https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/05/02/stress-and-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/ The Foundation for Post-Traumatic Healing and Complex Trauma Research Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:50:54 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/05/02/stress-and-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/#comment-26026 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:50:54 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=241074#comment-26026 It’s easy for medics to say get more sleep but when you can’t & the the more fatigued you get the harder it is to sleep after years of gaslighting around rUTI’s/cUTI’s, ME/CFS/FMS like symptoms the two definitive diagnosis I have got so far are Endometriosis stage IV & Hypercalcemia/Primary-Hyperparathyroidism both conditions known to impact the immune nervous systems & cause chronic fatigue. The delayed diagnosis have led to infertility & DDD/DJD leaving me needing multiple joint replacements when & if I’m strong enough.

]]> https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/05/02/stress-and-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/#comment-18636 Mon, 08 May 2023 20:37:48 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=241074#comment-18636 Dealing with difficult emotions can be challenging. It is important to take the time to take care of yourself and to seek support from family, friends, or other professionals. I suggest reading 10 Coping Skills and Strategies to Help You Cope With Difficult Emotions https://us.calmerry.com/blog/therapy/10-coping-skills-and-strategies-to-help-you-cope-with-difficult-emotions/ which can be very helpful. Also, practicing mindfulness through meditation, journaling about your feelings, being physically active, and setting boundaries with yourself and others can help you cope with an emotional crisis.

]]> https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/05/02/stress-and-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/#comment-17499 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:11:08 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=241074#comment-17499 […] Complex post-traumatic stress disorder is not recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5), however, CPTSD affects the lives of millions of people worldwide. The International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11) has recognized CPTSD for many years and describes it as a disorder that develops after witnessing or experiencing a series of highly threatening events. […]

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