Comments on: How to Explain Complex PTSD to Loved Ones https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/14/how-to-explain-complex-ptsd-to-loved-ones/ The Foundation for Post-Traumatic Healing and Complex Trauma Research Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:34:26 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: neuroserge https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/14/how-to-explain-complex-ptsd-to-loved-ones/#comment-51457 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:34:26 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245951#comment-51457 Thank you for this insightful post! Explaining Complex PTSD to loved ones can be challenging, but your suggestions on using clear examples and encouraging open dialogue are incredibly helpful. It’s so important for those who care about us to understand what we’re going through. I appreciate the resources you provided as well; they will definitely aid in fostering empathy and understanding. Keep up the great work!

]]> By: CharM https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/14/how-to-explain-complex-ptsd-to-loved-ones/#comment-48025 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:09:32 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245951#comment-48025 In reply to Elizabeth Woods.

Dear Lizzy and Others:
I truly don’t know where I begin 😞. Many of my abusers from both sides of my Family has passed. But there are still too many that haunt my dreams. I am 😟 afraid to sleep for fear that my Dad and his Brothers will be standing there. I dunno what to do. Recently, I was released from a nearby Hospital. I had been detained for a few days. Someone had placed a “mental hygiene pickup order” upon me. I was at my doctor’s getting my annual physical. The cop just came and said , “You have to come with me. I was ordered to take you to the ER where you shall be evaluated.” Problem with this is … That anyone, at any given moment, can call either the hospital or Police/Sheriff’s Department and tell them that they feel I am either a danger to myself or another. It really sucks 😞 I am constantly under a magnifying glass. I am STB 55…. And yet it’s like I really don’t have a chance to know , complete freedom and the ability to experience the right to “feel joy ” about being Alive and who I am. Oftentimes, I question: is the Life that I am living Now…. Worthy of my continued efforts and time.? Will people ever fully recognize that I and others are Not our diagnosis’? in fact, we are much more and are worthy of being treated with RESPECT and Dignity! I am a “child of God”. Not a slut, tramp, Hoe , C _ _ _ and any other nasty names that tend to make “you” feel taller while I remain feeling “smaller”.

]]> By: Elizabeth Woods https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/14/how-to-explain-complex-ptsd-to-loved-ones/#comment-41550 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:49:04 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245951#comment-41550 In reply to BDG games.

Thank you. I’m glad I could help.

]]> By: BDG games https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/14/how-to-explain-complex-ptsd-to-loved-ones/#comment-39194 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:25:37 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245951#comment-39194 Thank you for shedding light on such an important topic. Explaining Complex PTSD can be incredibly challenging, especially to those who have never experienced it. The suggestions provided in this post are really helpful and thoughtful. I hope more people take the time to understand what we go through. Your insights will definitely aid in fostering empathy and support in relationships.

]]> By: Elizabeth Woods https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/14/how-to-explain-complex-ptsd-to-loved-ones/#comment-38192 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 19:36:28 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245951#comment-38192 Thank you everyone for reading and commenting. It means a lot.

]]> By: d06 app https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/14/how-to-explain-complex-ptsd-to-loved-ones/#comment-37996 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 06:52:12 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245951#comment-37996 Thank you for this insightful post. Explaining Complex PTSD can be incredibly challenging, especially when it comes to loved ones who may not fully understand the nuances of the condition. Your tips on using empathy and clear communication are invaluable. I appreciate the emphasis on patience and education, as it helps bridge the gap between those affected and their support system. This will truly help many navigate these difficult conversations.

]]> By: rejekibet apk https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/14/how-to-explain-complex-ptsd-to-loved-ones/#comment-37425 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 23:34:47 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245951#comment-37425 Thank you for this insightful post. Explaining Complex PTSD to loved ones can be incredibly challenging, and your guidance on clear communication and the importance of patience really resonates. I appreciate the suggestions on focusing on specific symptoms and encouraging empathy. It’s so crucial to bridge that understanding gap, and this article provides valuable tools to do just that.

]]> By: dg club login https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/14/how-to-explain-complex-ptsd-to-loved-ones/#comment-34131 Tue, 20 May 2025 14:19:40 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245951#comment-34131 Thank you for this insightful post! Explaining Complex PTSD to loved ones can be incredibly challenging, and I appreciate the clear steps and examples you provided. It’s so important to emphasize the need for patience and understanding from both sides. This blog has really helped me feel more prepared to have those difficult conversations.

]]> By: H89 https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/14/how-to-explain-complex-ptsd-to-loved-ones/#comment-33400 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 23:55:06 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245951#comment-33400 This post is incredibly informative and provides a much-needed perspective on explaining Complex PTSD to loved ones. I appreciate the suggestions for communication and the emphasis on patience. It’s so important for our friends and family to understand the nuances of our experiences. Thank you for sharing these valuable insights!

]]> By: Sharna Wolfaardt https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/14/how-to-explain-complex-ptsd-to-loved-ones/#comment-31479 Sat, 25 Jan 2025 08:19:05 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245951#comment-31479 Thank you CPTSD foundation. Very much. I am a survivor, but will never be able to heal completely. And it’s ok.
I’ve just written a book on my experiences.
Amazingly you’ve explained “me” and I haven’t read your article before.
I hope more awareness will made known.
Blessings.

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