The (Complex) PTSD Guy

Why I have one of my triggers, and how it's affecting me less. 19.04.2024 12:02 ↓

How one of my triggers impacted me growing up and why it's affecting me less recently.

Scenario where someone's low Self-esteem is being manipulated. 19.04.2024 18:06 ↓

I was just told about a perfect example of where someone's low Self-esteem is being manipulated.

Confidence against gaslighting. 18.04.2024 10:03 ↓

How to perceive someone gaslighting, confidence vs low Self-esteem examples.

Building confidence 18.04.2024 14:58 ↓

I give an example of one activity I'm using to build my confidence.

Confidence and building Resilience to triggers. 17.04.2024 28:13 ↓

I share how confidence is the key ingredient to building Resilience to certain triggers rooted in low Self-esteem. I used the book, "The Novel Cure: An A-Z of Literary Remedies" by Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin.

Turn a nuisance into a mindfulness exercise. 17.04.2024 10:42 ↓

How I used a nuisance as a way of appreciating the value of something. And how my confidence has grown after learning I was struggling with low Self-esteem.

Helplessness, PTSD and the brain. 16.04.2024 14:54 ↓

With PTSD our brains can actually not activate a region that informs us we have control over a stressor. This is where helplessness comes in.

Class I took about our anxious brains. 16.04.2024 18:01 ↓

I want to share a little bit from a mental health class I took today.

How my confidence building is working out. 16.04.2024 10:14 ↓

I want to share some key points about confidence building and how my approach is working so far.

Insecurity and ignorance 16.04.2024 24:04 ↓

A few comments about insecurity and ignorance. Two different subjects.

Clairvoyant experience, I just wanted to share. 15.04.2024 23:23 ↓

Fighting your fears means you're on the right path, and little signs might be shown to you.

Using a project to help appreciate taking your time. 14.04.2024 7:15 ↓

Finding a project to work on, that takes time, can help us appreciate things more and help with impulse control.

Learning to delay gratification in relation to impulsive behavior. 14.04.2024 8:14 ↓

The importance of delaying gratification in relation to impulsive behavior, and how projects can help with this.

Restraining our desire to think impulsively. 14.04.2024 29:12 ↓

How I learned to restrain my desire to think impulsively by following true crime for a year.

Impulsivity, one of the biggest hurdles with Complex PTSD. 14.04.2024 17:19 ↓

How impulsivity is one of the biggest hurdles with Complex PTSD.

When we get off track. Stick to your routine. 14.04.2024 14:03 ↓

The importance of getting back to your routine, if you get off track.

Impulsive relationships 13.04.2024 23:31 ↓

Why our relationships may dissolve

Addressing personal denial. 12.04.2024 8:41 ↓

When your acceptance of disrespect is rooted in denial stemming from your family judging your passions in your youth.

When you know you're right, don't bother telling someone they're wrong. 12.04.2024 4:31 ↓

The importance of not correcting someone who constantly corrects you. Hint, it's a waste of your time.

Don't let someone cause you to second-guess yourself. 12.04.2024 6:26 ↓

Are you second-guessing yourself? Don't.

Accepting rude behavior from a spouse, what's it all about? 11.04.2024 18:31 ↓

Why some people accept rude behavior from their spouse, and what to do about it.

More info regarding possible hobbies for self-esteem. 11.04.2024 11:47 ↓

Some more info regarding possible hobbies for self-esteem.

Technical stuff 11.04.2024 0:42 ↓

Technical stuff related to podcast

Example of a "mind game", someone pulling your leg. 11.04.2024 13:10 ↓

I describe a "mind game", or someone pulling your leg and how this is similar to people excluding you in relation to abuse.

Hobbies passions and activities for building Self Esteem. 10.04.2024 19:44 ↓

I list over a dozen hobbies passions and activities that might bring up some ideas for you if you are feeling a lack of zest for life, or if you struggle with low Self-esteem.