The (Complex) PTSD Guy

Why we relate to certain things 03.02.2024 8:30 ↓

A few coincidences about yesterday's podcast that happened this morning and made me realize why I relate to them

Dissociation and more from my short story 03.02.2024 22:08 ↓

Some aspects of how mentality plays a key role in why I thought I had dissociative identity disorder as a young adult

Short story I'm writing 02.02.2024 11:51 ↓

Just sharing a short story I'm writing and you might relate to

Writing as a form of therapy 02.02.2024 12:34 ↓

A writing contest I might enter, and I'll use it as a form of therapy

Distracting: A Poem 01.02.2024 4:50 ↓

Poem. I use writing poetry as a form of therapy. Here's a poem about feeling distracted

Catching yourself before falling down the rabbit hole! 01.02.2024 11:38 ↓

How I caught myself before falling down a rabbit hole today.

Example of spontaneous situation leading to distraction 01.02.2024 8:03 ↓

How spontaneous events can lead to a distracted mind.

Feeling flustered by certain people, and a big CPTSD trigger 01.02.2024 19:50 ↓

I describe a particular dynamic where you might be extremely flustered by certain people, and how this connects to a trigger of CPTSD

Staying away from toxic media 01.02.2024 30:57 ↓

The importance of staying away from toxic media. And a few positive events that occurred in my life in the last 24 hours.

Stress remedies 31.01.2024 16:24 ↓

Some remedies I use for stress

What to tell yourself when you're triggered. 30.01.2024 13:41 ↓

I had a moment today where I was triggered and thankfully I knew WHY I felt triggered, and that made all the difference.

Planning for the future, one of the biggest obstacles 29.01.2024 11:11 ↓

When you struggle with hopelessness and a distracted brain, along with bad interpersonal skills that affect your ability to work , this can greatly impact your financial planning for the future.

Taking care of yourself, and the perfect response to someone who mocks you. 29.01.2024 24:00 ↓

Taking care of yourself and not neglecting yourself is an important part of maintaining Complex PTSD. I also have a great response to use when someone mocks you.

Mocking and abuse, and why it's a waste of time. 29.01.2024 29:31 ↓

I grew up around people who mock others regularly, and I want to share a few points about this.

Chaotic Personal Relationships 28.01.2024 29:56 ↓

A website I came across mentions an aspect of interpersonal struggles that are common for people with Complex PTSD; Chaotic Personal Relationships.

Importance of being able to laugh at yourself 27.01.2024 18:18 ↓

I was just reminded of the importance of being able to laugh at myself and find the humor in some things that I otherwise might not have.

Isolation, Boredom, and Hopelessness; some possible solutions 27.01.2024 21:14 ↓

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

Thinking logically, competency skills, and assumptions 26.01.2024 25:14 ↓

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 17:21 ↓

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 24:34 ↓

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 9:01 ↓

Some tips for when you feel lost in life.

The pawns "flying monkeys" of abusers 23.01.2024 20:10 ↓

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 8:52 ↓

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

Coping with triggers 22.01.2024 16:42 ↓

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

Positive touch through massage therapy. 21.01.2024 19:53 ↓

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