Gaining a diagnosis, be it CPTSD, ADHD, Autism, or other mental health conditions, isn't a straightforward process. Unraveling the complexities of our experiences often involves untangling overlapping symptoms, like those found in CPTSD, ADHD, and Autism. You might recognize Autism-related traits within yourself, yet uncertainty prevails due to limited therapeutic exploration. The overlap between Autism and CPTSD adds to the challenge. Similarly, many ADHD symptoms stem from enduring repetitive ...
Apr 15, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Trauma is difficult for all who experience it and the complicated journey along the way to healing can be just as scary and not everyone gets there! In this episode I interview Motivational Speaker Dolphin Kasper - where we discuss Trauma, CPTSD and its affect on people, their relationships and just how difficult the steps of healing can be. Please join me and listen to this interview on the Podcast "TRAUMATIZED" Want to contact me? Twitter Mastodon Threads traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com...
Apr 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 2
"Trauma touches many lives, often without recognition. Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) can emerge at any life stage, commonly during childhood or adolescence. Observing those around us reveals two types: some openly display trauma symptoms, while others conceal fear, pretending normalcy. Today's society struggles to hide suffering, evident in social dynamics, personality traits, anger, and even subtle physical cues discernible to the perceptive. Regrettably, encountering someone f...
Apr 01, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 1
With the new podcast coming out next week, it is a good time to re-release my most popular podcasts! What is Toxic Family Dynamics? Toxic Family Dynamics come in various forms and can damage a child’s development in visible and invisible ways. Some of the toxic family dynamics that sensitive/ intense children can get locked into include: Having depressed or emotionally blank parents, having controlling parents, enmeshment, having to step up as ‘little adults’, having to face parents’ envy, and b...
Mar 25, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 66
I figure since there’s a new podcast, I may as well re-release my most successful episodes for those who truly need them! I have been suffering from CPTSD for much of my Adult Life but I’ve only been aware that I have CPTSD for almost 2 Years! Listen as I explain how this disability affects my daily life in relationships and personally.
Mar 25, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Introducing a new Podcast... from the one who brought you "Living With ADHD and CPTSD" , this podcast will dive deep into the areas where discussions about Trauma and CPTSD have never gone before! I will have very honest and real conversations about the harsh reality about CPTSD and Trauma and everything that happens in this world that leads to you, me and millions of undiagnosed people that have experienced repetitive Traumatic events. Also I'll tell the stories from those out there willing to ...
Mar 23, 2023•2 min
I feel very fortunate and blessed to have on my podcast a very special guest!, Author and Narcissist specialist Lisa A. Romano We discuss Narcissism, how it begins and why the numbers are increasing of those who are Narcissists. We also discuss CPTSD and Trauma but mostly in relation to Narcissism. Please stay and listen to this long but extremely educational and beneficial podcast about Narcissism with the lovely Lisa A. Romano! --- About Lisa A. Romano - Lisa A. Romano is a Life Coach and Best...
Feb 25, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 154
BRAIN FOG - you know, that feeling that you have cobwebs in your brain; where it is hard to think clearly. You feel like you are walking around in a fog and it takes you a while to process what is going on around you. You might find it difficult to concentrate, but not because you are distracted - it is more because your thoughts simply won’t come together. You might feel like you are moving inside a dream. When you are forced to concentrate, you find it exhausting. Some people describe it simpl...
Feb 24, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 153
I have been in 3 relationships since I was 26 and all 3 had the same theme, I was emotionally abused and manipulated to the point I truly believed that this was the best I could do and I would never find anyone else, so I couldn't leave and take care of myself. My last relationship, she was very abusive and manipulative emotionally and could possibly be BPD (Borderline personality Disorder) with Narcissist tendencies. After being on the outside for almost 2 months now I have learned to see the t...
Feb 18, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 152
Hi everyone, still working on things in life. will have a new ADHD episode next week, meanwhile please enjoy an encore presentation of this episode! We all need to do our best to be our best with ADHD. If we want to have a chance to live our lives to the fullest then we need to learn how to take control and minimize our symptoms! How? We change our lives by changing our Diet, exercising, proper sleep, mindfulness and of course Medication. We also learn adaptations and helpful tools that we use t...
