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Living with Complex PTSD (cPTSD) | Stephanie Foo
Living with Complex PTSD (cPTSD) | Stephanie Foo
Living with Complex PTSD (cPTSD) | Stephanie Foo
Monday 5th June 2023
Stephanie Foo shares her journey of healing from Complex PTSD in 'It's All in Your Head'. Learn about CPTSD, immigrant trauma, and therapeutic approaches.
40 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Stephanie shares her journey of healing from Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) after enduring childhood abuse.
- She highlights the difference between CPTSD and PTSD, shedding light on the impact of immigrant trauma and the importance of agency in therapy.
- Stephanie emphasizes the need for a multifaceted approach to healing, sharing her experiences with various therapeutic approaches.
- Her resilience and insight offer hope and guidance to those struggling with similar experiences, reminding them that the journey to recovery, though challenging, is worth embarking on.
- Through Stephanie's story, listeners gain valuable insights into resilience, hope, and the human spirit, finding inspiration in her courage and vulnerability.
Complex PTSD isn't all terrible. There are terrible things about it, but there is another shadow side to it or a bright side to the shadow side that does make you sort of a very empathetic very courageous individual. People with complex PTSD can be truly the most powerful, empathetic healers once they have embarked on that journey.
Imagine starting your day with a panic attack, every single morning. That's the reality Stephanie Foo faced after being diagnosed with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). In this gripping episode of 'It's All in Your Head', Stephanie opens up about her tumultuous childhood marked by physical and verbal abuse, neglect, and even abandonment as a teenager.
Her story isn't just about the darkness; it's about finding light and healing through education, therapy, and connecting with others who share similar struggles. Stephanie's path to recovery led her to pen the New York Times bestseller 'What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma'. Throughout the conversation, she demystifies the differences between CPTSD and PTSD, shedding light on how immigrant trauma can compound these experiences.
She emphasizes the importance of having a say in one's therapy and the need for a multifaceted approach to healing. Stephanie's journey is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with similar issues, reminding us that while recovery is tough, it's a path worth taking. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and gain valuable insights into the complexities of trauma and the power of resilience.