r/CPTSD_NSCommunity
22k members
r/CPTSD_NSCommunity is a subreddit with 22k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses trauma, healing, struggling, hard time, and relationships, and they frequently recommend/review guided meditations.
A twin subreddit of r/CPTSDNextSteps, a community for those in recovery. A place for seeking advice, support, validation and to discuss the process of navigating life and it’s challenges. And also celebrating our victories and sharing our interests with others on the healing journey.
Popular Themes in r/CPTSD_NSCommunity
#1
Pain & Anger
: "Is it just me, or does CBT feel like gaslighting when you have CPTSD? ‘Just change your thoughts’ doesn’t work when my nervous system is in fight or flight 24/7."
18 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Anyone also childfree because you havent had a childhood, or you have gone through too much stuff....and just want a different / more healing and peaceful second half to life?"
17 posts
Popular Topics in r/CPTSD_NSCommunity
#1
Trauma
: "My Trauma has been triggered by a continuing threat of violence plus not being taken seriously. IDK how to get my peace back."
101 posts
#2
Healing
: "Anyone also childfree because you havent had a childhood, or you have gone through too much stuff....and just want a different / more Healing and peaceful second half to life?"
57 posts
#3
Struggling
: "Struggling seeing how differently I behave with my son than my parents behaved with me"
42 posts
#4
Hard Time
: "For people who are well into recovery, howndid you go about identifying safe people"
33 posts
#5
Relationships
: "Those in Relationships - please share how you did it, how did you manage your CPTSD? How did you connect, rather than run? Please give me some hope."
28 posts
#6
Therapy
: "Has anyone found benefit in taking breaks from Therapy?"
28 posts
#7
Cptsd
: "Is it just me, or does CBT feel like gaslighting when you have Cptsd? ‘Just change your thoughts’ doesn’t work when my nervous system is in fight or flight 24/7."
22 posts
#8
Hard
: "When you're in a good mood or doing nice things for yourself, do you ever fear that you're manic?"
19 posts
#9
Recovery
: "I used to pride myself on being the strong one, now Recovery is making me HATE IT"
17 posts
#10
Anxiety
13 posts
Products Discussed in r/CPTSD_NSCommunity
Guided Meditations
2 reviews
#1
Insight Timer
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Meditation Channel
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/CPTSD_NSCommunity
#1
Seeking Advice
: "How do you come to terms with accepting that the life you could have had was taken from you due to CPTSD?"
59 posts
#2
Discussion
: "Healing Requires so much Letting Go"
20 posts
#3
Emotional Support (No advice)
: "Feeling very down about the fact that I have to be happy and fulfilled before having people in my life"
14 posts
#4
Support (Advice welcome)
: "I’ve been setting boundaries and now I have no one"
12 posts
#5
Sharing Progress
: "I may be "too much" for others, but for the first time in my life I really know, I'm not "too much" for myself"
9 posts
#6
Success/Victory
: "Your half-assed efforts add up"
8 posts
#7
Sharing
: "The Journey by Mary Oliver"
8 posts
#8
Breakthrough
: "Major revelation as to why moving forward is so difficult for me"
4 posts
#9
Resource Request
: "Recommendations to help recharge with: 'safe', lowkey, understated, heartwarming comedy or otherwise fun and lighthearted media? Content that isn't too overexciting, ideally without a lot of camera motion, flicker/flashy effects, loud or overstimulating music e.g. EDM."
4 posts
#10
Experiencing Obstacles
: "I am done with people"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/CPTSD_NSCommunity
Yearly
+5k members(30.8%)
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Last updated: August 9, 2026