Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder* refers to those who have suffered prolonged, repeated trauma and abuse. This is often endured by those who have been in any totalistic, abusive, mind-manipulating group. Trauma is known to disrupt the chemistry in the brain.
A history of subjection to totalitarian control over a prolonged period (months to years) can result in CPTSD. Examples include hostages, prisoners of war, concentration-camp survivors, and survivors of some religious cults. Examples also include those subjected to totalitarian systems in sexual and domestic life, including survivors of domestic battering, childhood physical or sexual abuse, and organized sexual exploitation.
[ NOTE: Not every survivor will exhibit all of the following symptoms.]
Alterations in emotional regulation, including:
- Persistent dysphoria (sadness)
- Chronic suicidal preoccupation
- Self-injury
- Explosive anger or extremely inhibited anger (may alternate)
- Compulsive or extremely inhibited sexuality (may alternate)