Hypervigilance
Hypervigilance is a very common and debilitating Complex-PTSD symptom. It leaves abuse survivors feeling perpetually on edge, never knowing if or when the other shoe is going to drop.
Indicators of hypervigilance include:
โข Being easily startled
โข Exhaustion from extreme anxiety
โข Trouble concentrating
โข Sleep problems
โข When startled, extreme response
โข Constantly inspecting surroundings for potential danger
โข Preoccupation with anticipating the moods of others
โข Overstimulating environments feel intolerable
Just like many Complex-PTSD symptoms, hypervigilance often continues for many years after the trauma ended.
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