The (Complex) PTSD Guy

My review of The Catcher in the Rye. I haven't read this since high school but in my opinion, and others agree, this is a book about a youth with PTSD. I've always loved this book and appreciate it even more after reading it as an adult.

Great show that has brought me personal joy and relief: Emily in Paris! Good to take a break from self-analysis and just relax. Relate to the French culture and it inspires me.

Two great articles on self-destruction, laziness, isolation and self-criticism and Remedies for these things, and how to acquire more energy for your daily life. Also loneliness and a remedy for that.

Equine (Horse) Therapy. More info on the benefits of working with horses for trauma, stress, anxiety, isolation, all based on a local place that has trained mental health and professional psychotherapy staff. I read from their website how this works. Enjoy!

Equine therapy, working with horses for PTSD, anxiety and depression, etc. My family history in England, current issues and how I found something really relatable to my current life situation in Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix, Lol, might sound silly but it's true.

This is a 10 minute meditation visualization that I have used for a couple years. I created this one and find it simple and effective. I became certified in meditation a few years ago.

How my resolution from last year is still successful today, what I did different and a new show I find relatable with characters who have been through trauma, it's entertaining too, called Yellowstone.

Met a local author who wrote an inspiring book called Soul-Selfie. You might find it inspiring and relatable too. Relates to topics I've discussed before.

Understanding your inner Turmoil, or repressed aspects of yourself. How to let go of them. Video based on Carl Jung psychiatric work.

Finally found a great video on solutions to overcoming self-sabotage. Very well explained. My own recent experiences with my own self-sabotage and recently looked at office space for my own massage business. Connecting with others is discussed in video and that is what I struggled with, so very relatable.

Text last night from trusted source asking me to spread the word, and recent motivation in my own life that inspired me to change for the better.

Getting out more, top ten things I'm thankful for, and fascinating show about living with and confronting trauma.

Starting my own business and teaching history in a more unique way. Asked to be part of movement to preserve local history.

This podcast addresses using medications for various mental health reasons, in comparison to not using and/or adjusting your learning style and lifestyle. How I learned what helps me to get info into my long-term memory and focus better. All based on my own life experiences and recent info I learned about youth who have ADD/ADHD.

Outing with colleagues, highly recommend a bar/club in Alton, Illinois, called Fast Eddie's (and you don't have to drink there to have a blast), our haunted tour, and putting my foot in my mouth which probably isn't as big of a deal as I tend to make it.

Just a short list of movies about people with PTSD. There is a theme in how we relate to others when we have PTSD.

Realizing how bad dwelling on my PTSD has been on me, because I recently saw the light at the end of the tunnel. And how to talk about this taboo topic, in my own opinion from experience.

PTSD and negative smartphone use, correct article. Several other articles mentioned too.

Examples of the benefits of not isolating, repairing relationships, finishing up work I had put off and looking back at bad influences that I've severed.

My state of mind is much better since cutting out things that really weren't good for a complex PTSD brain.

How my recent purging of bad influences led me to cooking again and my craving for beef stew led me to a great teacher, Julia Child.

Great article about the horrible effects of cell phone use, can lead to depression and anxiety, and how I think we should engage with our "cell phones".

Recent events that made me change who/what my influences are on a daily basis.

No more nightmares, better sleep and my drinking has gotten better.

How my first hypnosis treatment went. Focus on alcohol abuse and better sleep.