09/06/2026
PTSD often develops after a traumatic event and may involve flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance, and feeling constantly on alert.
CPTSD can develop after prolonged or repeated trauma, especially when escape feels difficult. It includes PTSD symptoms, along with struggles involving emotional regulation, self-worth, and relationships.
Both are real, serious, and treatable. Trauma may shape your responses, but it does not define your future.
