Fix CPTSD Podcast | Psychology and Philosophy in Narcissistic Times with Richard Grannon

PTSD can be a real drag. It's no way to live.

The faster you recover, the more of your life is back.

There's no time to waste, so let's jump right into it.

(00:00) Stating the Topic of the Video

(01:03) BPD and CPTSD Confused

(03:38) Be Aware of Your State and Try to Remain in a Good State as Long as Possible

(08:03) The More You Do It, the Better You Get at Doing It

(11:13) The Importance of Internal Boundaries

(15:07) How Do You Get Your Internal Boundaries Back?

(20:52) Wrapping Up

CPTSD does affect our body and our neurochemistry.

When we realize it's all connected it might be easier to accept how we feel.

That understanding may also lead to acceleration of our healing.

(00:14) Introduction to the Topic

(03:14) What is HPA Axis?

(04:45) Effects of Dysregulation

(07:04) Adrenaline Levels Relation to Personality Disorders

(08:09) Terms and Labels We Use

(10:00) What Traumatizes People?

(12:33) Being Trapped in Abusive/toxic Situation

(14:21) Not All Abused Become Abusers, Not All Abusers Been Abused

(18:19) Emotionally Injured People Become Emotionally Manipulative

(21:47) Can People Can Heal From HPA Axis Dysregulation?

(22:56) On Gabor Mate & Holistic Approach

(27:35) Abuse in Boarding Schools Rooted in Military, Lack of Compassion, Breaking People Down

Narcissistic abuse is often invisible, and that is a problem.

Reaching for help among relatives, they can make you feel crazy when they're not the ones experiencing it.

These effects of the narcissistic abuse are what most victims go through.

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(00:01) Getting Started

(01:00) Narcissistic Abuse Messes With the Core of Your Reality

(07:38) You Can't Talk to Others About the Abuse (Secondary Gaslighting)

(10:02) Everyday, Unsanctioned Evil

(12:26) About the Course

(13:43) Self-isolation

(14:19) Hypervigilance & Nervousness

(14:56) Dark Reality Tunnel

(16:10) Lord of the Rings Story Reference

Living with a borderline personality is a hell of a ride.

Can it affect you? And how?

(02:22) How Relationship With Narcissist Changes You

(03:53) How Borderline Operates (Shock Tactics)

(06:20) How Borderline Condition You to Live in Fear

(11:41) Do You Feel Like Walking on Eggshells?

(13:01) How to Deal With Sulking? (and Bad Behavior)

I was living with a narcissist comorbid with a borderline for few years and after time, successfully recovered.

Here is what I learned about covert abuse and abuser behavior.

(00:08) Victim Can Also Be a Narcissist

(02:01) Emotional Abusiveness is Not Owned by Either Sex

(05:52) Narcissists Controlling External Perceptions of Him

(08:11) Was It Autism?

(11:47) Covert Narcissism

(13:51) Accelerated Intimacy & Provoking Love

(17:50) Recovery After Relationship & Attachment Trauma

(24:55) Summary

This is a straightforward explanation of how to break free from overanalyzing past relationship.

I'm going to show you why does it happen and the techniques to stop it that are working.

In short: if you want your mind clear and free you'll love this episode.

(00:13) Positive Intent

(01:39) Blame It on the Brain

(04:53) Problems Created by the Brain Trying to Save Us

(08:17) Parts Theory

(11:42) See Through What Really Happened

(14:59) Summary

(16:27) Negotiating With Your Brain

Many people try EVERYTHING and still don't get better.

There is really just one way to heal.

That is feeling through your emotions and facing the pain.

It's not nice, it's not fun. But is being semi-alive better?

(00:10) Running vs. Lifting Weights

(01:36) "How Do We Re-write Our Core Values?"

(03:22) "Is It Important to Remember the Memories Behind the Emotions?"

(05:30) The One Place You Don't Want to Go

(09:06) How to Deal With Dissociation? 

(12:02) How to Start With Emotional Literacy?

Every word we use has a meaning and great impact on other's person mood.

When you know that, you will be able to make people feel good and at ease.

I will show you how to be a better conversationalist, so that everyone will LOVE being around you.

On narcissism as a new social value, morality in our society, how narcissism and power go together, psychology of Donald Trump and more.

(00:00) We Have No Reasons To Believe That Donald Trump Is The Right Man For The Job

(04:20) ...And Neither Was Hilary Clinton A Good Choice

(05:19) Why Did Donald Trump Get Into Power?

(10:14) We Like Trump Because Narcissism Has Become A New Social Value

(11:51) We Are Breaking Down Social Morality

(17:59) Donald Trump's Fragile Relationship With Reality

(22:15) How A Narcissist Maps A Potential Victim's Vulnerability

(26:47) Why Donald Trump Might Fall Out Of Love With The Idea Of Presidency

(30:03) One Of The Things That Might Happen If He Steps Down

(33:18) Talking About The Absolute Power

(38:39) NPDs Have A Very Poor Grasp Of Reality And Are Extremely Impressionable

(42:53) An Effect Narcissistic Chief Has On A Company

(46:14) We Are Approaching Peak Narcissism

||Q&A Section||

(51:23) "Do you believe Putin is a psychopath?"

(53:05) "Is Sam Vaknin a real doctor?"

(54:11) "Do you believe trump will really cause huge problems?"

(55:03) "What do you think will take for people to wake up?"

(55:44) Talking about Brexit

(57:20) "What is your analysis on Trump's children?"

(58:47) Responding to a comment about the system

(1:01:55) Why we need emotional intelligence and compassion training

(1:06:07) "What is Trump's main supply?"

(1:09:37) "What makes Trump Trump? Do you think he was entitled golden child?"

(1:13:31) Wrapping Up