Benjamin Allen

The (Complex) PTSD Guy

Sharing challenges and solutions for growing up with Complex PTSD.

Author

Benjamin Allen

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2024

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Episodes

Isolation, Boredom, and Hopelessness; some possible solutions 27.01.2024

Some possible solutions for boredom and hopelessness which can stem from isolating.

Thinking logically, competency skills, and assumptions 26.01.2024

Some points about how assumptions can impact us and the importance of thinking logically regarding triggers and a skill I learned related to competency and survival.

Practical jokers and why they can trigger people with Complex PTSD 24.01.2024

I explain key similarities between the effects the actions a practical joker can have on people and why they can trigger people with Complex PTSD.

Book that might inspire you in hopeless times. 24.01.2024

A book that inspires me to use my trauma and hopelessness to be creative. It's called The Geography of Genius, by Eric Weiner.

Feeling lost in life, remind yourself of your tenacity. 23.01.2024

Some tips for when you feel lost in life.

The pawns "flying monkeys" of abusers 23.01.2024

How an abuser's pawns can play a critical role in the abuse you endure. I also mention a show you might like.

Importance of organizing your living space 22.01.2024

How something very simple can make a big difference in your life

Coping with triggers 22.01.2024

Coping with triggers, and techniques that I've used that have worked.

Positive touch through massage therapy. 21.01.2024

Regarding triggers from physical abuse, I share a possible remedy that helped me learn what positive touch feels like and that is massage therapy.

Coping with specific triggers 21.01.2024

Specific triggers and ways of coping

Sticking with your goals 20.01.2024

A few points about sticking with your goals and my own goals coming to fruition.

Community Violence and Complex PTSD 19.01.2024

Some points about trauma coming from community violence and my own experience and something recent I suggested as a solution.

Learned Helplessness and long-term trauma 19.01.2024

How feeling like you have no control over a traumatic reoccurrence can create learned helplessness.

Fear: The root of the stress of Complex PTSD 18.01.2024

Something I experienced today reminded me of something so important in regards to the stress that creates Complex PTSD...Fear.

Poem about Munchausen 17.01.2024

My poem about psychopaths who use Munchausen

What it looks like when someone speaks up against abuse. 17.01.2024

A true story about someone who spoke up about abuse and decided to not sit around and feel miserable.

Character traits for surviving long-term trauma 17.01.2024

Some specific character traits for surviving long-term trauma. I share a book that mentions these.

Very inspiring stories of resilience in the face of trauma 16.01.2024

Sharing a few inspirational stories about resilience in the face of trauma.

Healing recommendations and some recent updates. 16.01.2024

I provide some healing recommendations that have worked for me and I share a few recent updates.

Prisoners of war and long-term trauma 15.01.2024

A few books I plan to read before I do an episode about prisoners of war and long-term trauma.

Distorted Self Perception and trauma 15.01.2024

Complex PTSD and having a distorted Self Perception

Writing as therapy. 14.01.2024

I wanted to make a correction to the last episode and share a writing idea.

Getting a grip on what's bothering you. 14.01.2024

Importance of getting a grip on what's bothering you. Engage in healthy activities; for me reading has helped a lot recently.

Long-term ignoring of abuse. 12.01.2024

Why one of my triggers is when people's behavior doesn't make sense.

Bullying and Complex PTSD 12.01.2024

Bullying is one of the situations that can develop into a long-term trauma scenario. I also point out why I believe I was raised by a psychopath.

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