Adults with complex post-traumaticstressdisorder (CPTSD) learned very well as children what it meant to “not need” anything—to be self-reliant and self-sufficient. These children also learned to be extremely “other-focused” in order to scrape together any semblance of support or...
diagnosis per the DSM-5. However, it’s a label some people can use to understand their childhood trauma. If you believe you may be experiencing this proposed condition, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), C-PTSD, or other effects of trauma, consider contacting a licensed therapist for ...