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Navigating the complexities of CPTSD is an arduous journey rife with challenges. Many individuals, like Stephanie, often feel the need to present a façade of perfection in their professional lives to cope with the underlying turmoil. This tendency to overachieve can create a conflict between the pressure to succeed and the emotional burden of untreated trauma.
For Stephanie, the internal struggle manifested in anxiety and panic attacks at work, despite her professional success. The perfectionism ingrained in her upbringing gave rise to a fear of failure that continued into her adult life. However, acknowledging this pattern became a catalyst for change.