The (Complex) PTSD Guy

When people play you or hold things over your head.

Just wanted to share a book I'm reading, and how I find it interesting to look at things from the standpoint of behavior.

Details about what I refer to as the Set-up, which is something I've experienced hundreds of not thousands of times. And Triangulation in relationships. Both involve living with or being in a relationship with a narcissist.

Importance of getting a proper diagnosis.

Story about the morning after the last day I drank alcohol. Making cuts to my expenses is coming to fruition and the feeling it gave me inspired me in a way I've never felt before.

The toxic nature of enabling an abuser and how this might look for someone who grew up in this environment. Making excuses for your own self-destructive behavior as an adult could be a symptom.

Toxic stress and possible remedy. I share the best article I've ever read in relation to this. I also share something I'm using to combat the way stress effects my body.

Just some updates about how my finances are stabilizing, and I didn't throw in the towel. Also will repost a really great article soon and tomorrow I'll share a health drink that I'm going to begin drinking regularly and it is specific to the health problems I've had.

Recent epiphany in relation to a different field I've been immersing myself in, and how baffled I am by the clout chasing of it all. Thankful my podcast is not like that. It's important to find real support groups with decent people, especially for our mental health.

I just cooked one of my recipes and wanted to share a few tips. Also sharing the benefits of cooking in relation to stress/Complex PTSD.

Follow up to last podcast and how certain triggers I have tend to protect me in particular situations.

Recent experience with two tricksters. Don't be fooled by covert narcissists or attention seekers. This is a key trigger for feelings of incompetence and being manipulated in your youth by your abuser. Be truly thankful for the people who bring it to your attention that someone is a trickster.

Growing up in trauma, the holidays can be a hard time. The delicate dance of Complex PTSD into adulthood. Also, some notes about what I learned from the wellness meeting.

When something is working, it's important to put up visual aids to help keep it a part of your life. For example, grocery list on the fridge for foods that help with stress and sleep. Also, posters that remind you to meditate, or do certain exercises. If you don't keep these reminders it can be easy to fall back into stress.

A couple of recent things that reminded me of what triggers me, so I made a few changes to my schedule. Having a routine is really important and not getting flustered. Really important to find the right places for personal growth.

Went to my Tuesday night support group tonight and wanted to share why it's so important to find people you relate to. If you feel different from other people, you might be surprised to find there are people out there who relate to what you're going through.

Something that I think can happen a lot when we grow up in trauma, we can turn into our abusers. It's important to seek help if you think this is happening. I also bring up yet another weird coincidence that happened recently, and I don't believe in coincidences!

Recently developed psoriasis and I know from past issues with paralysis it's important not to ignore your body when it's showing signs of stress. Tips on nutrition and foods for decreasing stress and increasing sleep.

Specific details about when a parent is "Sick" towards their own kid and what that looks like. They are usually naturally very cunning parents to pull this off. Recent reminders of this and how it reminded me of my own "Event" 5 years ago.

Key distractions that can trigger us and hinder long-term success due to the stress of the frustration. Solutions provided.

Recent decisions I was going to make based on stress and how it's important to clear your mind if this is happening. I'll try to do an episode soon about short-term/temporary problems that impact our long-term success/security.

A few techniques that have been working lately, in regards to controlling urges and building financial stability. I plan on doing a podcast soon about short-term triggers that impact long-term success, because I think this is a huge issue for people with Complex PTSD.

Just a small correction to last episode.

Practicing what I preach, and setting up a routine for self-preservation Wednesday through Saturday at 6pm each of those nights. Also recent things to be thankful for and more developments related to the case, I'm seeing a pattern.

Details on deep breathing to help calm urges. My urges tend to kick in around 6pm each day, so on days I am off work at this time I will try deep breathing. I mention a few other techniques as well.