The (Complex) PTSD Guy

The role low Self-esteem can play in regards to feeling lost in life, and how feeling happy can be a remedy.

Are you trying to prove yourself, or overcompensate, due to feelings of incompetence?

There's a key thing I recommend doing if you find yourself unable to move forward from your abuser and stop blaming them for your problems in life.

Addressing whatever it is you're procrastinating and how I recently did this and the result.

I provide the dates of the podcast episodes that I referenced recently.

A very interesting thing happened last night. I wanted to share.

I reflect back on how I approached being alcohol-free and what I'm doing to prevent going back to the companionship of alcohol.

Why our response to annoying people might be a trigger for us.

Envy and self-criticism.

I went to a camping store this weekend and noticed something that related to my points about camping as a way to relieve stress.

I talk about my recent experience with two different motivational people, and why I think they're missing something.

I mention a few Complex PTSD symptoms that can lead to boredom and my solution for this. I also point out how to handle distractions.

If you struggle with dissociation, it makes sense to me if you struggle with being highly impressionable.

A little bit of a rant, and a movie recommendation.

Don't internalize other people's behavior.

Why our physical brain can hold us back from handling problems rationally, and what to do about it.

Something to grieve about vs when you're sad.

Some points on why it's nothing to be afraid of to share your genuine interests with people.

A few more points about how our PTSD brain impacts us.

Feeling stuck in your own viewpoints, it's important to open up your perspective.

Somatization and stress

How someone who is in denial is actually displaying ignorance. Sometimes they try to rewrite your reality.

Are you called a "fence rider", or Switzerland? How our fear of confrontation, stemming from trauma, can rob us of sharing our true self. Facing your demons isn't as scary as you think.

I wanted to share my thoughts regarding a recent news article I saw regarding a town struggling with mental health.

Some points on comparing yourself to others, and dissociation related to doing things for image.

Getting a proper diagnosis and not avoiding your symptoms.

A movie I came across that might serve as a motivational reminder to engage with a hobby that is true to what brings you happiness.

Looking back at a past trigger and seeing it differently.

How I'm experimenting with a past trigger, now that I've been building my resilience and confidence. Happiness is the key.

How interpersonal difficulties and feelings of dissociation can lead to shallow relationships, and how shallowness leads to shutting out happiness.

Some details about engaging with hobbies and why being shallow is a fast route to unhappiness.

How Happiness naturally comes from Confidence, and Confidence comes from genuine hobbies that bring you happiness.

I wanted to share the channel where you can watch the show I mentioned in the last episode.

Adults bullying kids when they're claiming to care for them.

I recently realized my constant worrying has drastically reduced, and I think I unexpectedly am defeating it.

I give three examples of why it's important to know your triggers.

How I used to combat substance abuse all wrong, because it was coming from a place of Low Self-esteem... and how I think confidence building is the real solution.

Sharing two scenarios that happened today involving confronting a fear and the importance of not second-guessing yourself.

Remind yourself that your demons might not be as scary to face as you think they are.

I want to share how simply stopping drinking wasn't the full answer for me, I needed solutions to help me to stop desiring alcohol as a coping tool.

I have a real time situation happening and I want to share how I normally would respond (from a place of Low Self-esteem) vs how I now will respond (from a more confident headspace).

Dissociation and feeling disconnected from yourself because you've been trying to fit in. Confidence is the solution, in my opinion.

Why I think people with Complex PTSD are more predisposed to feeling wronged, which can lead to angry outbursts, and then it turns out we were incorrect to begin with.

I had to redo this episode due to technical problems.

How randomness can be a big part of feelings of dissociation.

Update on my technical stuff and topic for my next episode... dissociation and low Self-esteem.

Technical update

A recent situation that reminded me of the importance of having patience when we're triggered.

A recent series of events helped me to see how comforting my routine of reading, to cure boredom, really is.

An interesting observation about confidence, rudeness, rage and hobbies showing who we really are.