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EVERY CPTSD Symptom EXPLAINED in 12 Minutes

Inspire and Thrive

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Are you constantly battling an unseen weight? 😔 This video dives deep into Complex PTSD (CPTSD), explaining every single symptom you might be experiencing. If you've felt that deep, lingering impact of past trauma on your relationships, emotions, and even your body, this is for you.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro
00:54 Understanding the Roots of CPTSD
01:55 Emotional Dysregulation
02:42 Distorted Self-Perception
03:29 Relationship Difficulties
04:25 Dissociation
05:14 Physical Symptoms
05:58 Loss of Meaning and Hope
06:38 Shame, Guilt and Self-Blame
07:21 Difficulty with Self-Compassion
08:11 Pervasive Feeling of Emptiness
08:47 Difficulty with Boundaries
09:27 Hypervigilance
10:04 Re-enactment of Trauma
10:46 Finding Your Way Back
11:37 Conclusion

We break down the often-misunderstood signs of CPTSD, from emotional rollercoaster rides 🎢 to that feeling of being fundamentally "broken." You're not alone, and your feelings are valid. This isn't just about understanding a diagnosis, it's about finding recognition and a path towards healing.

We cover:
👉 Emotional Dysregulation: Why your feelings feel too big to handle
👉 Distorted Self-Perception: The struggle with self-worth
👉 Relationship Difficulties: Why connection feels so hard
👉 Dissociation: When your mind checks out
👉 And so much more...

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What symptom resonated most with you? Let me know in the comments below! 👇

P.S. If you're struggling with relationship patterns, check out my last video: "10 Signs You're TRAUMA BONDED (Not Actually in Love)" here: 10 Signs You're TRAUMA BONDED (Not Actuall...

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20 Comments

@InspireandThriveYT Creator 1 year ago Pinned

📌 If you're recognizing these symptoms in yourself, the next step is learning how to heal from them.
The Complex PTSD Coping Skills Workbook has the evidence-based tools you need to manage fear, build confidence, and reclaim your identity.
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Which symptom hit hardest for you? 👇

@johnphoenix1175 1 year ago

"A yearning for connection while also being terrified of it."

@warmfuzzyfeeling 11 months ago (edited)

This all resonated with me. I saw another quote which hit me really hard... 'You're not healing yourself to handle trauma - you're used to trauma. You're healing yourself to handle joy.'

@SS-ig7iu 1 year ago

This is me, 68 years old. I live alone and am ok with it. Only way I feel safe. No way to live. Been in therapy most of my life. I’m just tired. Prayers for anyone with CPTSD. 🙏🙏♥️.

@Matthew-cp2eg 1 year ago

Who else feels - once calm enters, then a sudden feeling of unease comes rushing in, seeking whats going on?

@ThisisDuMb-y5m 1 year ago

Forced isolation is another symptom of C-ptsd that is often overlooked and not talked about.

@Hebiscus998 9 months ago

I have given up. I’m just existing at this point.

@themetalmonkey 1 year ago (edited)

The problem is when you know all these things consciously, but your unconscious mind is still stuck. I’ve gotten better, but still not where I want to be.

Note
Well, I’m surprised to check on this reply and see that it’s garnered so many likes. Never had that happen before and honestly never expected this. I’m still trucking along taking it day by day. Some days are up and some days are down.

@sari3255 1 year ago

I am sobbing like a baby right now. In 12 minutes you just gave me a voice for 50 YEARS of profound agony that I could never find the words to explain. I just sent this to my kids, my parents, my husband and my siblings. If I had a billion dollars I would give you every cent! Thank you is just not enough. For the first time in my life I feel human and strong because I know I am a fighter. I can’t even begin to explain to you the weight you have lifted off of my soul. God Bless You all on this channel and God bless everyone and everything you touch. I truly owe you my life!!!

@kristingallo2158 10 months ago (edited)

I isolate a lot. I don't feel safe with someone else in the house. First time I haven't been physically or mentally hurt in my life was when I was sleeping alone in my car. That was a massive reality check for me.

@AFAskygoddess 1 year ago

Beware when choosing a therapist to help you cope with CPSD.
I worked with a counselor who left me with more damage and shame than where I started. Her shock "therapy" was to yell that I needed to grow up and belittle my feelings of emptiness. I don't think that I'd ever seek professional counseling again. But I was healthy enough to fire her and tell her exactly why.

@aligator9552 1 year ago

CPTSD for me is like facing a starving lion who savagely rips you apart, but you survive each time to be attacked again.

@AskMeAboutChickens 10 months ago

“The body’s silent scream” - that hits hard 😔

@locarla1044 1 year ago

Excellent description of cptsd. I was diagnosed many years ago and have learnt that everytime I trust someone new, they show me why I should'nt have. Rescue dogs, peace and a life of solitude is much safer.

@artby_vanii 1 year ago

If you're here I hope you remember you're only a human and it was never your fault you deserve love, care and support 🌈

@xtwofoldsilencex 3 months ago

A pervasive sense of anhedonia..when I do have a period of happiness, I know it is going to end

@hollyb848 1 year ago

I’ve never felt so unwell in my entire life I never deserved any of this

@GoBetterMe 1 year ago

Some wounds don’t bleed — they echo.
If you’ve ever felt broken without a visible reason, this video will help you name the pain.
CPTSD isn’t who you are. It’s what happened to you. And healing starts the moment you understand that.
💔🧠🌱

@abir_on_live 13 days ago

If anxiety has become so normal that you barely notice it anymore, Anwen Reid’s anxiety quiz may help you see how much it affects your everyday decisions and reactions.

@Mzd455 1 year ago

I check all the boxes. I am highly functional to go to work but otherwise I'm so tired. I'm avoiding people on purpose. I barely ever have the energy to feel anything but exhaustion. CPTSD is so crippling despite healthy food, mindful exorcises, stretching workouts, yoga.... even medications that I don't want to get addicted on as they are only masking everything and make me feel less present and more unreal. At this point as I'm 50 despite my youthful looks, I think this will never change until the rest of my life. I'm single for over 10 years already and I don't think I could fit in anyone's life but as an employee.