September 2015 PMID 26401293

Complex PTSD, affect dysregulation, and borderline personality disorder.

Julian D Ford, Christine A Courtois

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Several discussions highlight the overlap between cPTSD and BPD, with users referencing the importance of understanding trauma-related features. Words like

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Most posts acknowledge the relevance of the article, with some expressing strong support for its analysis of cPTSD and BPD similarities.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions reflect moderate curiosity, as users seem engaged but not overwhelmingly excited or dismissive.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include reflections on trauma, emotion regulation, and clinical implications, indicating a moderate level of in-depth discussion.

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The conversations suggest the publication prompts meaningful consideration about diagnostic boundaries and treatment approaches, showing a noticeable influence.

Abstract in brief

  • Complex PTSD (cPTSD) extends traditional PTSD by including difficulties in emotion regulation, self-organization, and relational security, which are also relevant to understanding borderline personality disorder (BPD).
  • The overlap between cPTSD and BPD raises questions about their distinctiveness and the usefulness of using cPTSD as a separate diagnosis, but research suggests they share common features related to trauma, especially childhood victimization.
  • While cPTSD and BPD are related and share some symptoms, they should not be viewed as interchangeable or one as a subtype of the other; understanding their differences can improve clinical approaches and scientific understanding of trauma-related disorders.

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@koseozlem · X

Complex PTSD, affect dysregulation, and borderline personality disorder https://t.co/y6xjzmYDEZ

Mar 17, 2021 · 6 likes · 18,860 followers View post →
Gone, y'all
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https://doi.org/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9. Stoian, S., Ellis, A. E., & Davidtz, J. (2025). Diagnosing, assessing, and treating complex posttraumatic stress ...

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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation, 1(1), 9. https://doi.org/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9. Stoian, S., Ellis, A. E., & Davidtz, J. (2025) ...

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Is it bipolar disorder, or a complex form of PTSD? | MDedge Psychiatry
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... 10.1186/2051-6673-1-9. 7. van der Kolk BA. The trauma spectrum: the interaction of biological and social events in the genesis of the trauma response. J ...

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Trauma and Dissociation in BPD | PDF | Dissociation (Psychology ...
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9 traumatic stress disorder in severe mental illness. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Gonzalez, A., & Mosquera, D ...

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Dysregulation 1, 9. doi:10.1186/2051-6673-1-9. Fossati, A., Madeddu, F., Maffei, C., 1999. Borderline personality disorder and childhood sexual abuse: A meta ...

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As diferenças entre TEPTC e TPB pra quem tiver curiosidade : r/BPD
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https://doi.org/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9. Stoian, S., Ellis, A. E., & Davidtz, J. (2025). Diagnosing, assessing, and treating complex ...

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Die Unterschiede zwischen CPTSD und BPD für alle, die es ...
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https://doi.org/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9. Stoian, S., Ellis, A. E., & Davidtz, J. (2025). Diagnosing, assessing, and treating complex ...

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The differences between CPTSD and BPD for anyone curious : r/BPD
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https://doi.org/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9. Stoian, S., Ellis, A. E., & Davidtz, J. (2025). Diagnosing, assessing, and treating complex ...

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https://doi.org/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9. Stoian, S., Ellis, A. E., & Davidtz, J. (2025). Diagnosing, assessing, and treating complex ...

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ความแตกต่างระหว่าง CPTSD กับ BPD สำหรับใครที่อยากรู้ : r/BPD
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https://doi.org/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9. Stoian, S., Ellis, A. E., & Davidtz, J. (2025). Diagnosing, assessing, and treating complex ...

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Las diferencias entre el TEPTC y el TLP para los que tengan ...
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https://doi.org/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9. Stoian, S., Ellis, A. E., & Davidtz, J. (2025). Diagnosing, assessing, and treating complex ...

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किसी को भी जानने के लिए CPTSD और BPD के बीच के अंतर : r/BPD
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https://doi.org/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9. Stoian, S., Ellis, A. E., & Davidtz, J. (2025). Diagnosing, assessing, and treating complex ...

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https://doi.org/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9. Stoian, S., Ellis, A. E., & Davidtz, J. (2025). Diagnosing, assessing, and treating complex ...

Dec 7, 2025 View →
Les différences entre le SSPT complexe et le TPL pour ceux que ça ...
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https://doi.org/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9. Stoian, S., Ellis, A. E., & Davidtz, J. (2025). Diagnosing, assessing, and treating complex ...

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doi:10.1186/2051-6673-1-9 (https://doi.org/10.1186%2F2051-6673-1-9) . ISSN 2051-6673 (https://search.worldcat.org/is sn/2051-6673) . PMC ...

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Is quiet BPD even real? Or is it C-PTSD? lmk your thoughts! : r/BPD
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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9 · https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-36670-001 · https://www.sciencedirect.com/science ...

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Understanding Identity Confusion in C-PTSD | robert M. posted on ...
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https://doi.org/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9 Herman, J. L. (1992). Trauma and recovery: The aftermath of violence—from domestic abuse to political ...

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What is CPTSD exactly? : r/askpsychology
Reddit

https://bpded.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9 https://bpded.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40479-021-00155-9.

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Mary C. Townsend Karyn I.morgan - Pocket Guide To Psychiatric ...
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doi:10.1186/2051-6673-1-9. Froehlich, T.E., Lanphear, B.P., Auinger, P., Hornung, R., Epstein, J.N., Braun, J., & Kahn, R.S. (2009) ...

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PTSD and Bipolar Disorder: How They're Similar (and Different)
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Complex PTSD, affect dysregulation, and borderline personality disorder. https://bpded.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9 ...

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I quattro tipi di BPD di Millon : r/CPTSD
Reddit

Altri studi utili: https://bpded.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9 · https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2819472/.

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Empat Jenis BPD Millon : r/CPTSD
Reddit

Kajian berguna lain: https://bpded.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9 · https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2819472/.

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Millons vier typen BPS : r/CPTSD
Reddit

Andere nuttige studies: https://bpded.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9 · https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2819472/.

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米伦的四种BPD 类型: r/CPTSD
Reddit

其他有用的研究:. https://bpded.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9 · https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2819472/.

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Millon's Four Types of BPD : r/CPTSD
Reddit

Other useful studies: https://bpded.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9 · https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2819472/.

Dec 22, 2017 View →
Bipolar vs Complex PTSD: What Makes Complex PTSD Different?
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Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation, 1, 9. Retrieved from http://doi.org/10.1186/2051-6673-1-9; Nestadt, G., Grados, M., ...

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