We are a Peer2Peer Support Community for CPTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Survivors and Supporters of Survivors

[In an emotional flashback right now?](https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/firstaidkit)  

###+ Crisis Resources
* [National USA Crisis Resources & Intro/Disclaimer](https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/crisissupportresources) 911 for Emergencies

* [State by State US Regional Crisis Resources](https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/statebystatecrisisresourcedirectory)

* [Australia & New Zealand Regional Crisis Resources](https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/csrauznz) 000 land line ,112 Mobile for Gov. Emergency Services in Australia. 111 In New Zealand

* [UK Crisis Support Resources](https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/uk) 999 or 112 on your mobile for Gov. Emergency Services

* [European Regional Crisis Support Resources](https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/europeregional) 112 on Mobile, anywhere in the EU For EU external Nations & specific emergency service lines: [Wikipedia Table on European Government Emergency Services Numbers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_emergency_telephone_numbers#Europe)

* [South Africa Crisis Support Resources](https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/southafrica) 10111>Police 10177>fire/ambulance in South Africa. 112 for Mobile [Emergency Services for Various African Nations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_emergency_telephone_numbers#Africa)

* [Asia Regional Crisis Support](https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/asiaregional)  [Emergency Services Table for Various Asian Nations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_emergency_telephone_numbers#Asia)

* [Canada National Crisis Support Resources](https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/canadantl) 911 or 112 on mobile redirects to 911 services

* [Canada Provincial & Territory Crisis Support Resources](https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/canadaregional)

[FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/faq) - Answers to the biggest questions about this disorder.

Pete Walker's book [CPTSD: From Surviving to Thriving](http://pete-walker.com/complex_ptsd_book.html) is a rich source of information, help, healing, compassion and growth. Most with CPTSD who read it find it creates a change in how they see themselves and their past.

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Want more memes? Try /r/CPTSDMemes.

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Want more art? Try /r/CPTSDCreatives.

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Looking for a CPTSD-friendly Discord server? Try [this one.](https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/comments/azyibn/cptsdptsd_discord_server/)

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#Rules
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1. This is a peer support community. Be a supportive peer. [More info](https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/subrules_revised#wiki_be_a_supportive_peer).

2. Don't ask for a diagnosis - and don't try to diagnose others. Even if someone were a trauma-trained doctor/psychiatrist, they wouldn't be able to diagnose over the Internet. Seek out professional help instead.  

3. Racism, bigotry, misogyny/misandry, diagnosis discrimination, and other hate speech is unacceptable. [More info](https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/subrules_revised#wiki_hate_speech).

4. Please be mindful about triggering content. Avoid graphic thread titles, and use [Trigger Warning], NSFW and/or the spoiler tag whenever appropriate.

5. We do not allow RaisedByNarcissists lingo. Please avoid use of abbreviations such as “NMom”, “EBrother”, GC/SG, FLEAs, etc, and avoid casual armchair diagnosis of people who have not been professionally diagnosed. [More info](https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/subrules_revised#wiki_rbn_lingo).

6. All content must be CPTSD-related

7. No self-promotion allowed outside of the Weekly Check-In threads (this includes links to personal videos and blogs)

8. Image posts are not allowed, except infographics, as long as you include a short description about the graphic's relevance to CPTSD and value to you.

Don't hesitate to contact the moderator(s) with any questions, comments, concerns, kitten pictures etc.!  

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#Useful Resources  

*  [Pete Walker's Website](http://pete-walker.com/)

*  [The National Child Traumatic Stress Network](http://www.nctsn.org/)

* [Bessel Van Der Kolk, The Body Keeps The Score](http://www.amazon.com/The-Body-Keeps-Score-Healing/dp/0670785938)

*  [C-PTSD Site, the site contains a lot of information but do note that the creator of this site has cptsd and is not a mental health professional.](http://www.healingfromcomplextraumaandptsd.com/)

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**Related Subreddits**

* /r/cptsd_bipoc
* /r/CPTSDNextSteps
* /r/CPTSDAdultRecovery
* /r/CPTSDFreeze
* /r/CPTSDWriters
* /r/TraumaAndPolitics
* /r/CPTSDpartners
* /r/CPTSDFightMode
* /r/InternalFamilySystems
*  /r/ptsd
*  /r/adultsurvivors
* /r/emotionalneglect
*  /r/ptsdcombat
*  /r/rapecounseling
*  /r/depression
*  /r/traumatoolbox
*  /r/anxiety
*  /r/insomnia
*  /r/suicidewatch
*  /r/survivorsofabuse
*  /r/OffMyChest
*  /r/dbtselfhelp
*  /r/meditation
*  /r/mindfulness
*  /r/yoga
* /r/CPTSDmusic

<div class="md"><p>We are a Peer2Peer Support Community for CPTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Survivors and Supporters of Survivors</p>

<p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/firstaidkit">In an emotional flashback right now?</a>  </p>

<h3>+ Crisis Resources</h3>

<ul>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/crisissupportresources">National USA Crisis Resources &amp; Intro/Disclaimer</a> 911 for Emergencies</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/statebystatecrisisresourcedirectory">State by State US Regional Crisis Resources</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/csrauznz">Australia &amp; New Zealand Regional Crisis Resources</a> 000 land line ,112 Mobile for Gov. Emergency Services in Australia. 111 In New Zealand</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/uk">UK Crisis Support Resources</a> 999 or 112 on your mobile for Gov. Emergency Services</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/europeregional">European Regional Crisis Support Resources</a> 112 on Mobile, anywhere in the EU For EU external Nations &amp; specific emergency service lines: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_emergency_telephone_numbers#Europe">Wikipedia Table on European Government Emergency Services Numbers</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/southafrica">South Africa Crisis Support Resources</a> 10111&gt;Police 10177&gt;fire/ambulance in South Africa. 112 for Mobile <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_emergency_telephone_numbers#Africa">Emergency Services for Various African Nations</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/asiaregional">Asia Regional Crisis Support</a>  <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_emergency_telephone_numbers#Asia">Emergency Services Table for Various Asian Nations</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/canadantl">Canada National Crisis Support Resources</a> 911 or 112 on mobile redirects to 911 services</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/canadaregional">Canada Provincial &amp; Territory Crisis Support Resources</a></p></li>
</ul>

