complex post-traumatic stress disorder

Growing up doesn’t automatically mean leaving childhood behind. Sometimes the habits that helped you feel safe back then follow you into adulthood and shape how you see the world and interact with others. But spotting how childhood trauma affects relationships isn’t always easy, especially when it looks different for everyone….

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is a psychological condition that can develop in those who have experienced prolonged and/or repetitive traumatic events in their lives. In a CPTSD vs. PTSD matchup, these conditions may seem similar, but in reality, they are different in many ways. Take a closer look with…

There is a wide number of conditions that look very similar to others, and they can often be confused during the diagnosis process. Certain conditions can even co-occur, or happen at the same time, in certain patients, making it even more difficult to mark what separates one from the other. …