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Originally Posted by *PeaceLily*
I put the trigger symbol on this thread just in case.
I was wondering what experiences have lead you here? Did something specific cause it, or was it a hotpotch of various things? Was is a singular event or was it a longterm situation? Is it ptsd or 'complex' ptsd, ( I dont think thats an official diagnosis in most places, if anywhere, but it's a very real thing.) Do you know specifically what caused it or do you not know what caused it specifically, you just know that you have had a generally traumatic life which lead to developing post traumatic stress?
Please don't answer this thread if it may put you in a vulnerable position or trigger ptsd symptoms.I'm not sure if this is an insensitive thread...I just don't want to feel so alone, that's all.I guess that's what I am aiming for 
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what lead me here to psych central. my therapist told me about psych central. At that time one of my diagnosis was DID. I was going through integration of my alters and she felt I may possibly find others like me here. I did not but when I considered leaving psych central others asked me to stay. I did so due to the saying we have here where I live and work...to help others is to help oneself.
how did I get PTSD....I am a survivor of child sexual abuse.
you are sort of right...here in america the diagnostic labling of complex PTSD has changed. like with many mental disorders with the new diagnostics many mental disorders diagnostics have changed. With complex PTSD a majority of their diagnostics now fit in with the diagnostic labeling of PTSD and those complex PTSD diagnostics that dont fit in with PTSD are are now diagnosed with the new labels of ...Other Specified trauma and stressor related disorder (abbreviated as OSTSRD where I live and work) and the diagnostic label ...Unspecified Trauma and Stressor related disorder (abbreviated as USTSRD where I live and work) . it is a real thing just changed labeling and diagnostic criteria, like with other mental disorders in the new DSM 5.
a bit of info I know people with PTSD, OSTSRD, USTSRD and did not have a trauma filled life. their problems stemmed from natural disasters like hurricane Sandy, House fires, and other things like one time crimes of School shootings, rape and others. there are many things that cause a person to have trauma related symptoms and diagnosis's. it just depends upon what each persons mind considered to be a traumatic event for them.