The (Complex) PTSD Guy
By Benjamin Allen
The (Complex) PTSD GuyJul 05, 2024
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The harm of adult silence.
When kids don't see adults advocating for them.
Jul 11, 202409:27
Things that trigger you.
When things trigger you.
Jul 11, 202409:26
Belittling, from a parent to their child.
When a parent belittles their child.
Jul 11, 202411:44
An example of toxic parenting.
Toxic parenting in relation to condescending people.
Jul 11, 202417:05
Arguing with logical thinkers.
Arguing with logical thinkers and Complex PTSD
Jul 10, 202415:04
Overcoming learning difficulties in school.
Overcoming learning difficulties in school.
Jul 09, 202418:47
Coincidences
More coincidences
Jul 09, 202412:25
How my "Cure for Boredom" is working for multiple symptoms of Complex PTSD
My "Cure for Boredom" is working for multiple symptoms of Complex PTSD.
Jul 09, 202414:26
Being the middle man, and losing friends.
How trying to be a peacemaker and middle man, is really a quick route to losing friends and being a nobody man.
Jul 08, 202409:47
The totem pole of proving yourself.
How proving yourself in life is like climbing a totem pole, but is the top of the totem pole where you really want to be?
Jul 07, 202415:58
Are we more likely to lose friends?
Do we have a higher likelihood of losing friends?
Jul 07, 202419:35
Friends who take over your life.
Overbearing people and Complex PTSD.
Jul 07, 202412:33
Neglect in regards to celebrating the holidays.
Abusers and holiday celebrations being neglected.
Jul 05, 202408:07
Never say Never
The problem with saying Never, it doesn't solve anything.
Jul 05, 202410:50
The draw of a cult in regards to a stressful mind
How the concept of being focused can be a draw for people with a stressful mind. This relates to cults.
Jul 05, 202409:53
Saying You're Sorry
The importance of saying you're sorry when you get mad about misunderstandings.
Jul 04, 202408:20
Misunderstandings and Interpersonal Difficulties
How listening and asking questions can be a remedy for preventing misunderstandings and Interpersonal Difficulties.
Jul 03, 202411:53
Listening to signs.
A few signs I've been seeing lately and finishing some things I've been putting off. I'm a big believer in timing.
Jul 03, 202410:40
Dwelling on your past, and Complex PTSD.
Dwelling vs Having Fun in life.
Jul 03, 202410:56
Dependent, and why it's the last place you want to be.
Why being dependent is probably very typical for people with Complex PTSD, and how to be aware of where it's coming from.
Jul 02, 202414:18
Lacking boundaries causing schizoid feelings.
When lacking boundaries leads to schizoid feelings.
Jul 01, 202414:41
Relationships and the Middle Ground
The Middle Ground in regards to relationships.
Jul 01, 202409:21
Trauma on the brain, article.
Article about brain trauma.
Jul 01, 202414:16
Anger Talk, and verbal abuse.
Being specific about the type of verbal abuse you experienced. Mine was "Anger Talk".
Jul 01, 202409:34
Getting proper nutrition for your mind, and sleep.
Stress and nutrition.
Jun 29, 202404:20
Meditation; a new article.
An article about meditation that I actually am not fond of because it's making it way too complicated.
Jun 28, 202411:02
Prevent feeling trapped, and just say No.
The importance of preventing situations where we feel trapped.
Jun 27, 202404:46
When your mind shuts down.
Why our mind shuts down in certain situations.
Jun 27, 202407:08
The importance of making rational decisions
I use a quick example of why it's important to make rational decisions.
Jun 27, 202410:32
Thinking less emotionally and, instead, more rationally.
A specific subject matter that helped me think less emotionally and, instead, think more rationally. This is very important for people with Complex PTSD.
Jun 27, 202417:53
What to say to an arrogant person
Letting an arrogant person know that they too can be condescended to.
Jun 26, 202411:14
Neediness and confidence
When you're being needy, and something that might help.
Jun 26, 202416:47
When people who correct you are actually wrong in their correction.
When condescending people are wrong.
Jun 25, 202413:01
Organizing for lowering stress
Some organization tips for staying focused and lowering stress
Jun 25, 202409:43
The myth of "Drinking Responsibly"
Something that I think is not true, that anyone can "drink responsibly".
Jun 24, 202412:32
Acknowledging your accomplishments
I had a few accomplishments today and I wanted to stress the importance of celebrating your accomplishments.
Jun 24, 202407:28
AA, Comedy and what I think they're missing.
Something, I think, certain support groups, and coping strategies, are missing.
Jun 24, 202417:20
Complex PTSD and comedy
An interview I came across that brought up Complex PTSD
Jun 24, 202417:14
Outbursts, and judging yourself.
How to see outbursts in a more nonjudgmental way.
Jun 23, 202406:36
Who would you be on a reality show?: Part 2
Some other points about how to look at your own life in a refreshing way.
Jun 22, 202415:50
Who would you be on a reality show?
Seeing your world differently and not taking everything so seriously.
Jun 22, 202411:45
Betrayal and Complex PTSD
Some points about Betrayal in relation to Complex PTSD
Jun 21, 202411:24
Coincidences that are very specific.
A few recent coincidences that I find really specific.
Jun 21, 202415:42
Book about sobriety and family dynamics.
Book about sobriety and family dynamics.
Jun 20, 202414:26
Losing the desire to make sense of things that don't make sense.
Resilience building in regards to things that don't make sense. How I've lost the desire to figure things out that don't make sense, and that's a really good thing.
Jun 20, 202420:31
The Middle Ground in relationships
Finding the Middle Ground in relationships.
Jun 20, 202408:08
Breaking the tendency to date the wrong people for the wrong reasons.
Breaking the tendency to date the wrong people for the wrong reasons.
Jun 18, 202411:11
Do condescending people tend to be Enablers?
Does enabling, spoiling others, and being in denial tend to go hand-in-hand with being condescending?
Jun 17, 202413:12
Calming down
A few notes about activities that help calm down your environment
Jun 17, 202419:54
Current events
Current events
Jun 13, 202409:36