CPTSD vs. PTSD: Understanding the difference and the effects of multiple traumatic experiences by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC | Jul 3, 2023 | Mental Health Topics, PTSD, Trauma 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…
When the past is ever-present: Examining complex post-traumatic stress disorder by Chad Saylor | Oct 16, 2020 | Mental Health Topics, PTSD “Little did I know that in these dark moments of early motherhood, I wasn’t simply reacting to the stress-inducing challenges of being a new mom. I was also unexpectedly dealing with a series of present-moment triggers that were causing me to relive the excruciating traumas of my youth.” Lindsay’s daughter,…