CPTSD Warrior Self Care Routine

As promised I am providing you with a downloadable copy of the CPTSD Warrior Self Care Routine. This routine was made to help me reduce my symptoms of CPTSD. If you haven’t watched the video yet where I explain how I use this checklist see the video at end of this blog post. I have […]

Depersonalization Disorder

After much research, I have realized that I have depersonalization disorder, also known as depersonalization/derealization disorder (DPDR). DPDR is a form of dissociation, which can be triggered at times of high stress/anxiety. In the following video I share information about DPDR and talk about my specific symptoms. I filmed parts of this video on different […]

Common Symptoms of CPTSD According to Pete Walker

What is CPTSD? CPTSD is a more severe form of PTSD. In his book, Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving, Pete Walker lists the 5 most common features that differentiate CPTSD from PTSD. The 5 most common symptoms of CPTSD: emotional flashbacks toxic shame self abandonment a vicious inner/outer critic social anxiety CPTSD is a […]

Watch "Common Symptoms of CPTSD" on YouTube

Topics Covered: Common Symptoms of CPTSD According to Pete Walker, Pete Walker’s 13 Steps for Emotional Flashback Management, and my steps to lessen the severity of a flashback in the absence of Pete Walker’s 13 steps.   Resources: Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving       Amazon Associates Disclosure Poking Holes is a participant […]