The (Complex) PTSD Guy

Movie, Zodiac, that shows the difference between critical thinking and logical thinking. 26.02.2024 9:45 ↓

I recently watched a movie that was recommended by a profiler. It related very well to my point about the difference between critical thinking and logical thinking. I wasn't expecting that. The movie is Zodiac.

Isolating, and thinking of what led to it. 26.02.2024 20:05 ↓

I was reminiscing about my youth and was thinking about what led to me isolating as an adult. I wanted to share.

Example of how to overcome a letdown; think logically. 22.02.2024 7:12 ↓

I just experienced a perfect example of how to build Post Traumatic Growth; think logically when a letdown comes your way.

Post Traumatic Growth 22.02.2024 20:04 ↓

Something new and old to share with you, it's got a new name.

Condescending smart alecks who humiliate 22.02.2024 11:09 ↓

I wanted to share a platform where I've seen a lot of condescending behavior from people who act like smart alecks and seem to get their thrills from humiliating people. I'm talking about national news anchors.

Not letting trauma cloud your perspective. 22.02.2024 22:35 ↓

I share a video about staying in abusive situations and how trauma can cloud our perspective.

When feelings override your thinking. 21.02.2024 11:48 ↓

Some information I received today regarding feelings of superiority and inferiority.

Comorbidity and Complex PTSD 21.02.2024 29:55 ↓

The comorbidity I think that I have alongside my Complex PTSD.

Workbook about Complex PTSD 20.02.2024 6:29 ↓

Wanted to share Pete Walker's workbook about Complex PTSD.

I figured out a key character trait of myself and it makes perfect sense. 19.02.2024 18:20 ↓

Critical thinking versus logic and how I don't fit into the logic realm (although I find it interesting).

When being distracted leads to depression. 18.02.2024 11:56 ↓

How being distracted can lead to depression.

Obliviousness and how it can stem from denial in your upbringing. 17.02.2024 12:03 ↓

I give a scenario of a woman using satire and another woman not picking up on it, and what confusion it led to.

Critical thinking skills and how we are misled by things. 16.02.2024 25:52 ↓

I go on a bit of a rant regarding "critical thinking" skills, and I talk about our emotional brain stemming from trauma.

Movie I bonded to when I was diagnosed with Complex PTSD: Bladerunner 2049. 15.02.2024 16:13 ↓

When I was diagnosed with Complex PTSD in 2017 I happened to see a movie that I really connected with; Bladerunner 2049. It is particularly focused on repressed memories. It's a sci-fi movie.

Overspending in order to feel competent. 15.02.2024 19:20 ↓

How our fear of failure can lead to a spending problem.

Making sense of substance misuse. 14.02.2024 17:23 ↓

Some points about how socially acceptable substances are confusing to me, and why it makes sense that we would misuse them.

Why we avoid things out of fear, and what that looks like. 13.02.2024 17:46 ↓

A colleague asked me something that reminded me of how funny it is that I avoided an area of my life and what that looks like.

How comparing yourself to others is like judging a book by its cover. 13.02.2024 19:52 ↓

Don't judge a book by its cover, and how this is similar to comparing yourself to others.

Dream coming true? Lol. 13.02.2024 10:18 ↓

I had to point something out. I told you guys about a dream and something specific from it. And I saw it on a show I had just mentioned to you.

One more point related to clairvoyant phenomena 12.02.2024 5:04 ↓

Just a quick point about something that might happen. Who knows?!

Another "clairvoyant" experience? 12.02.2024 13:34 ↓

I wanted to share another possible clairvoyant experience. I think it means I'm on the right track.

Addressing your fears: find the right people to help you. 12.02.2024 14:09 ↓

A big trigger fear that I addressed today and finally solved. It was just about finding the right people to help me with it.

Constantly comparing yourself to others 12.02.2024 21:08 ↓

Why I think that constantly comparing yourself to others is one of the biggest symptoms and triggers of Complex PTSD.

Negative Self Concept and Interpersonal Disturbances 12.02.2024 20:44 ↓

Two more key points about Complex PTSD

Emotional numbness; Affect dysregulation and substance misuse. 10.02.2024 12:51 ↓

A symptom of Complex PTSD; Affect dysregulation and particularly emotional numbness and substance misuse.