This includes having problems with self-image, managing your emotions, and trusting others.
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What Is Complex PTSD?
Examples include human trafficking and child sexual abuse.
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Firstly, BPD is apersonality disorder.
Common symptoms of BPD include:
Oftentimes, only an experienced mental health professional can differentiate the two conditions.
Most survivors were unable to leave their situation and felt trapped or controlled.
The risks are greater during childhood and adolescence when brain development is most vulnerable.
Complex PTSD Treatment
C-PTSD is treated similarly to PTSD, though the treatment is usually longer.
Its best to find one with experience in treating trauma.
Skills-based psychotherapies such asdialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)may also be of benefit.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDRcombines psychotherapy with the use of eye movements.
Treatment begins with the therapist building trust and teaching eye movement techniques.
EMDR helps the trauma survivor process the traumatic memories until they are no longer distressing.
The Department of Veterans Affairs considers EMDR a best-practice treatment for PTSD in military war veterans.
Medications
Healthcare providers often prescribemedications to treat PTSDand C-PTSD.
Prozac and Celexa are used off-label (meaning for purposes other than those licensed by the FDA).
What Is Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma?
Outlook for Complex PTSD
PTSD can be difficult to treat.
Given the complexities of C-PTSD, it may be reasonable to assume that the challenges are even greater.
The treatment includes psychotherapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), medications, and social support.
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