There are a lot of people in the world who suffer from CPTSD but there are also many of us who knowingly or unknowingly are on the Autism Spectrum Disorder, or Autistic. Doesn't really matter if you are high functional (aka Asperger's) or more on the lower end and are in constant need of support.
I developed CPTSD from an early age and then as a teenager due to bullying, teasing and events that I found to be overwhelming because of my Autism and I never really knew where it really came from. It's quite complex really, (no pun intended) and few people out there in the Neurotypical world know that so many people who have CPTSD are likely autistic and experience their triggers and flashbacks more intensely and have a much harder time healing from their trauma.
Please listen to this episode and I hope you can gain some understanding for yourself or for someone else.
www.ko-fi.com/livingwithadhdandcptsd
https://www.wikihow.com/Distinguish-Between-CPTSD-and-Autism
https://traumatizedaspie.com/complex-ptsd-vs-aspergers/
