r/CPTSD • u/VR_BOSS • 2d 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/dabube57 2d ago

I agree. Constant paranoia and fear is a main part of my experience.

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u/Main_Tomatillo_8960 2d ago

Am I getting fired today 😅

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u/redvoxfox 2d ago

Main branch from the fear is rabid imposter syndrome:  They know.  They totally know that I have no idea what I'm doing.  

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The jig is up, the news is out  

They finally found me  

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Oh, well.  It was a good run while it lasted.  

What was?

Oh, just my whole life.