Lilly Hope Lucario explains 'Complex PTSD'

People often ask me what is Complex PTSD?


I describe it as; PTSD, plus a whole range of other symptoms, across a wide range of disorders, including, but not limited to;

- Bipolar
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Attachment Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Dissociative Disorders
- ADHD
- Fibromyalgia
- Digestive Disorders
- Chronic Pain
- Insomnia
- And more.

This disorder is caused by prolonged, repeated abuse, within a captivity situation, where there is no viable means of escape, mostly caused within childhood, domestic violence relationships, kidnapping, war, enforced prostitution, human trafficking etc.
Each person will have a different level of symptoms within these, and not all will apply - but many will.

I believe, as do experts like world renowned trauma expert John Briere - and my inspiration Pete Walker, that many who have multiple diagnoses, in fact have Complex PTSD.
Complex PTSD - is far more than PTSD. Far more difficult to manage, and cope with.
Complex PTSD, also has higher levels of suicide rates, than PTSD, and PTSD is bad enough for this.

~ Lilly Hope Lucario

Trauma Queen!

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 Drugs can enhance your problems as they stop you laughing! I am very f*cked up by losing Robin Williams and am positive he would not have died had he been drug free and able to feel his dopamine and serotonin properly! It's best to stop. Hard? Try following procedures for NEW thought-stopping and see a nutritionist!

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New Thinking in Trauma Disorder & PTSD

Trauma Disorders and PTSD are common in people who have suffered shock. PTSD is nothing new, but there IS new thinking regarding treatment.There are many manifestations of trauma. CBT is very helpful, especially when done alone, as some traumatised people find company very painful.
 Online therapy seems an eminently sensible choice for many. There are unusual and practical tips in this article of Elizabeth Lucye Robillard  (remember, the best way to learn, is to teach!) READ MORE