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Today, we talk about the question: Do you have CPTSD, autism or even both?

► Links and Resources:

PTSD vs. Autism Article: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/misdiagnosis-monday/ptsd-and-autism

Amygdala: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amygdala#/media/File:MRI_Location_Amygdala_up.png

Embrace Autism: https://embrace-autism.com/

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

15 Symptoms of Autism: https://youtu.be/gB7lmxwwHIQ?si=vD7WsmAS6M__pKcb

Shutdown, Meltdown, Burnout: https://youtu.be/_DuzKTeWBqQ?si=OUbWTe07HjP-pOWN

HSP, Autism & CPTSD: https://youtu.be/PckLPte1s6o?si=eA0zufCZI2IynJKB

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► Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Sketch

00:55 Why Are Complex Trauma And Autism So Difficult To Distinguish From One Another?

01:30 Article By Dr. Neff

01:50 Mis-Diagnosis Or Missed Diagnosis?

05:30 Typical Symptoms Of Autism (ASD)

9:47 Typical Symptoms Of Complex Trauma (CPTSD)

13:15 Overlap

14:31 Sign 1: Hypervigilance

15:57 Sign 2: Being Overly Sensitive

16:53 Sign 3: Emotional Dysregulation

18:42 Sign 4: Somatic Symptoms

19:16 Sign 5: Affected Belief System

20:53 Sign 6: Heightened Risk for Victimization

21:44 Sign 7: Higher Risk For Substance Abuse and Suicidality

23:07 The Intersection

24:11 Solutions

28:27 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.