one to confide in.

[miapdx]

Isolation has been good to me. I nurture myself, indulge myself...I do what I feel like doing when I want or need to. When I get lonely I reach out to others. It's my choice. 😏

[saralibby]

Therapy in the form of beautiful nature walks, being with animals, especially pets, swimming in pools or ocean, lakes, etc. Soothing music, meditation, being creative whether painting, writing or crafting, yoga, cooking, Reiki. Tai Chi and Chi Gong.Try to stay off social media and being around loud and chaotic situations. Quit addictions, in the long run they debilitate you. Meet with best friend(s) now and then.
Only those who truly care about you and have your best interests at heart. Be kind and gentle to yourself.

[scrr]

does anyone else really struggle to watch horror films or tv programmes with tension?

[ms.bornagain]

The worst part about this disease is that it was caused by a person, not a sickness. I'm angry that my brain has been changed because of this. I want the real me back so I can live my best life.

[ParadymShiftVegan]

C-PTSD is by far not limited to romantic or social relationships, but extends to any and all forms of chronic trauma.

[raphaellavelasquez]

I've been gaslighted by "mental health professionals" adding to my anxiety/ptsd considerably. Credentials dont mean much.

[quip]

someone is talking about this...nobody around me, gets me, its
Very painful...especially when people pay out on you for been a
Blessings 🤗🤗🤗💟💟💟

[laminateable]

I wake up clinching my teeth really tight. I’ve had a migraine for 3 days. Anyone else.

[randyfiore]

I've been addicted to trauma bonding.being an empathetic with a ruff child hood at times I only new to bond a lot of injuries people.I'm just now learning that trauma bonding is not healthy for me.I'll always be sympathetic towards other people I have to take care of me first.Allow seperation from what people think about me and not self loath.Thanks fur reading.

[trickynicky]

This really resonated with me. I just don't want to connect with others anymore. I feel totally and utterley drained. I'm 48 and if I never have another relationship again that sounds good to me. Thanks for the validation. The nightmares are terrible. I thought it might be MSG now I think its the C-PTSD.

[akohn]

Thank you so much for talking about this issue! I have been struggling with anxiety, depression, insomnia, persistent nightmares on the nights I fall asleep, super low selfesteem, alcohol abuse, loneliness and constant need to please everyone but myself. I thought it's my personality, I thought it's just who I am.
Thanks so much for giving me some explanation and hope!

[originalyummer]

What about negative thinking? I'm always remembering all the stupid stuff I've done. Like all my bad decisions and failures. I know I have a lot of happy memories and successes but the bad ones always play like a broken record.

[debbieblakeley]

Yes, it relates to me, I do not go to therapy, they just add to the issues. I self nurture, watch various videos, read self help books, pray, study & meditating. I have ups and downs . I have figured out that I do better with jobs where I can travel with little to no supervision and started my own cleaning business. So no I am not going through literally 20-30 different jobs per year. I limit my interaction with family and only have 2 friends, who do not provoke me. I do not do drugs or drink for over 25 years. I do struggle with binging and purging when depressed or over stressed. I still struggle with dating more few and far between. But I do have clearer boundaries. And just go through my life as best as I can. I have to say living in the rural area and being around the lake and trees in nature has been extremely helpful. And I can say most days I feel grateful, content and
“ happy” much more so than my child and young adulthood.

[shelbyaskew]

I really knew something was seriously wrong with me and nobody understood. I saw this video and it all makes sense. Thank you Debbie.

[maryriley]

It seems there is rarely validation for us because the covert narcissist really turns on the charm for people who don't see the inner workings of our families.

[myishenhaines]

I wasn't diagnosed until last year. I am now 32. I spent my life only thinking I only
had depression...thus not being treated for the trauma. So I surrounded myself around people who also were abusive so my symptoms were*never* taken seriously. I was always told that I was crazy, or dramatic, or too jumpy.

[briansaiditsoitmustbetrue]

Thank you SO much for this video .. I suffered HORRIFIC child abuse for the first 11 Years of my life ... Far to horrific to say in this comment section ..
I still don't feel safe when in a room with a stranger .. I think they are going to harm me for NOTHING ....
People scare me .. For example IF I was staying at your home overnight in the spare bedroom .. I would be too scared to go to sleep ..I would think you would harm me for nothing ... Even though I can tell you are a beautiful spirited woman and would not harm me ..
I have been getting help via my Doctor and I understand what is going on now ...
I will NEVER forgive the "People" who abused me... I am not going to call them mum and dad as they are NOT worthy of that title..
I have MOST of these symptoms in this video ..