<p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/faq">FAQ</a> - Answers to the biggest questions about this disorder.</p>

<p>Pete Walker&#39;s book <a href="http://pete-walker.com/complex_ptsd_book.html">CPTSD: From Surviving to Thriving</a> is a rich source of information, help, healing, compassion and growth. Most with CPTSD who read it find it creates a change in how they see themselves and their past.</p>

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<p>Want more memes? Try <a href="/r/CPTSDMemes">/r/CPTSDMemes</a>.</p>

<hr/>

<p>Want more art? Try <a href="/r/CPTSDCreatives">/r/CPTSDCreatives</a>.</p>

<hr/>

<p>Looking for a CPTSD-friendly Discord server? Try <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/comments/azyibn/cptsdptsd_discord_server/">this one.</a></p>

<hr/>

<h1>Rules</h1>

<h1></h1>

<ol>
<li><p>This is a peer support community. Be a supportive peer. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/subrules_revised#wiki_be_a_supportive_peer">More info</a>.</p></li>
<li><p>Don&#39;t ask for a diagnosis - and don&#39;t try to diagnose others. Even if someone were a trauma-trained doctor/psychiatrist, they wouldn&#39;t be able to diagnose over the Internet. Seek out professional help instead.  </p></li>
<li><p>Racism, bigotry, misogyny/misandry, diagnosis discrimination, and other hate speech is unacceptable. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/subrules_revised#wiki_hate_speech">More info</a>.</p></li>
<li><p>Please be mindful about triggering content. Avoid graphic thread titles, and use [Trigger Warning], NSFW and/or the spoiler tag whenever appropriate.</p></li>
<li><p>We do not allow RaisedByNarcissists lingo. Please avoid use of abbreviations such as “NMom”, “EBrother”, GC/SG, FLEAs, etc, and avoid casual armchair diagnosis of people who have not been professionally diagnosed. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/subrules_revised#wiki_rbn_lingo">More info</a>.</p></li>
<li><p>All content must be CPTSD-related</p></li>
<li><p>No self-promotion allowed outside of the Weekly Check-In threads (this includes links to personal videos and blogs)</p></li>
<li><p>Image posts are not allowed, except infographics, as long as you include a short description about the graphic&#39;s relevance to CPTSD and value to you.</p></li>
</ol>

<p>Don&#39;t hesitate to contact the moderator(s) with any questions, comments, concerns, kitten pictures etc.!  </p>

<hr/>

<h1>Useful Resources</h1>

<ul>
<li><p><a href="http://pete-walker.com/">Pete Walker&#39;s Website</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="http://www.nctsn.org/">The National Child Traumatic Stress Network</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Body-Keeps-Score-Healing/dp/0670785938">Bessel Van Der Kolk, The Body Keeps The Score</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="http://www.healingfromcomplextraumaandptsd.com/">C-PTSD Site, the site contains a lot of information but do note that the creator of this site has cptsd and is not a mental health professional.</a></p></li>
</ul>

<hr/>

<p><strong>Related Subreddits</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/cptsd_bipoc">/r/cptsd_bipoc</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/CPTSDNextSteps">/r/CPTSDNextSteps</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/CPTSDAdultRecovery">/r/CPTSDAdultRecovery</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/CPTSDFreeze">/r/CPTSDFreeze</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/CPTSDWriters">/r/CPTSDWriters</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/TraumaAndPolitics">/r/TraumaAndPolitics</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/CPTSDpartners">/r/CPTSDpartners</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/CPTSDFightMode">/r/CPTSDFightMode</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/InternalFamilySystems">/r/InternalFamilySystems</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/ptsd">/r/ptsd</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/adultsurvivors">/r/adultsurvivors</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/emotionalneglect">/r/emotionalneglect</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/ptsdcombat">/r/ptsdcombat</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/rapecounseling">/r/rapecounseling</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/depression">/r/depression</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/traumatoolbox">/r/traumatoolbox</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/anxiety">/r/anxiety</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/insomnia">/r/insomnia</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/suicidewatch">/r/suicidewatch</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/survivorsofabuse">/r/survivorsofabuse</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/OffMyChest">/r/OffMyChest</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/dbtselfhelp">/r/dbtselfhelp</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/meditation">/r/meditation</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/mindfulness">/r/mindfulness</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/yoga">/r/yoga</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/CPTSDmusic">/r/CPTSDmusic</a></li>
</ul>
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Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is rarely discussed in public forums, even though healthy connection to others is an integral part of healing. 


This is a peer support community for those who have undergone prolonged trauma and came out the other side alive and kicking, but with wounds that need tending. This is also a place for friends and family of the victims to come for support.

<div class="md"><p>Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is rarely discussed in public forums, even though healthy connection to others is an integral part of healing. </p>

<p>This is a peer support community for those who have undergone prolonged trauma and came out the other side alive and kicking, but with wounds that need tending. This is also a place for friends and family of the victims to come for support.</p>
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Please remember to use [Trigger Warning], spoiler tags, or [NSFW] when appropriate. And please remember Rule #5, prohibiting RBN lingo.

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Today is my birthday. I am 64 and have no one in my life to wish me Happy Birthday. I'm trying not to feel sorry for myself, so I'm asking for what I want. Would you wish me one?