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What Is CPTSD and How Is It Different From PTSD

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CPTSD — complex post-traumatic stress disorder — is the psychological response to prolonged, repeated trauma, especially in childhood. It differs from PTSD in its pervasive effects on identity, emotion regulation, and relationship, and requires a different approach to healing.

 

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