Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is caused by an extremely stressful or terrifying event, either by being part of it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Symptoms of PTSD can last a very long time and can impact on a person's ability to function within their activities of daily living through keeping them in bed, excessive crying due to flashbacks and developing fears that prevent engagement in activities.
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) is similar to PTSD however comes with more severe and complex symptoms. It can be caused by any type of long-term trauma and can usually involve situations where little control is felt or feeling as though someone is unable to escape. Long-term trauma can have a range of effects that lead to complex PTSD. C-PTSD can impact on daily functioning with severe flashbacks, feeling unsafe and an inability to regulate emotions for engagement in activities.