The (Complex) PTSD Guy

Doing what's easy vs doing what's right. 06.03.2024 18:37 ↓

How our CPTSD symptoms can lead us to doing what's easy rather than doing what's right and what is actually good for us in the long-term.

Why an abuser abused you; because they felt like it and they could. 05.03.2024 9:01 ↓

I give a blunt answer as to the motive of why people abuse others; it's because they felt like it and they could get away with it.

Something to relate to how a trigger feels 05.03.2024 13:35 ↓

I want to share a scenario that I think relates to how a trigger feels

How stress impacts a child's learning abilities 04.03.2024 15:23 ↓

I give someone else's example of how stress impacts a child's ability to focus and learn

Feeling embarrassed by past behavior 04.03.2024 17:01 ↓

Don't let past behavior that you were embarrassed by cause you to isolate or swear off relationships.

How Self-Abandonment ruins relationships 03.03.2024 16:46 ↓

Self-Abandonment, a concept I learned about today and how it's been a HUGE part of my life and how it's impacted my relationships and might impact yours.

Taking time for yourself 02.03.2024 20:30 ↓

The importance of taking time for yourself and getting away from toxic environments

Forgiveness 02.03.2024 12:44 ↓

I recommend a book related to forgiveness and abuse

Complex PTSD book 29.02.2024 19:02 ↓

I give my review of a book about Complex PTSD.

Are there any positive aspects of having a trigger? 28.02.2024 19:13 ↓

I share how a trigger can sometimes keep us out of bad situations.

Life's biggest decisions and baggage from Complex PTSD 28.02.2024 26:00 ↓

How life's biggest decisions can be harder for people with Complex PTSD

Some additional things related to recent podcasts. 28.02.2024 19:56 ↓

Want to add a few additional things to some of my recent podcasts.

Creating illusions as a form of self preservation 27.02.2024 13:52 ↓

When we create illusions about ourselves as a form of self preservation. I've done this for years, and I still tend to do it too.

Changes in Self-Perception 27.02.2024 8:31 ↓

A key symptom of Complex PTSD; Changes in Self-Perception.

Trauma and people who gripe constantly. 27.02.2024 16:03 ↓

Wanted to share an experience with someone who I was around this evening, and how it reminded me of a specific aspect of my own trauma growing up.

Thinking "The World is out To Get Me", and how to stop this. 26.02.2024 18:29 ↓

Stop thinking "The World is out To Get Me". Think logically and know your triggers.

Enjoy your day 26.02.2024 7:44 ↓

Importance of enjoying your day and not taking your health for granted. It really is the little things in life.

Movies about multiple identities, and why I like them. 26.02.2024 8:32 ↓

I wanted to share a point about multiple identities, and movies that I like that portray this.

Is there a cure for boredom? 26.02.2024 15:55 ↓

Boredom and isolation go hand-in-hand with hopelessness. Is there a cure for boredom?

Movie, Zodiac, that shows the difference between critical thinking and logical thinking. 26.02.2024 9:45 ↓

I recently watched a movie that was recommended by a profiler. It related very well to my point about the difference between critical thinking and logical thinking. I wasn't expecting that. The movie is Zodiac.

Isolating, and thinking of what led to it. 26.02.2024 20:05 ↓

I was reminiscing about my youth and was thinking about what led to me isolating as an adult. I wanted to share.

Example of how to overcome a letdown; think logically. 22.02.2024 7:12 ↓

I just experienced a perfect example of how to build Post Traumatic Growth; think logically when a letdown comes your way.

Post Traumatic Growth 22.02.2024 20:04 ↓

Something new and old to share with you, it's got a new name.

Condescending smart alecks who humiliate 22.02.2024 11:09 ↓

I wanted to share a platform where I've seen a lot of condescending behavior from people who act like smart alecks and seem to get their thrills from humiliating people. I'm talking about national news anchors.

Not letting trauma cloud your perspective. 22.02.2024 22:35 ↓

I share a video about staying in abusive situations and how trauma can cloud our perspective.