Hi everyone,
Sorry to drag this up again, but I just now found this thread and wanted to help shed some light here. My T has mentioned complex ptsd to me as a way of understanding my symptoms. We did not have a lengthy discussion about it (nor have we ever discussed my dx to be honest with you). But it did help me to understand and--more importantly--I hope it helps T in his treatment plan for me.
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Clinicians who work with survivors of childhood abuse have also seen the need for an expanded diagnostic concept. Lenore Terr distinguishes the effect of a single traumatic blow, which she calls "Type I" trauma, from the effects of prolonged, repeated trauma, which she calls "Type II."
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This part of the Judith Hermann quote really says it all. Think of it like this. There used to be only one type of diabetes. However, now that there are two types, physicians have a much greater understanding of how to help their patients. It would be my wish that an understanding of complex ptsd offers the T more tools in his toolbox to use and offer the client. Having said that, please know that I don't believe nor do I think that any T believes that this means there is anything "simple" about ptsd Type I! It is a difficult dx no matter which way you look at it, but looking at it through the proper lens will give both you and your practitioner a more thorough understanding of your experience.
Peaceout