Are you surviving not thriving?
Are you suffering from Complex PTSD?
Its effects are life long on both the physical and psychological body. ( Dysregulation of the HPA Axis, life long disruption of adrenaline/cortisol response and then possibly thyroid function??}
If we had a traumatic/dysfunctional childhood/adolescence (sometimes later life event like rape/violence etc) we are likely to suffer from CPTSD.
We learn defensive techniques to allow us to survive the pain (toxic shame), but these techniques dont help us in adulthood. In fact we never become mature adults , just grown ups with numerous issues, addictions, compulsions, depression, anxiety, codependent relationships and so much much more.........
Pete Walker, M.A. Psychotherapy
Are you suffering from Complex PTSD?
Its effects are life long on both the physical and psychological body. ( Dysregulation of the HPA Axis, life long disruption of adrenaline/cortisol response and then possibly thyroid function??}
If we had a traumatic/dysfunctional childhood/adolescence (sometimes later life event like rape/violence etc) we are likely to suffer from CPTSD.
We learn defensive techniques to allow us to survive the pain (toxic shame), but these techniques dont help us in adulthood. In fact we never become mature adults , just grown ups with numerous issues, addictions, compulsions, depression, anxiety, codependent relationships and so much much more.........
Pete Walker, M.A. Psychotherapy