The (Complex) PTSD Guy

The harm of adult silence.

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When kids don't see adults advocating for them.

Things that trigger you.

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When things trigger you.

Belittling, from a parent to their child.

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When a parent belittles their child.

An example of toxic parenting.

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Toxic parenting in relation to condescending people.

Arguing with logical thinkers.

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Arguing with logical thinkers and Complex PTSD

Overcoming learning difficulties in school.

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Overcoming learning difficulties in school.

Coincidences

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More coincidences

How my "Cure for Boredom" is working for multiple symptoms of Complex PTSD

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My "Cure for Boredom" is working for multiple symptoms of Complex PTSD.

Being the middle man, and losing friends.

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How trying to be a peacemaker and middle man, is really a quick route to losing friends and being a nobody man.

The totem pole of proving yourself.

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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?

Are we more likely to lose friends?

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do we have a higher likelihood of losing friends?

Friends who take over your life.

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Overbearing people and Complex PTSD.

Neglect in regards to celebrating the holidays.

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Abusers and holiday celebrations being neglected.

Never say Never

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The problem with saying Never, it doesn't solve anything.

The draw of a cult in regards to a stressful mind

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How the concept of being focused can be a draw for people with a stressful mind. This relates to cults.

Saying You're Sorry

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The importance of saying you're sorry when you get mad about misunderstandings.

Misunderstandings and Interpersonal Difficulties

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How listening and asking questions can be a remedy for preventing misunderstandings and Interpersonal Difficulties.

Listening to signs.

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A few signs I've been seeing lately and finishing some things I've been putting off. I'm a big believer in timing.

Dwelling on your past, and Complex PTSD.

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dwelling vs Having Fun in life.

Dependent, and why it's the last place you want to be.

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why being dependent is probably very typical for people with Complex PTSD, and how to be aware of where it's coming from.

Lacking boundaries causing schizoid feelings.

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When lacking boundaries leads to schizoid feelings.

Relationships and the Middle Ground

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Middle Ground in regards to relationships.

Trauma on the brain, article.

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Article about brain trauma.

Anger Talk, and verbal abuse.

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Being specific about the type of verbal abuse you experienced. Mine was "Anger Talk".

Getting proper nutrition for your mind, and sleep.

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stress and nutrition.

Meditation; a new article.

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An article about meditation that I actually am not fond of because it's making it way too complicated.

Prevent feeling trapped, and just say No.

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The importance of preventing situations where we feel trapped.

When your mind shuts down.

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why our mind shuts down in certain situations.

The importance of making rational decisions

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I use a quick example of why it's important to make rational decisions.

Thinking less emotionally and, instead, more rationally.

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A specific subject matter that helped me think less emotionally and, instead, think more rationally. This is very important for people with Complex PT...

What to say to an arrogant person

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Letting an arrogant person know that they too can be condescended to.

Neediness and confidence

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you're being needy, and something that might help.

When people who correct you are actually wrong in their correction.

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When condescending people are wrong.

Organizing for lowering stress

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some organization tips for staying focused and lowering stress

The myth of "Drinking Responsibly"

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Something that I think is not true, that anyone can "drink responsibly".

Acknowledging your accomplishments

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I had a few accomplishments today and I wanted to stress the importance of celebrating your accomplishments.

AA, Comedy and what I think they're missing.

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Something, I think, certain support groups, and coping strategies, are missing.

Complex PTSD and comedy

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An interview I came across that brought up Complex PTSD

Outbursts, and judging yourself.

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How to see outbursts in a more nonjudgmental way.

Who would you be on a reality show?: Part 2

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some other points about how to look at your own life in a refreshing way.

Who would you be on a reality show?

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Seeing your world differently and not taking everything so seriously.

Betrayal and Complex PTSD

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some points about Betrayal in relation to Complex PTSD

Coincidences that are very specific.

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A few recent coincidences that I find really specific.

Book about sobriety and family dynamics.

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Book about sobriety and family dynamics.

Losing the desire to make sense of things that don't make sense.

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 real...

The Middle Ground in relationships

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finding the Middle Ground in relationships.

Breaking the tendency to date the wrong people for the wrong reasons.

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking the tendency to date the wrong people for the wrong reasons.

Do condescending people tend to be Enablers?

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does enabling, spoiling others, and being in denial tend to go hand-in-hand with being condescending?

Calming down

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A few notes about activities that help calm down your environment

Current events

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Current events

My podcast, a few notes.

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just a few points about this podcast.

Coping mechanisms and the PTSD brain

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trauma and coping mechanisms

Thoughts of self-harm related to entitlement

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When feelings of entitlement (stemming from being spoiled) lead to thoughts of self-harm. And knowing where your depression is coming from.

