I agree, A Red Panda. I struggle with PTSD from trauma related to physical and sexual assaults but from everything I have read about PTSD, as it is now understood, PTSD can be caused from childhood abuse-as one example. Childhood abuse can be emotional abuse and neglect as well-not "just" physical and sexual abuse. From my understanding-from all the books I have read and the many mental health professionals I have spoken with-childhood abuse can cause PTSD and childhood abuse can be or include emotional or mental abuse.

To MistressoftheDark13-I am so sorry that you were abused and treated so horribly. There are many wonderful books on the subject of PTSD, including Trauma And Recovery. These books can help explain what PTSD is and what it isn't. But reading about this stuff can also be difficult because it brings up a lot of painful stuff. I think it's very helpful to have someone you can talk to and someone who can help to support you so you can begin or continue with the healing process. Meeting with a therapist-who specializes in trauma, abuse or PTSD-might help you sort things out and help to determine if you are struggling with PTSD or something else. You can message me if you need someone to talk to. I wish you well.