yeah, c-ptsd isn't recognised as a separate disorder in the dsm-iv or the ICD. i think it was first proposed back in 1992. as with most disorders, there's quite a bit of controversy around it (is it same/different to borderline personality, many studies fail to differentiate between those with ptsd and c-ptsd). so i guess a lot comes down to the personal beliefs of your clinician.

in terms of medication, i don't think there would be different treatment approaches. in terms of therapy - then yes, of course there are added issues that would need to be addressed. xtree - if you haven't been given that diagnosis, but still relate to the criteria, then maybe you can just bring up the stuff that is relevant to you to get that addressed?

i found being given the diagnosis helpful, because i like to research stuff and i related to a lot of what i read, but it doesn't really guide my therapy in any meaningful way. maybe makes it easier for my T to know what to look out for, but we deal with the stuff that i bring up, not what's dictated in the diagnostic criteria.