it is in the DSM 5 just not called that direct label...

short version there are many countries around the world that call the same thing by different names.

here in america we have a much more individualized mental health system since may 2013.

the first part of this change over was taking everything that other countries call CPTSD and adding those symptoms to many different mental disorders.

this prevents people from just getting thrown into a catch all diagnosis. A person actually has to meet specific diagnostics. not everyone with CPTSD has the same combination and severity. by having a much more individualized and specific diagnostic process here in america more people are able to get better treatment and more treatment options are open to them.

example...

my CPTSD is called Acute Stress Disorder.
my siblings CPTSD is called PTSD
A child relative's CPTSD is called Reactive Attachment Disorder
another person that I know their CPTSD is called OSTSRD (this also includes a list of disorders a person gets labeled as and told about when they are diagnosed this, the actual disorder labels can not be found online)

my point is just because you dont see the ...........name.............CPTSD in the dsm5, does not mean america does not have that ..........disorder. we do its just called other things based on each persons own individual list and severity of symptoms.

if you would like to know what your CPTSD diagnosis transfers over to in the more updated standards contact your treatment providers. they will be able to evaluate your situation then tell you what your CPTSD is now called in the DSM 5.