Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) develops after prolonged or repeated trauma and can deeply affect emotions, relationships, work, and daily functioning. This article explores whether C-PTSD is considered a disability, how it impacts quality of life, and what legal protections, accommodations, and support resources may be available.

Complex PTSD can disrupt work, relationships, and self-care through emotional dysregulation, negative self-image, hypervigilance, and avoidance. This article explains how these symptoms affect daily life and offers practical, compassionate strategies to manage challenges and support healing.