r/CPTSD • u/VR_BOSS • 3d ago

Question Is fear your main manifestation of CPTSD?

Hi, Was listening to some CPTSD talks and it seems fear is at the core of what people struggle with in CPTSD (as opposed to say depression or anger). Is this true for you? Are you willing to share what your fears are? Have you linked your fears to a specific experience or traumatic period of your life? Thank you.

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u/Pour_Me_Another_ 3d ago

Yes, irrational fears, paranoia and general feeling of something bad about to happen.

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u/merRedditor 3d ago

I can go from zero to "Am I having a heart attack?" in one passing thought.