Benjamin Allen

The (Complex) PTSD Guy

Sharing challenges and solutions for growing up with Complex PTSD.

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Author

Benjamin Allen

Category

Education

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Oct 17, 2026

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Episodes

How Self-Abandonment ruins relationships 03.03.2024

Self-Abandonment, a concept I learned about today and how it's been a HUGE part of my life and how it's impacted my relationships and might impact yours.

Taking time for yourself 02.03.2024

The importance of taking time for yourself and getting away from toxic environments

Forgiveness 02.03.2024

I recommend a book related to forgiveness and abuse

Complex PTSD book 29.02.2024

I give my review of a book about Complex PTSD.

Are there any positive aspects of having a trigger? 28.02.2024

I share how a trigger can sometimes keep us out of bad situations.

Life's biggest decisions and baggage from Complex PTSD 28.02.2024

How life's biggest decisions can be harder for people with Complex PTSD

Some additional things related to recent podcasts. 28.02.2024

Want to add a few additional things to some of my recent podcasts.

Creating illusions as a form of self preservation 27.02.2024

When we create illusions about ourselves as a form of self preservation. I've done this for years, and I still tend to do it too.

Changes in Self-Perception 27.02.2024

A key symptom of Complex PTSD; Changes in Self-Perception.

Trauma and people who gripe constantly. 27.02.2024

Wanted to share an experience with someone who I was around this evening, and how it reminded me of a specific aspect of my own trauma growing up.

Thinking "The World is out To Get Me", and how to stop this. 26.02.2024

Stop thinking "The World is out To Get Me". Think logically and know your triggers.

Enjoy your day 26.02.2024

Importance of enjoying your day and not taking your health for granted. It really is the little things in life.

Movies about multiple identities, and why I like them. 26.02.2024

I wanted to share a point about multiple identities, and movies that I like that portray this.

Is there a cure for boredom? 26.02.2024

Boredom and isolation go hand-in-hand with hopelessness. Is there a cure for boredom?

Movie, Zodiac, that shows the difference between critical thinking and logical thinking. 26.02.2024

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

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

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

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

Condescending smart alecks who humiliate 22.02.2024

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

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

When feelings override your thinking. 21.02.2024

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

Comorbidity and Complex PTSD 21.02.2024

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

Workbook about Complex PTSD 20.02.2024

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

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

How being distracted can lead to depression.

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