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Is it CPTSD, Autism or HSP? Even tho the symptoms seem so clear, many people and therapists as well fail to make correct, differential diagnoses for those three. This is why today I share the clearest 5 signs, I could find for a CPTSD diagnose with you.

And I also researched deeper and created a visualization for the full potential overlap of CPTSD, Autism and HSP myself.

► Links and Resources:

HSP Website: https://hsperson.com/

CPTSD Survivors Paper: https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/79710ca4-e98e-46aa-8f8f-d5f763ea8ef4/Adult-survivors-of-childhood-trauma.aspx

HSP & Autism Episode: https://youtu.be/RXd7r5wV5CQ?si=E7ENslv7t5oqQsYb

Emotional Dysregulation Episode: https://youtu.be/Q0iGqa7y6BA?si=nsCPCw5yE0GARfZo

Dissociation Episode: https://youtu.be/UZsTUS_jlYg?si=vmcFGDh2Dbo_3WCG

Toxic Shame Episode: https://youtu.be/e0W9c_1lSHU?si=UCI3DJlJsnxHeW2L

Limerence Episode: https://youtu.be/LZ-IFevq90o?si=Ne3jAEZFW5Q4uMwN

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► Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:54 Why Are CPTSD, Autism & HSP So Difficult To Distinguish From One Another?

02:32 What Is Complex PTSD?

05:28 What Is a Highly Sensitive Person? (HSP)

07:50 What Is Autism? (ASD)

09:44 The Overlap

15:15 Sign 1: You Experience Flashbacks

17:36 Sign 2: You Experience States Of Dissociation

20:39 Sign 3: You Deal With Toxic Shame

24:44 Sign 4: You Have An Anxious & Avoidant Attachment System

29:30 Sign 5: You Experience Somatic Symptoms

30:29 What To Do, If You Recognized Yourself As a CPTSD-Survivor

32:18 Final Thoughts

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► Hi, my name is Robert! I create videos about CPTSD & attachment theory for highly sensitive & neurodivergent people.

My content aims to help you transform trauma-driven reactions that block you, so you can embrace a life full of happiness, safe & loving relationships, and self-confidence. :)

► Disclaimer: None of the contents are therapeutic or medical recommendations. The contents are not to be understood as therapeutic-medical instructions and are neither intended as professional health advice nor as education.

I am not a health professional myself. My content is based on research and my personal experiences working with various therapists as a client for three years.