12 Leading Symptoms of Complex PTSD:

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1. Constant feeling of unsafety and hypervigilance.
2. Inability to relax, leading to bodily tension and discomfort with practices like meditation or yoga.
3. Difficulty sleeping, often waking up in high alert.
4. Negative self-image, including feelings of self-hatred and distorted sexuality.
5. Attraction to unavailable partners, while avoiding those who offer warmth.
6. Discomfort with intimacy, finding affectionate people repulsive.
7. Frequent anger outbursts, often driven by deep-seated fear rather than rage.
8. Paranoia, expecting hostility from others and being drawn to negative social media content.
9. Desire for isolation, preferring to be alone due to social anxiety.
10. Subtle suicidal ideation, feeling life is exhausting and unbearable.
11. Rigidity in routines, needing control to avoid perceived chaos.
12. Overworking as a coping mechanism, trying to achieve external success but never feeling safe.