The Deconstruction Of C-PTSD

In this episode we will talk about how during the healing process we sometimes move slow - sometimes it even feels like standing still - and sometimes fast - at least compared to the other. I covered this before during the healing wave section. This is the biggest part of your healing process - therefor I think it is important to revisit it for a different perspective. So we first talk about anger...

In this episode we will talk about feeling quite lost during the healing process and to be fair - it is quite a chaotic time. But the question is why and what can we do? Understanding is a huge part of it, which also helps to navigate it all. We will first talk about the order of healing, then walking the path properly and then your change along the way. Transcript :  www.johannadraconis.com/episo...

In this episode we will talk about 9 methods to counter PTSD - as in which methods help us go up against PTSD and fight it. Knowing how to turn the table changes almost everything. First we talk about methods for finding the enemy and then about methods how to best fight them. Transcript :  www.johannadraconis.com/episode-121-140  Contact : contactme@johannadraconis.com      Send us Fan Mail Conta...

In this episode we will talk about methods in case of an PTSD emergency, which is usually when the symptoms take over. A situation we try to avoid for a good reason and where mistakes are punished hard. We fill first cover the crucial first steps, then the methods used in an emergency and then the grounding method. Transcript :  www.johannadraconis.com/episode-121-140  Contact : contactme@johannad...

In this episode we will talk about methods you can use in your everyday life. It has been years since we touched upon this and I felt like a updated version was long overdue. These are the things you can use the most - and therefor important and extremely helpful. First we talk about methods for everyday life and then resource management.   Transcript :  www.johannadraconis.com/episode-121-140  Co...

In this episode we will talk about maintaining hope - even in the darkest times. It is no secret that dealing with PTSD and trauma can lead to the darkest times a human can witness. Additionally recent events made a lot of people very scared. For good reason I fear. But as I said often - panic doesn’t help anyone and is not the way to go. Hope is the better way and so important during your healing...

In this episode we will talk about what we can do about feeling inferior, like an impostor, a lack of self confident and the voices in your head giving you a hard time. It is important to do this, so you can life a fulfilling life, have less risk of getting in the hands of an abuser and can take better care of yourself. We talked about it last episode, about the inner voices and feeling inferior....

In this episode we will talk about the question “Why do I feel so inferior?” or the inner voices - sometimes called inner critics. The voices that beat you down and are sometimes mistaken for the inner voice of reason or the like. In general having voices inside your head is completely normal - unless they tell you something new. We first talk about where does these voices come from and then how w...

In this episode we will talk about the question “Should I commit suicide” for the third time - this time we start with sickness, then isolation, then mourning, then we get there when we get there and lastly conclusion. It is about the absolute crucial difference between “I want to end this life” and “I want to end my life”. Transcript :  www.johannadraconis.com/episode-121-140  Contact : contactme...

In this episode we will talk about the question “Should I commit suicide?” for the second time. This time the focus is on internal struggles or - in other words - is the call coming from the inside? Or “Does the enemy wants you to think the call is coming from the inside so you leave the house and run into the enemies arms?” We first start with depression and then the hidden outside influence. I c...

In this episode we will talk about false accusations, as the Johnny Depp Amber Heard Trial is dominating the minds of people these days and there are a lot of emotions and reactions that have me quite worried. So I decided to insert this episode, while emotions seem to climb ever higher and the constant coverage triggering quite a lot of people and it being a taboo that needs to be addressed. It i...

In this episode we will talk about a questions, that many of you might have asked yourself - “Should I commit suicide?” And it is a choice that can’t be undone - there is no going back. So we should be extra sure we make the right call. We first do a little thought experiment, then we talk about  external struggles and how to get out of the trap. We continue next week with internal struggles and f...

In this episode we will talk about mental health again or more precisely: What it means to be mentally healthy. We will continue from the last episode with our example to better understand mental health. First we talk about abusive persons, then severe impact, then loosing sections and projects and lastly signs of things going wrong. Transcript :  www.johannadraconis.com/episode-121-140  Contact :...

In this episode we will talk about a statement I hear all the time - “But I am totally fine! I am not crazy!” and - in case of PTSD - “I don’t have flashbacks!”. Usually coming from someone who is not totally fine and many with PTSD don’t have flashbacks. Which lead me to come up with a model to explain first how your mental and physical health are connected and how they escalate. We will talk abo...

In this episode we will talk about moving forward in your healing journey - or how to know if you are or not. As in “Am I slowing down because I need to or am I just lazy?” That is a good question that likely many asked themselves - including me. Since pacing and managing your energy is such a crucial point - it is important that we know. First we talk about having the same response, then trigger...

Intro Hello my dears, My name is Johanna, and I welcome you to the Johanna Draconis - The Deconstruction Of C-PTSD podcast. This episode will be something a bit different and we will talk about dealing with hopelessness, helplessness, despair, suffering and anger - in light of the Ukraine Conflict sadly. I had a complete different episode planned, but recent events can’t be ignored and I apologize...

In this episode we will talk about what I hinted at last time and as requested - we will go more into detail and talk about dismantling these sort of traumas. The method or tool is - of course - also helpful for any other trauma or situation. It is crucial and can be a game/life changer. So first we will talk about the structure of trauma, then going against the outer defenses and then working tow...

In this episode we will talk about the statement “you just don’t get over something like that” - as I keep running into it and which causes so much harm and can lead to the worst outcomes. It is a topic very close to my heart and connected to this podcast. Therefore it is important we take some time and question this statement - which is long overdue. First we talk about how we reach this sentimen...

In this episode we will talk about kind of one of the things that keep popping up every new year: New years resolutions. Or more precisely we talk about how to make change last. We first get into why people with PTSD struggle to make change happen and then how to make it work. Transcript :  www.johannadraconis.com/episode-101-120  Contact : contactme@johannadraconis.com  Send us Fan Mail Contact:...

In this episode we will talk about a topic that might came up during the holidays: Lagging behind everyone else. It is hard to not compare oneself with the others. Even if we know better than to do that. The heart gets heavy and we are often reminded, that we are behind in our plans. ometimes it seems like the others are running past you and you just seem not to get into gear. Nothing anyone likes...

Hello my dears, Another year has gone by and it feels like barely any time passed and the whole world changed at the same time. This is the darkest time of the year - for the northern hemisphere at least. For many this is also the most joyous time of the year - the food, the lights, the celebrations or whatever makes the holiday season special for them. But many of who are struggling, be it PTSD o...

In this episode we will talk about something else a bit - we are going through the first steps you can take to find the trigger core and the root of the problem. I try to make it a sort of starting point tutorial. I thought loss was an universal known topic to everyone - so a good start. We start with the why questions regarding missing then with what if questions. Transcript :  www.johannadraconi...

In this episode we will talk about how your living environment affects you. We talked last week about finding yourself at the bottom again - which is often reflected by our surrounding. Especially our place where we live. And often at rock bottom… is it most likely a mess. Which is why we first talk about how this feedback can turn into a trap and then what you can do about it - be it by yourself...

In this episode we will talk about finding yourself at the bottom again where you never wanted to be again and the shame that is usually part of it and the reluctance to get help in that moment. That is why we first talk about why it is so hard and then things that might help to get out of there. Transcript :  www.johannadraconis.com/episode-101-120  Contact : contactme@johannadraconis.com       ...

In this episode we will talk about once again about feeling nothing regarding a trauma, but this time we talk about what was hinted on before: Why feeling nothing regarding what happened to you is actually a very bad sign. And since so many ignore it and suffer because of that - it is time we cover it. irst we will talk and explain the mechanism and then what you can do and a short “how to start”...