The (Complex) PTSD Guy

My pen pal died. 15.03.2023 5:25 ↓

Just a quick mention about something going on in my life.

Changing your view, relationships and shutting down. 14.03.2023 15:07 ↓

Importance of changing your view, relationships and shutting down. Interpersonal communication.

Getting things off your chest that you're uncomfortable talking about. 13.03.2023 6:04 ↓

Wanted to share my conversation with Chip. And why it's important to talk about things that maybe you don't want to.

Getting out of my own view 13.03.2023 7:34 ↓

Importance of stepping out of your typical view.

Cops and trauma, book recommendation 11.03.2023 9:58 ↓

I was recommended to a book today and wanted to share it. It may be relatable for some of you in more than one way.

DNA and attention, The Iliad and PTSD 10.03.2023 11:34 ↓

Just received an email from the genetics group I had my DNA tested with. Want to share a few things.

Sensation Seeking and binge drinking article 10.03.2023 9:42 ↓

Interesting article about binge drinking being a behavior and how you need to replace a former addictive trait with a new healthy one.

BTK daughter interview, Listener's question 09.03.2023 4:20 ↓

Just answering a listeners question about a woman who was interviewed about her dad and the trauma she experienced after finding out he was a serial killer.

To report abuse or to not report, and the results. 07.03.2023 10:40 ↓

The difference in your situation if abuse is reported and if it's not reported. This is key to Complex PTSD.

Cooking for health, bone broth stew tonight 07.03.2023 4:50 ↓

Tonight I'm cooking bone broth stew. If you haven't ever had it it's really good and really healthy. Important to have a good diet when coping with stress and depression.

Take time to relax 07.03.2023 11:03 ↓

Take a moment to enjoy the day and I'm sharing how I'm doing that right now

Coping and Blurred Lines 06.03.2023 13:28 ↓

Just a few tips and some points from the play I wrote about trauma... Blurred Lines. Living with a blindfold on.

Triggers and behavior, follow up to last episode 06.03.2023 13:20 ↓

Just a follow up to the last podcast, triggers and behavior.

Interview you might relate to. 05.03.2023 14:36 ↓

Just wanted to share an interview you might relate to.

Camping: Benefits of camping for Complex PTSD 02.03.2023 11:29 ↓

Some benefits that camping has for Complex PTSD.

Bad habits, and trauma 02.03.2023 13:30 ↓

What are your bad habits and how do they relate to your trauma

Relationships and why they tend not to work and a solution for it. 27.02.2023 15:01 ↓

Some pointers on why relationships tend not to work, when you have Complex PTSD, and a solution for it.

Some photos from my world. 26.02.2023 12:16 ↓

Just thought you might enjoy some info about my life that I don't normally share. Photos included on my Twitter, just look for The Complex PTSD Guy.

Example of how focus skills effect us as kids into adulthood. 25.02.2023 11:11 ↓

I was following a true crime sleuth earlier and he reminded me of the show "Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?" It's a perfect example of what I was discussing in the last two podcasts. Particularly how trauma and stress effect our ability to learn in our youth. We would retain a lot more knowledge if we were focused and not stressed.

Follow up to last podcast, why the teacher is the solution. 24.02.2023 8:33 ↓

Why I think the teacher is the solution for a kid who comes from trauma. Related to last podcast about Adverse Childhood Experiences.

Adverse Childhood Experiences and solutions for kids 24.02.2023 15:34 ↓

Found a really great article about Adverse Childhood Experiences and solutions for kids growing up in trauma. I give my own opinion on this and solutions.

Response to last podcast and email regarding events 24.02.2023 13:33 ↓

Just a few interesting things that have occurred over the years. This episode is a bit different but just wanted to share some personal info.

Finding rational resources for times we are irrational. 22.02.2023 7:06 ↓

I sought out a rational resource for my irrational episode I've been having the past two days. I'll let you know when I hear back from him. I'm curious as to what he'll say.

Cooking for stress 21.02.2023 2:57 ↓

Need something to calm me down. Some strange stuff has happened recently and cooking always helps.

Freaking out 21.02.2023 3:01 ↓

Just wanted to get on the record some odd stuff that is going on. May relate to a future podcast. And no, I'm not losing my mind.