I am just currently learning about C-PTSD. I have researched but I feel that reading about it is totally different than "talking" or reading about people's personal experiences. And honestly, I am confused. I know 'what' C-PTSD is...but the more I read posts from this site the more I don't know, I feel like. 
I have a psychologist appointment set up for this week but in this past month alone I have had two different doctors tell me that I have PTSD. I feel like I have C-PTSD though because of the fact that my abuse/rap/kidnapping/sex trafficking started when I was less than 18 months and lasted until I was 12...And reading what I have read from medical websites there are two requirements if you will that you have to fulfill:
-long time
-started at a young age
I found the above at a different website, but this is good information to support my thought process I think.
(http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/PTSD-overview/complex-ptsd.asp)
What types of trauma are associated with Complex PTSD?
During long-term traumas, the victim is generally held in a state of captivity, physically or emotionally,
according to Dr. Herman (1). In these situations the victim is under the control of the perpetrator and
unable to get away from the danger.
Examples of such traumatic situations include:
Concentration camps
Prisoner of War camps
Prostitution brothels
Long-term domestic violence
Long-term child physical abuse
Long-term child sexual abuse
Organized child exploitation rings
And so I am very confused. What I have read here it seems that I have a lot of similarities of the people here, but why haven't I been diagnosed with C-PTSD? Did I just make up something....? Or haven't I been honest enough? I have a very hard time saying exactly what goes on. I tend to hide everything within myself. I just handle it or stuff it down so that I can function. And I am confused but at the same scared. I have decided to see a psychologist this time to help me figure out what it is that I do have while I go to a therapist on the side. I just don't know...I have mentioned C-PTSD to a couple Dr.s I saw and they both nodded their heads but didn't say anything about it...
I guess I will figure it out when I have my appointments.
Has anyone else had these issues? Or I am the only one?...
I have a psychologist appointment set up for this week but in this past month alone I have had two different doctors tell me that I have PTSD. I feel like I have C-PTSD though because of the fact that my abuse/rap/kidnapping/sex trafficking started when I was less than 18 months and lasted until I was 12...And reading what I have read from medical websites there are two requirements if you will that you have to fulfill: -long time
-started at a young age
I found the above at a different website, but this is good information to support my thought process I think.
(http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/PTSD-overview/complex-ptsd.asp)
What types of trauma are associated with Complex PTSD?
During long-term traumas, the victim is generally held in a state of captivity, physically or emotionally,
according to Dr. Herman (1). In these situations the victim is under the control of the perpetrator and
unable to get away from the danger.
Examples of such traumatic situations include:
Concentration camps
Prisoner of War camps
Prostitution brothels
Long-term domestic violence
Long-term child physical abuse
Long-term child sexual abuse
Organized child exploitation rings
And so I am very confused. What I have read here it seems that I have a lot of similarities of the people here, but why haven't I been diagnosed with C-PTSD? Did I just make up something....? Or haven't I been honest enough? I have a very hard time saying exactly what goes on. I tend to hide everything within myself. I just handle it or stuff it down so that I can function. And I am confused but at the same scared. I have decided to see a psychologist this time to help me figure out what it is that I do have while I go to a therapist on the side. I just don't know...I have mentioned C-PTSD to a couple Dr.s I saw and they both nodded their heads but didn't say anything about it...
I guess I will figure it out when I have my appointments. Has anyone else had these issues? Or I am the only one?...