The (Complex) PTSD Guy

Part 2 of the interview with Hello Trauma Brain podcast is out now. 15.12.2023 6:46 ↓

You can now listen to the second half of the interview I did with the podcast Hello Trauma Brain. It aired today.

Intrusive thoughts: I share my biggest one. 15.12.2023 21:52 ↓

One of the key symptoms of CPTSD is Intrusive thoughts. I share my biggest one with you all.

Increased arousal and effects from triggers 14.12.2023 10:34 ↓

Effects from triggers and how increased arousal impacts us.

Relationships and jobs that might work well for people with Complex PTSD 13.12.2023 18:53 ↓

Types of personalities and jobs that might be what you're looking for if you struggle with Complex PTSD.

Intimate relationships and Avoidant behavior 13.12.2023 25:10 ↓

This is one of the biggest problems I've struggled with in relation to dating and intimate relationships...I avoid addressing things that make me uncomfortable and I don't understand why it's important to do that.

Avoidant behavior 12.12.2023 10:16 ↓

Avoidant behavior and relationships

Avoidant attachment styles and CPTSD 12.12.2023 13:34 ↓

One of the key symptoms of CPTSD, Avoidant attachment styles/avoidant behaviors.

Emotional dysregulation and remedies I use for it 11.12.2023 4:05 ↓

Emotional dysregulation, and some remedies I use for this symptom of Complex PTSD.

New Year's Resolution, start it early. 11.12.2023 9:10 ↓

Starting a New Year's Resolution early.

CPTSD and Loss of your Belief System 11.12.2023 15:30 ↓

One of the symptoms of CPTSD, Loss of your Belief System

Alcoholism and toxic people, a Haiku for both 11.12.2023 14:27 ↓

Episode covers alcoholism and toxic people

Aimlessness from trauma, solutions 08.12.2023 14:27 ↓

How aimlessness can be a key symptom of Complex PTSD. Stress can create a disorganized mind, and motivation can be hindered. I provide some solutions.

My interview with Hello Trauma Brain podcast 08.12.2023 2:44 ↓

I wanted to share where you can find my interview with another Complex PTSD podcaster. It's on the podcast Hello Trauma Brain.

Poetry for domestic abuse, therapy through writing. 07.12.2023 9:15 ↓

Some poems related to domestic abuse. How I use creative writing to express myself.

Waking up to how bad your trauma actually was/is. 07.12.2023 5:09 ↓

This episode connects to my recent podcast about domestic abuse.

Domestic abuse and trauma bonding 07.12.2023 16:23 ↓

Trauma bonding vs Stockholm syndrome in relation to domestic abuse.

Coincidences, I like to share. 06.12.2023 10:51 ↓

Just a couple of recent coincidences. I like to share them and get them on record.

Suicide prevention for a less traumatic society. 06.12.2023 14:36 ↓

Two controversial topics related to suicide and how prevention counseling might help them occur less, possibly.

Episodes you might relate to 05.12.2023 7:36 ↓

Wanted to give specific episodes of a show I've discussed

Torture and Complex PTSD 04.12.2023 27:03 ↓

10 examples of torture in a family setting

Euthanasia, assisted suicide and mental suffering 03.12.2023 31:05 ↓

Touchy subject matter, the topic of euthanasia regarding mental suffering, and ethics.

When scatterbrained people treat you like you're incompetent 01.12.2023 16:57 ↓

Examples of destructive behavior from a scatterbrained person to another individual

The Sword and the Fog: don't let others get the best of you. 30.11.2023 11:07 ↓

Sharing a way of coping through writing

What my triggers were like before my diagnosis. 29.11.2023 15:11 ↓

In my twenties before my diagnosis, I describe specific types of statements that triggered me.

Finding humor in tough situations. 29.11.2023 11:42 ↓

The importance of having a sense of humor when coming from a place of trauma.