What is the difference between chronic PTSD and complex PTSD?

Complex PTSD is the result of prolonged, repeated trauma - usually in childhood such as growing up in an abusive family, as opposed to trauma that occurs from an event. read more

There is a difference from ptsd and c ptsd. That difference is ptsd lasts a month to several, and happens from generally one specific trauma. Cptsd is from prolonged trauma that happens over time and the symptoms lasts years, can lesson and increase at various times. read more

A lot of people experienced a traumatic event (car accident, combat or kidnapping), but do not meet the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These people may have post-traumatic stress (PTS, sometimes called trauma). read more

Complex PTSD is a proposed disorder than can occur after prolonged, repeated trauma. Describes the causes, symptoms, and treatment considerations for Complex PTSD. read more