The Complex PTSD Workbook: How to Overcome Traumatic Stress Symptoms and Heal From Childhood Trauma

Complex PTSD may be diagnosed in adults or children who have repeatedly experienced traumatic events, such as violence, neglect or abuse.

Complex PTSD is thought to be more severe if:

• the traumatic events happened early in life
• the trauma was caused by a parent or carer
• the person experienced the trauma for a long time
• the person was alone during the trauma
• there's still contact with the person responsible for the trauma

As it may take years for the symptoms of complex PTSD to be recognised,...