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The (Complex) PTSD Guy — 917 episodes · page 5 of 10
Complex PTSD book
Are there any positive aspects of having a trigger?
Life's biggest decisions and baggage from Complex PTSD
Some additional things related to recent podcasts.
Creating illusions as a form of self preservation
Changes in Self-Perception
Trauma and people who gripe constantly.
Thinking "The World is out To Get Me", and how to stop this.
Enjoy your day
Movies about multiple identities, and why I like them.
Is there a cure for boredom?
Movie, Zodiac, that shows the difference between critical thinking and logical thinking.
Isolating, and thinking of what led to it.
Example of how to overcome a letdown; think logically.
Post Traumatic Growth
Condescending smart alecks who humiliate
Not letting trauma cloud your perspective.
When feelings override your thinking.
Comorbidity and Complex PTSD
Workbook about Complex PTSD
I figured out a key character trait of myself and it makes perfect sense.
When being distracted leads to depression.
Obliviousness and how it can stem from denial in your upbringing.
Critical thinking skills and how we are misled by things.
Movie I bonded to when I was diagnosed with Complex PTSD: Bladerunner 2049.
Overspending in order to feel competent.
Making sense of substance misuse.
Why we avoid things out of fear, and what that looks like.
How comparing yourself to others is like judging a book by its cover.
Dream coming true? Lol.
One more point related to clairvoyant phenomena
Another "clairvoyant" experience?
Addressing your fears: find the right people to help you.
Constantly comparing yourself to others
Negative Self Concept and Interpersonal Disturbances
Emotional numbness; Affect dysregulation and substance misuse.
Learning to discipline yourself.
Taking the time to work through things.
"Interference Disorder", a new way to look at Complex PTSD
I figured out what I'm doing that's causing clairvoyant phenomena in my life
Clairvoyant stuff? You be the judge
Losing interest in the things you loved.
Numbness to trauma, and looking at your options.
Three trigger scenarios clarified
The rest of my short story about an abusive relationship
Why we relate to certain things
Dissociation and more from my short story
Short story I'm writing
Writing as a form of therapy
Distracting: A Poem
Catching yourself before falling down the rabbit hole!
Example of spontaneous situation leading to distraction
Feeling flustered by certain people, and a big CPTSD trigger
Staying away from toxic media
Stress remedies
What to tell yourself when you're triggered.
Planning for the future, one of the biggest obstacles
Taking care of yourself, and the perfect response to someone who mocks you.
Mocking and abuse, and why it's a waste of time.
Chaotic Personal Relationships
Importance of being able to laugh at yourself
Isolation, Boredom, and Hopelessness; some possible solutions
Thinking logically, competency skills, and assumptions
Practical jokers and why they can trigger people with Complex PTSD
Book that might inspire you in hopeless times.
Feeling lost in life, remind yourself of your tenacity.
The pawns "flying monkeys" of abusers
Importance of organizing your living space
Coping with triggers
Positive touch through massage therapy.
Coping with specific triggers
Sticking with your goals
Community Violence and Complex PTSD
Learned Helplessness and long-term trauma
Fear: The root of the stress of Complex PTSD
Poem about Munchausen
What it looks like when someone speaks up against abuse.
Character traits for surviving long-term trauma
Very inspiring stories of resilience in the face of trauma
Healing recommendations and some recent updates.
Prisoners of war and long-term trauma
Distorted Self Perception and trauma
Writing as therapy.
Getting a grip on what's bothering you.
Long-term ignoring of abuse.
Bullying and Complex PTSD
Addressing something I normally run from because it triggers me.
Abusers and psychopathy.
Overspending and trauma
Remind yourself you may already have the help you need.
Focus on one thing at a time.
Organizing projects
Leaving one toxic relationship for another.
Workbook about Complex PTSD
Article about BPD and CPTSD and other points
How some types of self-help can actually be self-defeatest
Circular conversations and nonsensical self-help
Mindfulness: don't take a beautiful moment for granted.
My thoughts on the documentary on long-term abuse.
Seeking out proper treatment