A symptom of Complex PTSD; Affect dysregulation and particularly emotional numbness and substance misuse.

Some recent unexpected ways I've been disciplining myself. And it's a good thing to do this if it's done in a healthy way.

The importance of taking the time to work through things.

I describe a new way of referring to Complex PTSD and a TV character to give an example of how our triggers interfere with our lives.

Stress, and the many phenomena it can create.

I'm not really sure why these things happen or what it means, but I like to share these events when they happen.

Why I think that our specific Complex PTSD symptoms can cause us to lose interest in the things we love, more often than most people.

Some new phrases I've learned about mental exhaustion and some ideas on looking at your life differently.

Three particular trigger scenarios clarified.

The rest of my short story and some commonalities between my favorite movies