What is CPTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a condition that develops after someone experiences a traumatic event. It can be caused by any number of different types of experiences and circumstances, including military combat and sexual assault. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as CPTSD, is often diagnosed in people who experience significant and repeated trauma over time.

How can peer support help with CPTSD?

CPTSD can occur when someone experiences prolonged trauma. A person suffering from CPTSD can feel unsafe in their environment and unable to trust others around them. Professional mental health and peer support groups are both resources that can help a person suffering from CPTSD.

If you experience PTSD and seek help, join a free peer support session today.