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femme_fatale2022 t1_j0gqah5 wrote

I’d love your thoughts on CPTSD. I suffer from this and for some reason it’s still very taboo to speak about it generally.

What are some helpful tips to help overcome this issue? If there are any.

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UniversityofBath OP t1_j0yi366 wrote

Hello!

I'm really sorry to hear you have complex post traumatic stress disorder. That's so difficult to live with. I would really recommend seeking some professional help with it if you can - if you are in the UK your GP is usually first point of access or you can self refer to some Improving Access to Psychological Therapies services. If the waitlists are too long then private therapists often often sliding scales of fees. It's important to get someone who has training and experience in dealing with CPTSD. If it is related to childhood experiences then this book is also a good resource - although not a substitute for individual therapy https://www.amazon.co.uk/Overcoming-Childhood-Trauma-Helen-Kennerley/dp/1841190810

Best of luck with it.

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