It’s totally normal to fluctuate between hyper aroused states, optimal states, and hypo aroused states. We all have one and depending on one’s life experiences, genetics, and overall stressors, our “green zone” may be winder or more narrow.

It’s that time of year again where the days are short, the nights are long, and the winter blues start creeping in.

In this article, I’ll clarify the differences and similarities between Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD).

What is Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Complex post traumatic disorder is a diagnosis, not yet in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, that is causes by a single event, but often longstanding and repeated exposure to trauma.