Understanding Symptoms and Behaviors of Complex PTSD

Behavioral clues indicative of complex PTSD include experiencing various traumas like childhood abuse, neglect, domestic violence, war, torture, and forced prostitution. Symptoms include emotional numbing, feelings of failure and worthlessness, and being cut off from others. The concept of Disturbances in Self-Organization (DSO) in complex PTSD encompasses affective dysregulation, hyperactivation, deactivation, negative self-concept, and avoidance of close relationships. Unlike borderline personality disorder patients who engage well in treatment, individuals with complex PTSD often have an avoidant attachment style, leading them to distrust and avoid therapy, believing it won't work.