Why Simple PTSD is not simple at all - what is it?

In this video from The CTAD Clinic, Dr Mike Lloyd (Clinic Director) discusses how the term 'Simple PTSD' is used in clinical practice, how this could be misleading and what the real meaning of PTSD is. Comparisons are drawn with 'Complex PTSD' as the diagnostic criteria for PTSD is described.
#ptsd #SimplePTSD #complexptsd

[@ayeayesailor]

Thanks this was very clear and helpful - it would be great to have a similar video describing complex ptsd and the criteria!

[@ichi_san]

thanks for this, ptsd is so misunderstood!!! nowadays i just say i have trauma because clinicians say i dont qualify for ptsd :( it's kinda sad how ptsd types get compared when they are all serious conditions

[@MyDisavow]

I remember a psychologist 20-something years ago telling me that I couldn't possibly have PTSD because "there have been too many traumas." I said "isn't there a version for multiple traumas?" Apparently not 20 years ago!
The vindication I felt when I finally heard the term 'complex PTSD' was immense!

[@thectadclinic]

What a strange thing for a psychologist to say. We are truly glad you were correct, though sad to hear there has been so much difficulty for you.

[@MyDisavow]

It's really called 'simple' PTSD? I'd have thought there's a better term!
'Single trauma PTSD'?
'Typical PTSD'?
'Standard PTSD'?
'Simple PTSD' sounds very minimising.

[@ichi_san]

thank you for this post. sadly some clinicians still say this today....

[@thectadclinic]

@@MyDisavow There really needs to be a better term, I agree. It's likely just the opposite of 'complex'.

[@luticia]

I‘m 45 years of age. 45 years of traumatic events. One after another. I don’t know a life without fear, struggle and fighting to survive. No fun at all.

[@sad_doggo2504]

I'm there with you (though a decade younger). I have finally started recovering memories from my childhood and it is astounding the cumulative damage that has occurred that my brain managed to protect me from.

[@luticia]

@@sad_doggo2504 It‘s a very difficult and sad road you‘re going. But (!), at the same time it‘s a blessing because with each step of awakening you‘ll get closer to yourself.

[@autiejedi5857]

Excellent explanation. Thank you Dr Mike 💜

[@PabloEdvardo]

i wonder if this is a cultural thing. in american culture I’ve never once heard the phrase “simple ptsd”, it’s either ptsd or cptsd

[@thectadclinic]

It might well be, I hear it used a fair bit and not just from clinicians. It isn't a great use of wording, to be fair.

[@rwronvski]

It might be something his clinic does. The ICD11 has 6B40 for PTSD and 6B41 for CPTSD. There is no such thing as "simple ptsd" in the ICD-11.

[@AuDHDID]

@@rwronvski It's common wording in the NHS and UK services too.

[@melissaowens8817]

Its an adjective that describes the difference between complex ptsd and simple ptsd. Just descriptors and an attempt to understand the differences between the two that may or may not be in the DSM.

[@kellyschroeder7437]

Thanks Dr. Mike 💙👊

[@princessodonata2729]

Very helpful video! Thank you as always!

[@thectadclinic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@leowidows]

hi Dr. Lloyd, i was wondering if you'd be able to do a video addressing some common myths or questions about DID/OSDD and dissociation? questions like: are switches in alters noticeable? can alters talk to one another? etc.
thanks :)

[@itisdevonly]

I second this.

[@thectadclinic]

Great suggestion!

[@pardalote]

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