The (Complex) PTSD Guy

Coping with specific triggers 21.01.2024 27:29 ↓

Specific triggers and ways of coping

Sticking with your goals 20.01.2024 16:45 ↓

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

Community Violence and Complex PTSD 19.01.2024 20:08 ↓

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 31:00 ↓

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 12:59 ↓

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 3:32 ↓

My poem about psychopaths who use Munchausen

What it looks like when someone speaks up against abuse. 17.01.2024 10:15 ↓

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 22:57 ↓

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 8:59 ↓

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

Healing recommendations and some recent updates. 16.01.2024 21:30 ↓

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 22:10 ↓

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 17:55 ↓

Complex PTSD and having a distorted Self Perception

Writing as therapy. 14.01.2024 26:59 ↓

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 18:28 ↓

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 17:54 ↓

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

Bullying and Complex PTSD 12.01.2024 31:51 ↓

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.

Addressing something I normally run from because it triggers me. 11.01.2024 8:20 ↓

I share a very particular trigger and how I handled it this week.

Abusers and psychopathy. 11.01.2024 10:03 ↓

I share a video about psychopathy and abusers.

Overspending and trauma 09.01.2024 14:35 ↓

Some points as to how trauma can lead to a spending problem, and the importance of looking at logical solutions

Remind yourself you may already have the help you need. 09.01.2024 8:22 ↓

I recently remembered that I may have the help I need for my goals.

Focus on one thing at a time. 09.01.2024 4:53 ↓

Don't get overwhelmed by new goals, just focus on one thing at a time. Today I'm focusing on the retirement savings.

Organizing projects 09.01.2024 26:50 ↓

Some projects I'll be working more on and the importance of keeping your space organized.

Leaving one toxic relationship for another. 08.01.2024 13:41 ↓

How common it is to leave one toxic relationship for another, and one big step towards a solution for this.

Workbook about Complex PTSD 07.01.2024 5:02 ↓

Something I came across that reminded me of writing a workbook about Complex PTSD.

Article about BPD and CPTSD and other points 07.01.2024 24:49 ↓

I mention several things in this episode, along with an article about Borderline Personality Disorder and Complex PTSD.