The (Complex) PTSD Guy

I share how that book I've talked so much about relates perfectly to the rude person I described recently.

How one of my triggers impacted me growing up and why it's affecting me less recently.

I was just told about a perfect example of where someone's low Self-esteem is being manipulated.

How to perceive someone gaslighting, confidence vs low Self-esteem examples.

I give an example of one activity I'm using to build my confidence.

I share how confidence is the key ingredient to building Resilience to certain triggers rooted in low Self-esteem. I used the book, "The Novel Cure: An A-Z of Literary Remedies" by Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin.

How I used a nuisance as a way of appreciating the value of something. And how my confidence has grown after learning I was struggling with low Self-esteem.

With PTSD our brains can actually not activate a region that informs us we have control over a stressor. This is where helplessness comes in.

I want to share a little bit from a mental health class I took today.

I want to share some key points about confidence building and how my approach is working so far.

A few comments about insecurity and ignorance. Two different subjects.

Fighting your fears means you're on the right path, and little signs might be shown to you.

Finding a project to work on, that takes time, can help us appreciate things more and help with impulse control.

The importance of delaying gratification in relation to impulsive behavior, and how projects can help with this.

How I learned to restrain my desire to think impulsively by following true crime for a year.

How impulsivity is one of the biggest hurdles with Complex PTSD.

The importance of getting back to your routine, if you get off track.

Why our relationships may dissolve

When your acceptance of disrespect is rooted in denial stemming from your family judging your passions in your youth.

The importance of not correcting someone who constantly corrects you. Hint, it's a waste of your time.

Are you second-guessing yourself? Don't.

Why some people accept rude behavior from their spouse, and what to do about it.

Some more info regarding possible hobbies for self-esteem.

Technical stuff related to podcast

I describe a "mind game", or someone pulling your leg and how this is similar to people excluding you in relation to abuse.

I list over a dozen hobbies passions and activities that might bring up some ideas for you if you are feeling a lack of zest for life, or if you struggle with low Self-esteem.

Abuse, and how it's simply a big waste of time.

Coming from abuse and the Envy it can create from us for others. I give a couple of possible remedies for low Self-esteem in relation to Envy.

Denial, and how fear of confrontation can be another way of describing it.

I share a few of the differences between physical and emotional abuse.

I discuss physical abuse in childhood and I found another term for Denial, which is Fear of Confrontation.

I explain how I think stress causes us to reject great opportunities and self-sabotage. It all goes back to the trauma and stress.

Can being oblivious and making assumptions be related to being ignorant? Is this stemming from your ignorant abuser keeping you isolated growing up?

A key point about abusers, they tend to have bad manners.

Munchausen and misery. I also share some great news related to my personal life.

A really important point if you are trying to change your behavior.

The importance of not beating ourselves up when we engage in behavior stemming from our trauma and our symptoms.

I wanted to share a few personal things that are happening tomorrow, and how judging can be your worst enemy and can set you up to be triggered.

I learned that happiness is the opposite of querulousness. I think this is important to point out.

I read and watched a few of the recommendations from that book I told you about. I give my take on what I think.

The concept of griping and whining in relation to trauma. Did your abuser gripe a lot?

Things take time, but if you make positive changes and you stick to them you will see things come to fruition. I give examples.

How isolating and hopelessness can lead to recklessness, and how to avoid this.

How quickly we can judge ourselves and how this stems from low Self-esteem.

How being judgmental is a telltale sign of low Self-esteem

The significant role that low Self-esteem can play in sufferers of Complex PTSD.

Final 5 symptoms of CPTSD and possible remedies through novels that you might find helpful.

Three more symptoms of CPTSD that I'm covering in relation to literary remedies.

Sharing the amazing solutions I've found that I think will really help with my own problems. Book: "The Novel Cure" by Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin.

Some possible remedies for 3 symptoms of CPTSD.