Complex PTSD may be diagnosed in adults or children who have repeatedly experienced traumatic events, such as violence, neglect or abuse.
Complex PTSD is thought to be more severe if:
the traumatic events happened early in lifethe trauma was caused by a parent or carerthe person experienced the trauma for a long timethe person was alone during the traumathere's still contact with the person responsible for the traumaAs it may take years for the symptoms of complex PTSD to be recognised, a child's development, including their behaviour and self-confidence, can be altered as they get older.
Adults with complex PTSD may lose their trust in people and feel separated from others.
The symptoms of complex PTSD are similar to symptoms of PTSD, but may include:
feelings of shame or guiltdifficulty controlling your emotionsperiods of losing attention and concentration (dissociation)physical symptoms, such as headaches, dizziness, chest pains and stomach achescutting yourself off from friends and familyrelationship difficultiesdestructive or risky behaviour, such as self-harm, alcohol misuse or drug abusesuicidal thoughts
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