Childhood PTSD in Adults
Childhood PTSD can continue affecting adults through anxiety, mistrust, dissociation, emotional reactivity, self-protective relationship patterns, and a nervous system that remains braced for danger. These effects can be hard to recognize if they have been present for a long time.
Therapy can help people understand how early trauma shaped current patterns and begin moving toward more safety, flexibility, and self-compassion.
FAQ
Can childhood PTSD last into adulthood?
Yes. Without support, trauma responses from childhood can continue to shape adult life in significant ways.
Can adults heal from childhood PTSD?
Yes. Trauma-informed therapy can help reduce symptoms and support long-term healing.
Support for Long-Term Trauma Effects
If childhood trauma still affects your life, therapy can help you work toward change.
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