The (Complex) PTSD Guy

Final episode Part 2, poems about denial narcissism and anger

29 Apr 2023

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My three favorite poems. You might relate to them. I'll be deactivating my podcast on June 15th.

Final episode, Part 1 of 2. Views on alcohol.

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Various things talked about.

Part 10: Intimidate relationships and how symptoms can impair them.

26 Apr 2023

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How our symptoms of Complex PTSD can impair our relationships and solutions for this.

Point related to most recent episode.

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a quick note.

Jobs that might be a good fit, and not. Parts 8 and 9.

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

That last episode was part 8. This is episode 9 of my "greatest hits".

Better sleep. Anxiety and alcohol abuse.

26 Apr 2023

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Remedies for better sleep. If you struggle with anxiety or alcohol abuse, or both, you probably are out of your Circadian Rhythm.

Part 7, relationships and 4 Rules to a better life

24 Apr 2023

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More about relationships and my 4 Rules to Life

Part 6 of final episodes... relationships and self-destructive behavior.

24 Apr 2023

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Review of two of my top episodes.

Dates for my most popular episodes, to help you find them.

23 Apr 2023

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I wanted to list the dates for my top rated episodes. This will help you find them faster.

Part 4: Final episodes, trauma and focus learning and memory

23 Apr 2023

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Oops, I goofed and did part 5 before part 4. Lol.

Final episodes Part 5, crazy makers and depression.

23 Apr 2023

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Some more of my top episodes before I end my podcast.

Part 3: How emotional thinking impairs us.

23 Apr 2023

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Part 3 of my goodbye. I combined 5 episode topics and showed how they connect.

Why I'm ending my podcast: Part 2

22 Apr 2023

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More info regarding my decision to end my podcast. Popular episodes from the past.

This podcast and its future: Part 1

22 Apr 2023

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Why I'm ending my podcast by the end of next month.

Taking a week off.

15 Apr 2023

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Taking time for myself.

Ways to calm down

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just wanted to share a few ways to calm down

Mental health issues are not to be taken lightly!

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm blown away by something that I just heard and want to clarify.

Controlling your impulsive behavior.

14 Apr 2023

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Controlling your impulsive behavior.

Shows about relationships and communication you might relate to.

13 Apr 2023

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A few shows related to relationships and communication that you might relate to. Many struggle with communication.

Things you might struggle with, I do too.

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some key things that can deeply impact your quality of life on a practical level. These are three key things I've struggled with, for years, in my adu...

Narcissists who are raised by narcissists.

13 Apr 2023

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How children of narcissists can become narcissists too.

Relationships and negative vs positive attention.

12 Apr 2023

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Some points about what negative attention can do in a relationship. And positive attention, ways to get it.

Remind yourself of your accomplishments

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a reminder to be proud of your accomplishments.

Who helped you get out of the trauma?

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Curious as to who helped you get out of the trauma in your life?

Slow down your day

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Take time to slow down

Perfect example of why you don't want to surround yourself with your abuser.

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just wanted to share a great example of why you don't want to surround yourself with your abuser, when you are an adult.

Quiz, passive vs assertive vs aggressive behavior.

06 Apr 2023

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Quiz about situations involving different communication styles. And why assertiveness tends to not be something we're good at, or compromise.

Aggressive vs assertive, boundaries and interpersonal skills

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a few points about communication

Jobs that might not be great for people with Complex PTSD

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a few job experiences that I wanted to share that might work for you too or might not work for you too. I really think it relates to how trauma a...

Great experience, wanted to share.

03 Apr 2023

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Just sharing an awesome experience.

Importance of celebrating accomplishments.

02 Apr 2023

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Wanted to share something I don't normally think to talk about, the importance of being celebrating for accomplishments growing up. And if you weren't...

Crazy makers and people who test you.

01 Apr 2023

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Wanted to share two types of toxic relationships that you might find relatable.

Watch out for sensationalism that might bring you down and be practical.

30 Mar 2023

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Just a quick note on a few things I've noticed lately in regards to some people in my life who have been stressed out.

Doing things that make you feel better about life.

30 Mar 2023

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Some things that might make you feel better about life.

Recent changes that I'm now implementing.

28 Mar 2023

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Just a quick update on the importance of not giving up when you need to make some changes in your life. Take it slow

Picking up more hours and being rational about my finances.

28 Mar 2023

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Just wanted to share how I'm being more rational about my finances, and not thinking like I normally do that the world is out to get me. I picked up m...

Complex PTSD article about causes, treatment and symptoms.

