Thread: CPTSD vs PTSD?
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Old Sep 09, 2011, 11:58 AM
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Complex PTSD is usually when there was ongoing/chronic stress rather than a "clear" incident (like being a soldier in war), where the problem(s) were not addressed at the time.

PTSD is an anxiety problem whereas BPD is a underlying personality disorder. Not all people with BPD have had a difficult, stressful childhood like you apparently have.
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