Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Complex PTSD) develops after prolonged or repeated trauma and affects emotional regulation, self-worth, and relationships. This post explains how Complex PTSD differs from PTSD, highlights often-overlooked symptoms, and explores practical coping strategies and trauma-focused therapies to support healing and recovery.

Trauma is not limited to extreme events; it includes any experience that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope. This post breaks common myths about trauma, explains how it affects mental health, childhood, relationships, and society, and highlights why understanding trauma is essential for healing, empathy, and effective support.