How does it manifest in the Body? How does PTSD changes the Cortisol Levels, and other Hormonal Changes?
I personally think by what I have experienced and studied, that PTSD is 1 or 2 Personal Traumatic Experiences such as: Enviromental, Physical, Mental and Emotional Damage and (Verbal Abuse), That happened out of your personal control.
These Traumatic Experiences could possibly be caused by: Natural Disasters, Vehicular Accidents, Childhood Sicknesses, Molestation, and Rape (Sexual Abuse)
I personal think by what I have experienced and studies, that CPTSD is MORE than 1 or 2 Personal Traumatic Experiences, that were out of your personal control such as:
Mental and Emotional Damage (Verbal Abuse)
Sexual Abuse Several times (Molestation, and Rape)
*** The Changes that I have Experienced: Confusion, Amnesia, Mental Stress caused by Flashbacks, STUCK Syndrome, Disassociative Disorder, Addictions to Alcohol, Nicotine, Caffeine, Masturbation, and other non-prescribed and even some prescribed Medications, (for Numbing the Mind from flashbacks, and to numb the body from any manifestations of Physical Nueropothy, Back and Neck tension and tightness Pain) ***
What is Cortisol?
Cortisol is a glucocorticoid hormone that your adrenal glands produce and release.
Hormones are chemicals that coordinate different functions in your body by carrying messages through your blood to your organs, skin, muscles and other tissues. These signals tell your body what to do and when to do it.
Cortisol: What It Is, Function, Symptoms & Levels (clevelandclinic.org)
Trauma affects the Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Adrenal system, resulting in neuroendocrine dysregulation. Hormones like adrenaline and cortisol increase while oxytocin decreases.
www.cnet.com/health/mental/how-trauma-makes-neurobiological-changes-to-yo…
Inflammation and the Brain Changes Observed in Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder | CPTSDfoundation.org
Psychiatry.org - What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
PTSD- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, series of events or set of circumstances. An individual may experience this as emotionally or physically harmful or life-threatening and may affect mental, physical, social, and/or spiritual well-being. Examples include natural disasters, serious accidents, terrorist acts, war/combat, rape/sexual assault, historical trauma, intimate partner violence and bullying.
1. Reliving the traumatic experience.
2. Reoccurring memories of traumatic, during traumatic event some triggers example as, smells, and emotions feelings.
3. This can include having nightmares of flashbacks.
4. Avoiding certain situations
5. You might avoid situations or activities, such as large crowds or driving, that remind you of the traumatic event. this also includes keeping yourself preoccupied to avoid thinking about the event.
6. This can include avoiding relationships w/ other people not being able to trust others, or believing the world is very dangerous.
COMPLEX PTSD-
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD, C-PTSD or cPTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop if you experience chronic (long-term) trauma. It involves stress responses, such as:
- Anxiety.
- Having flashbacks or nightmares.
- Avoiding situations, places and other things related to the traumatic event.
- Heightened emotional responses, such as impulsivity or aggressiveness.
- Persistent difficulties in sustaining relationships.
Examples of chronic trauma include:
- Long-term child physical or sexual abuse.
- Long-term domestic violence.
- Being a victim of human or sex trafficking.
- War.
- Frequent community violence.
While CPTSD is often associated with chronic trauma in childhood, adults who experience chronic trauma can also develop the condition.
CPTSD as a diagnosis
Experts across the field of psychology disagree on if CPTSD is a distinct condition and diagnosis.
For example, two organizations that publish professional reference books have different opinions about CPTSD. In 2019, The World Health Organization (WHO) listed CPTSD in its 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). But the American Psychiatric Association (APA), which publishes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DMS-5), doesn’t recognize CPTSD as a distinct condition. The DSM-5 does list a sub-type of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) called dissociative PTSD that seems to encompass CPTSD symptoms.
CPTSD (Complex PTSD): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment (clevelandclinic.org)
***Additional Treatments that I have gone through and experienced is a few days in a Mental Health Care facility and spoke to a few therapists, some Anti-Depression/Anti-Anxiety Medication and I suggest Neurontin (Gabapentin), I suggest CBD/CBC Cannabis for Physical Pain Management while Not Driving and not mixed other depressants such as: Alcohol. E.C.T. Treatments only when you are suicidal and stuck in your own loop of Flashbacks. ***
I suggest Trauma Therapy, and Talk Therapy, not all the time though only because I believe that FAITH BASED APPLICATION and SEEKING the HEAVENLY CREATORS influences is the best way to understand the Human Brain and that HE is the only one that Understands what HE Created.
Scriptures and Faith Based Biblical Principles are good to seek to boost your Faith and Hope to Keep to Pressing On.
What Does the Bible Say About Mind? (openbible.info)
Romans 8:5-6 ESV - For those who live according to the - Bible Gateway
5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
ROMANS 12:2
2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
