Complex PTSD

Trauma plus affect dysregulation, negative self-concept, relational disturbance

UrgentReview due

Compare (7)

At a glance

High-risk causes: 4
Related differentials: 6

Safety snapshot

Watch forChronic suicidalitysevere shamerepeated interpersonal crisesdissociation

Presentation hinge

Trauma-linked clusters dominate and often worsen with reminders

Separates the Dissociation / Trauma Response / Somatisation / Functional Neurological Symptoms group. It is not specific to Complex PTSD.

Clinical review

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Dissociation / Trauma Response / Somatisation / Functional Neurological Symptoms group — not specific to Complex PTSD

Why it fits

Trauma plus affect dysregulation, negative self-concept, relational disturbance

Key features

Must-not-miss

Chronic suicidality, severe shame, repeated interpersonal crises, dissociation.

High-risk causes4 causes

Chronic suicidality
severe shame
repeated interpersonal crises
dissociation

Bedside question

Applies to the Dissociation / Trauma Response / Somatisation / Functional Neurological Symptoms group.

Trauma-linked clusters dominate and often worsen with reminders.

Helpful clues

Immediate action

Applies to the Dissociation / Trauma Response / Somatisation / Functional Neurological Symptoms group.

None listed

Priority steps

Investigations

Applies to the Dissociation / Trauma Response / Somatisation / Functional Neurological Symptoms group.

None listed

Core tests

Mimics / overlap

Applies to the Dissociation / Trauma Response / Somatisation / Functional Neurological Symptoms group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.