The Difference Between PTSD & Complex PTSD, a Neuroscience Perspective ðŸ§
Different Traumas, Different Impacts: Exploring the Varied Effects of PTSD and Complex PTSD (6min read)
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TL;DR Summary:
PTSD arises from a single trauma, causing stress responses and flashbacks.
C-PTSD results from prolonged trauma, leading to emotional and relational difficulties.
Both affect key brain areas, but C-PTSD's impacts are broader.
Chronic trauma can result in persistent stress and physical symptoms.
Understanding these disorders guides treatment s…