Crushing Anxiety by invisible hands

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) is a mental health condition caused by prolonged or repeated trauma, often during childhood or in situations where escape wasn’t possible. Unlike PTSD, which typically stems from a single traumatic event, CPTSD includes additional symptoms such as emotional dysregulation, difficulty maintaining relationships, feelings of worthlessness, and persistent guilt or shame.

Anxiety, often a co-occurring condition with CPTSD, involves excessive worry, fear, or nervousness. It can manifest as physical symptoms (like feeling like your lungs are being crushed) and mental challenges (e.g., intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance). In CPTSD, anxiety may arise from triggers related to past trauma, making day-to-day situations feel overwhelming or unsafe.