27 Mar 2023

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I posted a good article about the causes, treatment and symptoms of Complex PTSD. It's on my Twitter page... The Complex PTSD Guy

Studying our negative traits, so we can find solutions to them.

24 Mar 2023

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Sharing some of my own negative traits, so I can find solutions to them.

Mindfulness and nature, take in the experience.

24 Mar 2023

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Sharing different kinds of mindfulness and the importance of pausing and taking in the experience.

Article about trauma effecting your finances.

22 Mar 2023

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I reposted a great article about trauma impacting your finances. Also discuss irrational behavior. The article is on my Twitter... The Complex PTSD Gu...

Using humor to understand grief.

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just wanted to recommend a show that does a great job of communicating grief along with humor. True Blood

Behavior and impulsivity, getting to know someone.

21 Mar 2023

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Just wanted to share an example of how putting up walls in relationships can come across as rude. And a cool show I recently came across that serves a...

Symptoms of impulsive and irrational thinking and behavior.

20 Mar 2023

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Just some points about irrational symptoms of impulsive thinking and behavior.

Perfect example of how focus can be benefitted by a better routine.

18 Mar 2023

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Just experienced a perfect example of how a healthier lifestyle can benefit my focus.

Some positive things that help with focus.

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a few positive things that help with focus.

The world isn't out to get you... seeing the solutions

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a reminder about times when you feel the world is out to get you, and solutions for it.

Four rules to four problems and how they stem from impulsive behavior.

16 Mar 2023

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Quick point about my four rules to live by if you struggle with impulsive behavior and some nutrition advice.

My new calendar for health

16 Mar 2023

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Want to share how I organized my calendar for health.

New workout schedule and meal plan for coming spring.

16 Mar 2023

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Some changes I'm making to my workout schedule and meal plan in accordance for seasonal changes and being able to go outside and workout. Important to...

How to get out of a rut.

15 Mar 2023

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Recent depression and getting out of a rut.

My pen pal died.

15 Mar 2023

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Just a quick mention about something going on in my life.

Changing your view, relationships and shutting down.

14 Mar 2023

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Importance of changing your view, relationships and shutting down. Interpersonal communication.

Getting things off your chest that you're uncomfortable talking about.

13 Mar 2023

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Wanted to share my conversation with Chip. And why it's important to talk about things that maybe you don't want to.

Getting out of my own view

13 Mar 2023

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Importance of stepping out of your typical view.

Cops and trauma, book recommendation

11 Mar 2023

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I was recommended to a book today and wanted to share it. It may be relatable for some of you in more than one way.

DNA and attention, The Iliad and PTSD

10 Mar 2023

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Just received an email from the genetics group I had my DNA tested with. Want to share a few things.

Sensation Seeking and binge drinking article

10 Mar 2023

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Interesting article about binge drinking being a behavior and how you need to replace a former addictive trait with a new healthy one.

BTK daughter interview, Listener's question

09 Mar 2023

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Just answering a listeners question about a woman who was interviewed about her dad and the trauma she experienced after finding out he was a serial k...

To report abuse or to not report, and the results.

07 Mar 2023

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The difference in your situation if abuse is reported and if it's not reported. This is key to Complex PTSD.

Cooking for health, bone broth stew tonight

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight I'm cooking bone broth stew. If you haven't ever had it it's really good and really healthy. Important to have a good diet when coping with st...

Take time to relax

07 Mar 2023

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Take a moment to enjoy the day and I'm sharing how I'm doing that right now

Coping and Blurred Lines

06 Mar 2023

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Just a few tips and some points from the play I wrote about trauma... Blurred Lines. Living with a blindfold on.

Triggers and behavior, follow up to last episode

06 Mar 2023

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Just a follow up to the last podcast, triggers and behavior.

Interview you might relate to.

05 Mar 2023

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Just wanted to share an interview you might relate to.

Camping: Benefits of camping for Complex PTSD

02 Mar 2023

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Some benefits that camping has for Complex PTSD.

Bad habits, and trauma

02 Mar 2023

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What are your bad habits and how do they relate to your trauma

Relationships and why they tend not to work and a solution for it.

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some pointers on why relationships tend not to work, when you have Complex PTSD, and a solution for it.

Some photos from my world.

26 Feb 2023

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Just thought you might enjoy some info about my life that I don't normally share. Photos included on my Twitter, just look for The Complex PTSD Guy.

Example of how focus skills effect us as kids into adulthood.

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I was following a true crime sleuth earlier and he reminded me of the show "Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?" It's a perfect example of what I w...

