Childhood Sexual Abuse and Complex PTSD
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About this ebook
Adversity in childhood is known to have lifelong effects. Abuse disrupts the path of normal development, leading to a wide range of psychological and physical conditions. These conditions can emerge later in life, yet have their origins in the family environment. CSA creates ongoing adversity that begins in childhood and escalates as a consuming, persistent inner conflict that continues to re-traumatize long into adulthood. This leaves the victim vulnerable to increased stress response throughout life and has a direct correlation to quality of life and longevity.
This eBook is focused on CPTSD as it relates to childhood sexual abuse. It looks at the effects of recurrent traumas and chronic stress for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, based on available scientific and medical knowledge.
This writing provides an informal literature review, based on the author’s findings in researching complex post-traumatic stress disorder and childhood sexual abuse. It explores references to the mental and physical health impacts of abuse and the strategies used to cope with and recover from complex post-traumatic stress disorder. References are extended to include endocrine and immune system issues that result from chronic stress; a problem often seen in those with CPTSD.
In this eBook, I will share some of the core research available on complex post-traumatic stress disorder; materials that I have found helpful in better understanding my condition and its origins. Further, I will provide references to methods that can promote beneficial psychological development using reframing techniques, self-therapy, self-care programs and professional therapy to guide recovery and personal growth.
Kimberly Callis
When Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder forced me to leave a 25 year career in management consulting, I turned my focus to writing. My primary interest is in post traumatic stress disorder as it relates to developmental trauma and childhood sexual abuse. I have spent much of the last five years researching this topic from numerous perspectives. I hope to share my insight and experiences to help others in their recovery process.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Thank you for sharing your story, introspection and your insight. I have been suffering with CPTSD after an assault in my adult years that led to the memories of my childhood resurfacing. I hope you continue to heal and find a love who understands everything you have been through. I too have been single for a long period of time but I know the right man will walk into my life. Maybe someone who has also suffered a similar trauma and comprehends the process. All we can do is continue healing so we learn how to love. Many of the things you mentioned resonated with my own experience, especially the Stockholm- Syndrome like fantasies that clashed with the inner knowing of how sick and wrong these fantasies are. Your book as made me feel supported. Much Love, god blesses you and from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
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Childhood Sexual Abuse and Complex PTSD - Kimberly Callis
Stoning Demons
An Informed Patient’s Perspective on Complex PTSD
Book 4, Childhood Sexual Abuse and Complex PTSD
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By Kimberly Callis
SMASHWORDS EDITION
Copyright © 2014 Kimberly Callis
ISBN 978 1 476 01 2773
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Table of Contents
About The Stoning Demon Series
Childhood Sexual Abuse Creates Lifelong Problems
The Impact of Traumatic Sexualization
Complex PTSD Symptoms
Post-Traumatic Stress Diagnostic Criteria
Recurrent Trauma and Chronic Stress
Re-Experiencing
Avoidance
Hyper-Arousal
Impairment of Functioning
Disorders of Extreme Stress Diagnostic Criteria
Changes in Self-Regulation
Cognitive Changes
Changes in Self-Perception
Changes in Relationships
Loss of Meaning
How I Came to Be Here
References
About The Stoning Demon Series
This work is focused on Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) as it relates to developmental trauma, with an emphasis on childhood sexual abuse by a parent and its lifelong impacts on the health and psychology of the victim. I use my experience as an informed CPTSD patient to address the many therapies and treatments available, especially marijuana as a conscientiousy-managed treatment.
In this series, I will share some of the core research I have discovered on CPTSD, developmental trauma and marijuana-supported therapy. I have provided references to materials that I have found helpful in better understanding my own condition.
The material also covers the related physical health impacts that developmental trauma and early life PTSD can have. I share my history, which involves chronic disease and disability, all likely stemming from childhood abuse and neglect. There are ample resources to support this conclusion, which I also share.
Throughout the series, I openly discuss my use of marijuana as self-medication and support for my recovery process and maintenance. I have made it my personal ambition to address this topic openly, clearly, without shame or judgment, in ways that will open the doors for better understanding and healing.
This work emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to recovery and looks at the effects of stress, nutrition and toxins. Once I made the connection between wellness and mental health, I started to find the stability I needed to address the psychological and developmental effects of my condition.
I find it encouraging that more information is becoming available and that more people are finding understanding, help, and hope. The challenge is that not all of this information is presented in clear, unbiased, readable terms and there are very few resources that offer a holistic view.
Learning about CPTSD was important for me. Writing this book has helped me to pull together a clearer picture of my condition and to solidify my recovery. I hope this material will help others in their healing process.
Let me emphasize that I am not a medical doctor or psychology professional. I am a survivor, an informed patient. My perspective come from personal experience, personal research and personal analysis. I do not claim any