PTSD & CPTSD with Rachel Bilski, PTSD UK

PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a condition that develops in response to experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. While it is commonly associated with veterans, PTSD can affect anyone who has encountered a life-threatening or deeply distressing situation. Symptoms often include flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and avoidance of trauma reminders. However, Complex-PTSD, which arises from prolonged or repeated trauma, encompasses additional symptoms such as difficulty with emotion regulation, interpersonal issues, and impaired self-worth.
If you are experiencing any issues discussed in this podcast, please contact your GP or healthcare practitioner.
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[@lowrider692000]

Thankyou for this video I have been diagnosed with cptsd & fibromyalgia also costochondritis, when I had my 1st panic attack no one had heard of them as the internet had not started yet, I was at the top of mount Snowdonia driving when I found it hard to breath then my Jaw locked up, that went onto shaking leg which was the pits, I thought I was the only person on earth that had these it was a terrible many years of being rushed to hospital and full of people telling me there is nothing wrong with me, if I knew how I could right a book on these hidden illnesses, it was many many years before I even meet anyone who had known about panic attacks, I was just a problem no one wanted to know about....now 60 years old... Alan Devon

[@hiddendisabilitiessunflower]

Thanks for sharing your story. Your experience at the top of Snowdonia sound terrifying. We are committed to promoting awareness of invisible disabilities. Head the podcast channel to hear the podcasts about Fibromyalgia. conversations.hiddendisabilitiesstore.com/

[@steviedow1701]

I have CPTSD and found this really informative, even though I've learned a fair bit about these conditions through personal experience. This is a really helpful podcast and a great resource

[@hiddendisabilitiessunflower]

Glad it was helpful!