verbal/ emotional abuse can cause ptsd too — more specifically c-ptsd.

c-ptsd is “complex post traumatic stress disorder” and it happens because of ongoing trauma without the ability to leave the situation.

a person who has c-ptsd may have the same symptoms as someone with ptsd, such as reliving trauma, avoiding trauma, and experiencing hyperarousal. however complex ptsd may have its own symptoms, such as a negative self-perception and inaccurate views of the abuser.

other symptoms of cptsd
getting overwhelmed in crowds, getring upset or angry out loud noises, feeling constantly bored + like you have to chase after something, thinking up stories before bed to help you fall asleep (a symptom of high anxiety), getting sharp pains, etc

**this thread was created for educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute a professional diagnosis**