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

Perfect example of why you don't want to surround yourself with your abuser. 06.04.2023

Just wanted to share a great example of why you don't want to surround yourself with your abuser, when you are an adult.

Quiz, passive vs assertive vs aggressive behavior. 06.04.2023

Quiz about situations involving different communication styles. And why assertiveness tends to not be something we're good at, or compromise.

Aggressive vs assertive, boundaries and interpersonal skills 06.04.2023

Just a few points about communication

Jobs that might not be great for people with Complex PTSD 04.04.2023

Just a few job experiences that I wanted to share that might work for you too or might not work for you too. I really think it relates to how trauma affects our brains growing up.

Great experience, wanted to share. 03.04.2023

Just sharing an awesome experience.

Importance of celebrating accomplishments. 02.04.2023

Wanted to share something I don't normally think to talk about, the importance of being celebrating for accomplishments growing up. And if you weren't celebrated start celebrating your friends in your adult life.

Crazy makers and people who test you. 01.04.2023

Wanted to share two types of toxic relationships that you might find relatable.

Watch out for sensationalism that might bring you down and be practical. 30.03.2023

Just a quick note on a few things I've noticed lately in regards to some people in my life who have been stressed out.

Doing things that make you feel better about life. 30.03.2023

Some things that might make you feel better about life.

Recent changes that I'm now implementing. 28.03.2023

Just a quick update on the importance of not giving up when you need to make some changes in your life. Take it slow

Picking up more hours and being rational about my finances. 28.03.2023

Just wanted to share how I'm being more rational about my finances, and not thinking like I normally do that the world is out to get me. I picked up more hours at work.

Complex PTSD article about causes, treatment and symptoms. 27.03.2023

I posted a good article about the causes, treatment and symptoms of Complex PTSD. It's on my Twitter page... The Complex PTSD Guy

Studying our negative traits, so we can find solutions to them. 24.03.2023

Sharing some of my own negative traits, so I can find solutions to them.

Mindfulness and nature, take in the experience. 24.03.2023

Sharing different kinds of mindfulness and the importance of pausing and taking in the experience.

Article about trauma effecting your finances. 22.03.2023

I reposted a great article about trauma impacting your finances. Also discuss irrational behavior. The article is on my Twitter... The Complex PTSD Guy

Using humor to understand grief. 21.03.2023

Just wanted to recommend a show that does a great job of communicating grief along with humor. True Blood

Behavior and impulsivity, getting to know someone. 21.03.2023

Just wanted to share an example of how putting up walls in relationships can come across as rude. And a cool show I recently came across that serves as comic relief.

Symptoms of impulsive and irrational thinking and behavior. 20.03.2023

Just some points about irrational symptoms of impulsive thinking and behavior.

Perfect example of how focus can be benefitted by a better routine. 18.03.2023

Just experienced a perfect example of how a healthier lifestyle can benefit my focus.

Some positive things that help with focus. 18.03.2023

Just a few positive things that help with focus.

The world isn't out to get you... seeing the solutions 17.03.2023

Just a reminder about times when you feel the world is out to get you, and solutions for it.

Four rules to four problems and how they stem from impulsive behavior. 16.03.2023

Quick point about my four rules to live by if you struggle with impulsive behavior and some nutrition advice.

My new calendar for health 16.03.2023

Want to share how I organized my calendar for health.

New workout schedule and meal plan for coming spring. 16.03.2023

Some changes I'm making to my workout schedule and meal plan in accordance for seasonal changes and being able to go outside and workout. Important to think of the joints and heart when adding more cardio.

How to get out of a rut. 15.03.2023

Recent depression and getting out of a rut.

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