There are many types of therapy options available for those who suffer from CPTSD among other mental illnesses.

EMDR

Trauma Recovery Model

Trauma Informed Care

Exposure Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Structural Dissociation Theory and Therapy (4 step processing)

I discuss in length these 6 options that are known and available for people who suffer from numerous mental illnesses along with CPTSD, a lot of different ways that you can begin to heal from your trauma in your life, of course your therapist will recommend the one he believes will be the most beneficial for your recovery.  

I also discuss the type of therapy I have experienced along my Journey to healing from CPTSD.

enjoy this episode on Therapy.

https://psychologymindpalace.wordpress.com/2017/12/07/trauma-recovery-model/

https://www.acesaware.org/ace-fundamentals/principles-of-trauma-informed-care/

https://www.verywellhealth.com/exposure-therapy-5205395

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-cognitive-behavior-therapy-2795747

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/living-emotional-intensity/201907/do-you-have-normal-part-and-traumatized-part

With codependency, the need to support others goes beyond what’s generally considered healthy.

If you behave in codependent ways, you don’t just offer support temporarily, such as when a loved one faces a setback. Instead, you tend to focus on caretaking and caring for others to the point that you begin to define yourself in relation to their needs.  Some level of dependency is healthy in relationships. It may be tough to make it through life alone, and most people thrive with companionship and social support.

Please listen to my episode and see how a codependent partner is unhealthy for any relationship in life.

Medication can help reduce symptoms of hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and impulsivity in children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).  However, medications come with side effects and risks—and they’re not the only treatment option. Whether you’re the parent or the patient, it’s important to learn the facts about ADHD medication so you can make an informed decision about what’s best.

Medication doesn’t cure ADHD. It can relieve symptoms while it’s being taken, but once medication stops, those symptoms come back. Also, ADHD medication helps some more than others. Some people experience dramatic improvement while others experience only modest gains.

Please listen to this episode (my 40th) as I discuss all the different types of medication and what it can do, also I discuss my personal experiences with how I started on medication, my side effects and how I got to where I am today.

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a diagnosis that applies to some people who are excessively aggressive, angry, or defiant. Though it’s most commonly diagnosed in children, adults can have ODD. Oppositional defiant behavior goes beyond what is developmentally normal or a clear reaction to challenging circumstances. For example, neither a toddler throwing tantrums nor a teenager reacting with anger to abuse warrant a diagnosis of ODD.

ODD can feel overwhelming. Kids and teens may feel out of control and angry. This can affect their relationships with peers and family, and undermine their ability to succeed at school. ODD often affects an entire family. Parents may feel frustrated, angry, and anxious. Siblings may be afraid of another child with ODD. It’s common for families to disagree about how to manage ODD. Spouses may find themselves frequently fighting about the child.

Listen to my episode where I talk about ODD and share my experiences with this lesser known disability.

https://t.co/EOAKZZYYUx - YouTube Podcast

#BellLetsTalk

This is a bonus podcast! the Audio of the Live Streaming of a Special Episode where I talk about Mental Health.  it was live on YouTube and Twitter and you can watch it now.. or listen to the podcast here!  

I talk all about Mental Health!, the struggles we all have with it in life, why we need to reach out more, why so many are afraid to get help.  My own personal experiences and issues with my own struggles with Mental Health.  Please enjoy and come find me on Twitter @adhdandcptsd if you'd like to talk!

This is Also on my YouTube Podcast! - https://youtu.be/Jn3vu8La5qQ

When you are in a relationship with someone who has Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder the relationship will often be filled with a lot of stress, anger, confusion, worry and feeling as though your partner is not always the person who you fell in love with.  Knowing the ways to help your partner and learning that being there for them in their time of need, when they are experiencing flashbacks will be extremely beneficial for them and they will quickly learn to trust you with their CPTSD and your relationship can become stronger and have a better chance of being happy together.  

CPTSD is not easy for those who have it but you can help them just by staying by their side when they need you the most.

resources:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-ptsd/202111/how-complex-ptsd-can-affect-intimate-relationships

https://michaelgquirke.com/complex-ptsd-and-romantic-relationships-5-signs-trauma-is-compromising-your-relationship/

https://www.brightquest.com/blog/complex-ptsd-and-romantic-relationships-healing-trauma-together-through-treatment/

Recently it has become apparent that I am likely on the Autistic Spectrum.  Many or most of the symptoms are apparent and even thought it's likely that I am low on the spectrum the signs are there.  I wanted to discuss with everyone about the similarities and the differences with ADHD and ASD (Autism) as well as discuss what it does for my life and the behaviors I present because of ASD.  I do need to be diagnosed, you can have both ADHD and Autism, the challenges that comes with both are varied and need to be discovered and discussed.

Please listen to this episode about Autism (ASD) with ADHD

Part 1 https://youtu.be/o2fed1YW0YU

Part 2 https://youtu.be/pkWEZJIoQgI

Please watch this Bonus Video YouTube Podcast of my discussion with the Host of Self Sabotaging Sagas Genea Barnes on CPTSD.