The (Complex) PTSD Guy

Learning to discipline yourself. 10.02.2024 13:38 ↓

Some recent unexpected ways I've been disciplining myself. And it's a good thing to do this if it's done in a healthy way.

Taking the time to work through things. 08.02.2024 9:23 ↓

The importance of taking the time to work through things.

"Interference Disorder", a new way to look at Complex PTSD 06.02.2024 7:34 ↓

I describe a new way of referring to Complex PTSD and a TV character to give an example of how our triggers interfere with our lives.

I figured out what I'm doing that's causing clairvoyant phenomena in my life 06.02.2024 25:18 ↓

Stress, and the many phenomena it can create.

Clairvoyant stuff? You be the judge 06.02.2024 19:48 ↓

I'm not really sure why these things happen or what it means, but I like to share these events when they happen.

Losing interest in the things you loved. 05.02.2024 15:35 ↓

Why I think that our specific Complex PTSD symptoms can cause us to lose interest in the things we love, more often than most people.

Numbness to trauma, and looking at your options. 05.02.2024 27:06 ↓

Some new phrases I've learned about mental exhaustion and some ideas on looking at your life differently.

Three trigger scenarios clarified 04.02.2024 20:36 ↓

Three particular trigger scenarios clarified.

The rest of my short story about an abusive relationship 04.02.2024 12:14 ↓

The rest of my short story and some commonalities between my favorite movies

Why we relate to certain things 03.02.2024 8:30 ↓

A few coincidences about yesterday's podcast that happened this morning and made me realize why I relate to them

Dissociation and more from my short story 03.02.2024 22:08 ↓

Some aspects of how mentality plays a key role in why I thought I had dissociative identity disorder as a young adult

Short story I'm writing 02.02.2024 11:51 ↓

Just sharing a short story I'm writing and you might relate to

Writing as a form of therapy 02.02.2024 12:34 ↓

A writing contest I might enter, and I'll use it as a form of therapy

Distracting: A Poem 01.02.2024 4:50 ↓

Poem. I use writing poetry as a form of therapy. Here's a poem about feeling distracted

Catching yourself before falling down the rabbit hole! 01.02.2024 11:38 ↓

How I caught myself before falling down a rabbit hole today.

Example of spontaneous situation leading to distraction 01.02.2024 8:03 ↓

How spontaneous events can lead to a distracted mind.

Feeling flustered by certain people, and a big CPTSD trigger 01.02.2024 19:50 ↓

I describe a particular dynamic where you might be extremely flustered by certain people, and how this connects to a trigger of CPTSD

Staying away from toxic media 01.02.2024 30:57 ↓

The importance of staying away from toxic media. And a few positive events that occurred in my life in the last 24 hours.

Stress remedies 31.01.2024 16:24 ↓

Some remedies I use for stress

What to tell yourself when you're triggered. 30.01.2024 13:41 ↓

I had a moment today where I was triggered and thankfully I knew WHY I felt triggered, and that made all the difference.

Planning for the future, one of the biggest obstacles 29.01.2024 11:11 ↓

When you struggle with hopelessness and a distracted brain, along with bad interpersonal skills that affect your ability to work , this can greatly impact your financial planning for the future.

Taking care of yourself, and the perfect response to someone who mocks you. 29.01.2024 24:00 ↓

Taking care of yourself and not neglecting yourself is an important part of maintaining Complex PTSD. I also have a great response to use when someone mocks you.

Mocking and abuse, and why it's a waste of time. 29.01.2024 29:31 ↓

I grew up around people who mock others regularly, and I want to share a few points about this.

Chaotic Personal Relationships 28.01.2024 29:56 ↓

A website I came across mentions an aspect of interpersonal struggles that are common for people with Complex PTSD; Chaotic Personal Relationships.

Importance of being able to laugh at yourself 27.01.2024 18:18 ↓

I was just reminded of the importance of being able to laugh at myself and find the humor in some things that I otherwise might not have.