I was diagnosed with C-PTSD a few years back owing to chronic childhood abuse and neglect. I am only now starting to reflect how this comes out in everyday life - especially the small things. Here are some.
- Hyper vigilance - I always seem to be ‘on’. I am a SAHM (soon to start pt work) and I feel like I am always aware where my daughter is. I often marvel.at my husbands ability to zone out and watch TV, whereas I can't disengage from my DD. Is this normal or part of PTSD?
- For my interview and other instances when it arises, I need to know exactly who's going to be there, I feel safer knowing what to expect. Does this just reflect an expectation for politeness or is it part of PTSD?
- My pathological need to keep everyone happy. I am only starting to realise my right to say no and that this may result in people not liking the response so not being happy.
I know there's loads more.but I'm.interested what others people.experiences are beyond the usual.criteria.