Benjamin Allen

The (Complex) PTSD Guy

Sharing challenges and solutions for growing up with Complex PTSD.

Author

Benjamin Allen

Category

Education

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2024

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Episodes

Part 2 of the interview with Hello Trauma Brain podcast is out now. 15.12.2023

You can now listen to the second half of the interview I did with the podcast Hello Trauma Brain. It aired today.

Intrusive thoughts: I share my biggest one. 15.12.2023

One of the key symptoms of CPTSD is Intrusive thoughts. I share my biggest one with you all.

Increased arousal and effects from triggers 14.12.2023

Effects from triggers and how increased arousal impacts us.

Relationships and jobs that might work well for people with Complex PTSD 13.12.2023

Types of personalities and jobs that might be what you're looking for if you struggle with Complex PTSD.

Intimate relationships and Avoidant behavior 13.12.2023

This is one of the biggest problems I've struggled with in relation to dating and intimate relationships...I avoid addressing things that make me uncomfortable and I don't understand why it's important to do that.

Avoidant behavior 12.12.2023

Avoidant behavior and relationships

Avoidant attachment styles and CPTSD 12.12.2023

One of the key symptoms of CPTSD, Avoidant attachment styles/avoidant behaviors.

Emotional dysregulation and remedies I use for it 11.12.2023

Emotional dysregulation, and some remedies I use for this symptom of Complex PTSD.

New Year's Resolution, start it early. 11.12.2023

Starting a New Year's Resolution early.

CPTSD and Loss of your Belief System 11.12.2023

One of the symptoms of CPTSD, Loss of your Belief System

Alcoholism and toxic people, a Haiku for both 11.12.2023

Episode covers alcoholism and toxic people

Aimlessness from trauma, solutions 08.12.2023

How aimlessness can be a key symptom of Complex PTSD. Stress can create a disorganized mind, and motivation can be hindered. I provide some solutions.

My interview with Hello Trauma Brain podcast 08.12.2023

I wanted to share where you can find my interview with another Complex PTSD podcaster. It's on the podcast Hello Trauma Brain.

Poetry for domestic abuse, therapy through writing. 07.12.2023

Some poems related to domestic abuse. How I use creative writing to express myself.

Waking up to how bad your trauma actually was/is. 07.12.2023

This episode connects to my recent podcast about domestic abuse.

Domestic abuse and trauma bonding 07.12.2023

Trauma bonding vs Stockholm syndrome in relation to domestic abuse.

Coincidences, I like to share. 06.12.2023

Just a couple of recent coincidences. I like to share them and get them on record.

Suicide prevention for a less traumatic society. 06.12.2023

Two controversial topics related to suicide and how prevention counseling might help them occur less, possibly.

Episodes you might relate to 05.12.2023

Wanted to give specific episodes of a show I've discussed

Torture and Complex PTSD 04.12.2023

10 examples of torture in a family setting

Euthanasia, assisted suicide and mental suffering 03.12.2023

Touchy subject matter, the topic of euthanasia regarding mental suffering, and ethics.

When scatterbrained people treat you like you're incompetent 01.12.2023

Examples of destructive behavior from a scatterbrained person to another individual

The Sword and the Fog: don't let others get the best of you. 30.11.2023

Sharing a way of coping through writing

What my triggers were like before my diagnosis. 29.11.2023

In my twenties before my diagnosis, I describe specific types of statements that triggered me.

Finding humor in tough situations. 29.11.2023

The importance of having a sense of humor when coming from a place of trauma.

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