Follow up to last podcast, why the teacher is the solution.

24 Feb 2023

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Why I think the teacher is the solution for a kid who comes from trauma. Related to last podcast about Adverse Childhood Experiences.

Adverse Childhood Experiences and solutions for kids

24 Feb 2023

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Found a really great article about Adverse Childhood Experiences and solutions for kids growing up in trauma. I give my own opinion on this and soluti...

Response to last podcast and email regarding events

24 Feb 2023

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Just a few interesting things that have occurred over the years. This episode is a bit different but just wanted to share some personal info.

Finding rational resources for times we are irrational.

22 Feb 2023

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I sought out a rational resource for my irrational episode I've been having the past two days. I'll let you know when I hear back from him. I'm curiou...

Cooking for stress

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Need something to calm me down. Some strange stuff has happened recently and cooking always helps.

Freaking out

21 Feb 2023

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Just wanted to get on the record some odd stuff that is going on. May relate to a future podcast. And no, I'm not losing my mind.

Talking about things vs not talking about things.

20 Feb 2023

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The choice to discuss your own trauma is a big deal. I share why I think a lot of people don't do it.

Not giving up.

20 Feb 2023

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Important to remember what are triggers are, and not give in to them by giving up when things don't work out.

Find something uplifting but be particular about it.

18 Feb 2023

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Importance of finding something uplifting to engage with. Personally I recommend listening to a choir, going to a theater production or seeing a stand...

Spouses with PTSD, continued

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a quick follow up to the last podcast.

Spouses with PTSD

16 Feb 2023

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This podcast is based off a comment I received.

Something that might make you smile, video.

16 Feb 2023

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The actors from one of my favorite shows (Absolutely Fabulous), are doing one of my favorite things (cooking) and I thought you might like it. If you'...

Movie about domestic abuse, you might relate to.

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I just went to a new movie and you might relate to it if you've ever been in a domestic abuse situation. It's called Missing.

Fasting and focusing, and correction to last podcast.

14 Feb 2023

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Just a few tips on how fasting relates to better focus. And small correction to last podcast.

Zodiac sign and money tip.

14 Feb 2023

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I wanted to share some zodiac sign information related to my birthday tomorrow and I also finally figured out a solution to a key issue I've struggled...

Correction to last podcast, Monday nights.

13 Feb 2023

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Just a quick correction to last podcast. That show I recommended is actually on Monday nights.

Fasting this week and show you might relate to.

12 Feb 2023

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Just sharing some changes I'm making in order to stick with my goals.

Getting out of your own headspace.

12 Feb 2023

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The importance of getting out of your home environment and changing the view if you are struggling with major stress or sadness. Cardio exercise is ma...

My dream came true

11 Feb 2023

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Remember the podcast I did about Dreams, I did it February 6. Well, it came true.

Positive World Outlook

10 Feb 2023

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Tips from my own experience on how to come to a positive world outlook. A lot of it has to do with thinking things through and being rational.

Negative World Outlook vs Positive.

10 Feb 2023

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This is a two part episode. I focus in on three key areas of having a negative world outlook and how this can stem from growing up in trauma. Tonight ...

Rosemary recipes: Your diet and mental health

09 Feb 2023

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I've put some recipes up on my Twitter page. The Complex PTSD Guy. They all incorporate Rosemary because it's one of the few herbs that helps with mem...

Foods and aromas for focus and memory.

08 Feb 2023

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Bone broth stew recipe and other foods to help with focus and memory. And a few aromas too and one particular plant that helps with memory and focus.

Staying on track and getting away from feeling discouraged.

08 Feb 2023

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Tips on staying in track with your goals if you're feeling discouraged.

Dreams

06 Feb 2023

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Just had five mini nightmares. Wanted to share about what occurred. Sometimes these things come true, they normally don't but I like to keep a record ...

Friendships and Complex PTSD

06 Feb 2023

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Some thoughts on friendships and Complex PTSD.

Interpersonal communication.

03 Feb 2023

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Some recent developments related to interpersonal communication and trying new things.

Good results from the money class, continued.

03 Feb 2023

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A few more good results from the money class.

Results from journaling my behavior.

03 Feb 2023

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Just a few results from journaling my behavior.

Don't get discouraged. Just hang in there.

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Something just happened that used to be a big trigger for me in regards to saving money and wanting to give up. I wanted to share while it was fresh a...

Increasing your classroom abilities.

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Was recently inspired to do a podcast on how to approach classroom skills in a more functional way, especially if you struggle with focus due to Compl...