How C-PTSD differs from PTSD -

Recently, I researched C-PTSD and found some interesting results.

I thought before that all PTSD is just that.

To my discovery, there are two forms of PTSD.

Complex PTSD and PTSD

Most people think PTSD only applies to someone who was involved in combat and struggles with the aftereffects

Wrong.

What is PTSD?

You’ve probably heard the term once or twice, but do you know what exactly it does?

Probably not.

PTSD is translated to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD occurs when a person has been involved in a traumatic event

car accident
combat
witnessing a brutal death
sexual abuse
rape
violence
verbal abuse
narcissism in those you trust
Major weather events that destroyed your home
childhood neglect
homelessness
drug issues
alcohol-related issues

There is more than likely more than what’s on this list, in short, PTSD comes from a past experience that was traumatic to the person who experienced it.

How does PTSD differ from C-PTSD?

C-PTSD translates to complex post-traumatic stress disorder

This occurs when you have experienced more than one type of traumatic event that affects you mentally

In my case I have PTSD from rape, sexual abuse, drinking, and drug issues I had in high school, a severe car accident I was involved in 2018 where the trailer I was towing at the time prevented my vehicle from being totaled.

The person who rear-ended me did so hard enough to climb the trailer, knock the gate backward, twist the frame, and rip the front end of the car that rear-ended me and tried backing off the trailer.

Now while driving in traffic I watch the rear of the vehicle as much as the front and sides, in fear of being rear-ended again.
Not to mention the flashbacks of it and the pain I still suffer.