Complex PTSD

The main difference to be established between Complex PTSD and PTSD is that Complex PTSD is attributed to people who have suffered repeated chronic trauma as opposed to the single traumatic events that are typical of PTSD

They're not quite arguing over semantics because typically, people who suffer from Complex PTSD go through prolonged periods of incredible stress where they lose a sense of self, trust, and experience a loss of sense of safety.

What does this mean if you're a veteran? Well, I don't know about you but I experienced those during most of my tour. The unit came first, there was no way to avoid attacks inside or outside of the base, and I didn't trust a single Iraqi citizen.

Most veterans coming home from tours overseas are reluctant to ask for help and don't want to talk about how they're feeling. It's unhealthy to let this stuff get bottled up in you, it needs to come out and it will one way or another. Let it sit for to long and you'll start yelling at friends, getting mad at loved ones and just plain alienating everyone close to you.

You have to realize, it's no one's fault and that you have to ask for help. If left alone, both Complex PTSD and PTSD will both develop into far worse cases. It's always easier to help yourself earlier rather than later.

I came home after my tour having lost a few friends. I was very angry, moody, and I couldn't stand to be out in public with my friends because there was just to many people around me. Basically, I was suffering from typical Complex PTSD The Vet Center reached me through an out reach program and just meeting with their counselor helped me immensely. If you do anything as a minimum, contact your local Vet Center as they have free programs if you're a vet. I don't mean the local VA, I mean Vet Center. You can find the closest one to you here.

The only problem with the Vet Center was they could only take me so far, but I really needed some more 1-on-1 with a psychiatrist to help resolve some issues I had. I was feeling much better and I was finally feeling ok at being in public places, but I still had bouts of incredible moodiness.

I really didn't have the money for a professional so I did what most people do today; I turned to the internet. I eventually found the program at Bright Life which was the best alternative. I was kind of skeptical because they made such amazing claims.

But it really worked. Ever since I found them, I've been totally clear of my moodiness and anger problems and I feel like I'm finally back to my normal self. I urge you, if you're experiencing the same symptoms as me from Complex PTSD or PTSD or what have you, please please give them a try. They have an 8 week guarantee so if it doesn't work, you can get your money back without a problem.