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Apr 25, 2009, 03:08 PM
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Member Since: Mar 2009
Location: So Cal
Posts: 3,342
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Crystalrose....
Believe me when I say that there is NO SHAME in being diagnosed with PTSD. This is something that is NOT your fault in any way, shape, or form. You didn't do anything to deserve this. 
I understand when you say that you don't even know if you agree with the diagnosis. Sometimes there can be denial and difficulty with acceptance because this means that you have to accept and validate that bad things happened to you. If you truly don't agree with it, you can always get a 2nd opinion. 
The way I understand it, is the difference between PTSD and Complex PTSD is this:
PTSD can occur from one single incident, like a car accident, a natural disaster such as earthquakes, floods, witnessing the death of someone, or losing a loved one.
Complex PTSD occurs when there has been a more long term exposure to trauma, such as repeated sexual, physical, or emotional abuse, repeated viewings of domestic violence, being held captive physically or emotionally, or going through the war.
PTSD-one time occurence
C-PTSD-longer exposure period.
Here is a website that has some really good info on PTSD/C-PTSD: http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/fact_shts/fs_complex_ptsd.html
Hope this helps a bit. I am always around if you need to talk. You can PM me or we can chat too, if you would ever like to. 
Take care!! 
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