The (Complex) PTSD Guy

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.

How abuse is a waste of time. 09.04.2024 6:35 ↓

Abuse, and how it's simply a big waste of time.

Envious of others and low Self-esteem remedy. 09.04.2024 18:00 ↓

Coming from abuse and the Envy it can create from us for others. I give a couple of possible remedies for low Self-esteem in relation to Envy.

Denial, and another word for it. 08.04.2024 20:41 ↓

Denial, and how fear of confrontation can be another way of describing it.

Physical vs emotional abuse 07.04.2024 20:00 ↓

I share a few of the differences between physical and emotional abuse.

The Belt 07.04.2024 15:30 ↓

I discuss physical abuse in childhood and I found another term for Denial, which is Fear of Confrontation.