How narcissists waste their own time

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How narcissists waste their own time, due to their narcissist defect.

Thinking more rationally, book recommendations

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Four book recommendations from books I've personally read, that I think help people think more rationally.

People who Antagonize you, Part Two

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A follow-up to my recent episode about antagonizing people.

The PTSD brain and narrow-minded thinking

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I give 5 scenarios where our PTSD brain might cause narrow-minded thinking and why that Middle Ground is so important.

Cults: Or Compounds for Complex PTSD

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How I think cults can easily be like compounds for creating Complex PTSD

Unexpected events, and the Middle Ground

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Unexpected events in relation to thinking more rationally

The Middle Ground and Complex PTSD

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Engaging with the Middle Ground. It's one of the hardest things for us to do with Complex PTSD.

Having similar qualities as your abuser

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having similar qualities as your abuser doesn't mean you are also abusive

Personal Revelations and Complex PTSD

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A personal revelation I came into this week and why situations that don't make sense are like a crime I must solve.

How coping mechanisms play into relationships

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How me being spoiled plays a role in my relationships as an adult

Mental awareness in childhood, and how trauma impacts you

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How our mental maturity in childhood might impact our trauma level.

Trauma and homelessness

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How trauma can make us more prone to certain things

Being negative and relationships

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How growing up in trauma can make us prone to being negative.

Insecure attachment style, and positive feedback

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The important role we play in accepting positive feedback

Dating a con artist

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are we prone to dating people who "pull a fast one" on us?

Antagonizing people, what to do

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How to handle antagonizing people

Dissociation and media influences

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you getting your identity from media influences? I used to be influenced in this way, and I provide a possible remedy.

A quick rant about deconstructing and stress

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I read a book about deconstructing concepts and I wanted to share a little rant about it.

Healthy boundaries

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aggressive vs Assertive and healthy boundaries

When things are intentionally hidden from you.

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having a trigger related to when information is intentionally being hidden from you.

Abuse, spoiling in youth and relationships

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How being abused and spoiled in your youth can impact your view of being in a relationship.

Find a Fan Club and have fun.

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Find a Fan Club and enjoy the hell out of it.

Complex PTSD, abuse and being spoiled, and finding your Fan Club.

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Complex abuse is just that, it's Complex. Were you abused while simultaneously being spoiled, like I was? Also, find your Fan Club, it's liberating!

Being spoiled and going through trauma.

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you spoiled too?

Take a vacation, do something fun for yourself.

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Importance of taking a vacation, or simply doing something fun for yourself.

Hopeless outlook, and what to do for it.

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A book I recommend for when you feel hopeless. The Novel Cure, by Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin.

When you finally figure out something you've always wondered about.

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I finally figured something out that I had wondered about for years. It is somewhat off topic.

Keeping tabs on a crazymaker

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How keeping a journal on the crazymaker in your life might help with stress.

Depersonalization remedy

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A possible remedy for feelings of depersonalization.

Satire and obliviousness

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The power of satire if you grow up in an ignorant environment.

When worlds collide.

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The concept of "Worlds colliding" and how to cope with this. Also some tips related to my hobby of coin collecting.

When symptoms blur your ability to get a diagnosis

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When depression sucks up all the attention and blurs what's really going on.

Catching you out

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When someone catches you out

How isolating might be perpetuating being single.

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How isolating can be the invisible culprit that is keeping you single.

Typical scenarios that lead to feelings of incompetence.

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I describe a few typical scenarios that lead to feelings of incompetence, and some possible solutions for them.

Not thinking the worst.

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you tend to think the worst and be impulsive?

Article about why relationships don't last.

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An article about why relationships fail and how it might be related to your trauma.

Attracting overbearing people, and trauma.

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why people from trauma attract overbearing people.

Is what you're struggling with most related to what could make you happy?

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Value, in the form of a hobby, is helping me appreciate money. This might be a telltale sign of what's going on with my overspending.

When someone's behavior frequently doesn't make sense.

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What I decided to do in response to someone's behavior not making sense.

A big clue as to why my "Cure for Boredom" is working.

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I just read something that might be a big clue as to why my "Cure for Boredom" is working so well.

Monotone voice and severe depression.

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does having a monotone voice relate to severe depression?

Possible solutions for despair

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A few key points about despair that we might not think about when we are feeling despair.

Celebrating your accomplishments

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating your accomplishments and how neglect can deprive you of this.

Stress, and feeling drained of energy.

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How stress on the brain plays a key role when we're distracted and feel drained of energy.

How my thoughts on euthanasia have changed since December.

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I came across a story regarding a topic I had researched back in December.

How self-criticism can be worse than you think.

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Self-criticism can be your worst enemy, and even more so than you might realize.