The Ineffectiveness of CBT for Autistic People and CPTSD

I have CPTSD, and I have experience the same thing with CBT. It does not work for me. I’m so happy to have found a therapist that focuses on the root of my problems and not the symptoms.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been the main recommendation I’ve gotten over the years, but it never seemed to really help me, & often only seemed to be more stressful & triggering for me!! :/ I am newly diagnosed with ADHD-I, & will soon be doing screening for (highly suspected) ASD, as well… I knew that my brain worked differently my whole life, but only recently came across the term “neurodivergent,” & I am so grateful to know that I’m not alone in this struggle! It also can explain why I ended up in so many abusive & traumatizing situations!! As an IPV & assault & rape survivor with complex chronic PTSD, I have tried to seek out help many times, but I never felt like therapists were very helpful, so maybe this is why…!? Thank you SO MUCH 4 sharing this info! I’m sure I’m not the only one who didn’t know about this, & it is definitely useful to know!! I hope U find the guidance & proper treatment U are seeking! Good Luck!! 💜

I wish you the best!!! Way to go for advocating for yourself! That's awesome!!!