Feb 17, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 151
4 years ago I never thought that I would be in a relationship where I faced Emotional abuse and physical violence. Nobody ever wants this but sadly many often don't have a choice and I learned that through it all my CPTSD really became out of control and prevented me from taking my life back until after it ended. The road ahead is going to be a rather difficult one but if I ever want to experience a real loving, true relationship then I need to be brave, gather up all the courage I can find and ...
Feb 11, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 150
Dopamine allows us to regulate emotional responses and take action to achieve specific rewards. It’s responsible for feelings of pleasure and reward. Scientists have observed that levels of dopamine are different in people with ADHD than in those without ADHD. Some researchers believe this difference is because neurons in the brains and nervous systems of people with unmedicated ADHD have higher concentrations of proteins called dopamine transporters. The concentration of these proteins is known...
Feb 10, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 149
In this episode I go onto the podcast "Stigma Breakers" and answer questions about Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Originally a live stream video podcast on her channel, it was a great time and a lot of fun and educating people who want to know about CPTSD. Twitter - @adhdandcptsd livingwithadhdandcptsd@gmail.com Mastodon - https://mastodon.world/invite/nuopa86T www.livingwithadhdandcptsd.ca https://donate.stripe.com/6oE1690tr5MF3W8bII - Donate to my cause so this show can contin...
Feb 04, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 148
This is not a knock on you or your ability to be a caring person, we're all capable of caring and loving another person (unless we're a Psychopath) but in order for you to have any chance in having success and being in a happy, loving relationship you need to heal from your Trauma! Relationships have issues, nobody has a perfect relationship and if you are not healing from your CPTSD you are going to cause a lot of pain and hurt for you and more importantly towards your partner in this relations...
Feb 03, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 147
Relationships touch all of our lives, and for those navigating CPTSD, regardless of their healing stage, maintaining and nurturing a successful partnership can prove challenging. The ongoing management of triggers, fears, and past experiences can hinder progress. The struggle to sustain relationship harmony is frequently hampered by the disruptive influence of trauma, resulting in complications that sometimes lead to relationship breakdowns. Drawing from my personal journey, I share candidly abo...
Jan 28, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 146
Gardening is a great way to improve your mental health! It has clear benefits and will give your life an added boost and make you feel happier and healthier in a number of ways. This episode I discuss how having a garden will strengthen your mental health and reduce ADHD symptoms. https://luminohealth.sunlife.ca/s/article/6-health-benefits-of-gardening?language=en_US#:~:text=Gardening%20can%20relieve%20stress,less%20stress%2C%20anxiety%20and%20depression. https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/how-...
Jan 27, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 145
Went onto Stigma Breakers with host Jamie. talked about Complex Trauma
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Across the globe, countless individuals grapple with the weight of mental health battles and the agonizing grip of unresolved trauma. Astonishingly, a significant number remain oblivious to their internal struggles. Nonetheless, each day witnesses new revelations—people recognizing the echoes of repetitive childhood trauma that have shaped their lives, leading to CPTSD. This pivotal moment marks the outset of their arduous healing journey. In addition, I touch upon a crucial point: the imperativ...
Jan 21, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 144
In this 2 part episode I have a valuable, in-depth discussion with Jeanette about emotional regulation, partnerships and emotional regulation as well as trauma within ADHD. It's a very long interview so I decided to break it down into 2 parts. This episode is a really good, frank and honest discussion about the struggles we all have with ADHD and Emotional Regulation and how Trauma (CPTSD) ties into it! I really recommend you listen to both parts of this interview with Jeanette Graham! https://p...
Jan 20, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 143
In this 2 part episode I have a valuable, in-depth discussion with Jeanette about emotional regulation, partnerships and emotional regulation as well as trauma within ADHD. It's a very long interview so I decided to break it down into 2 parts. This episode is a really good, frank and honest discussion about the struggles we all have with ADHD and Emotional Regulation and how Trauma (CPTSD) ties into it! I really recommend you listen to both parts of this interview with Jeanette Graham! https://p...
Jan 20, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 142
Being an Inattentive ADHD type I easily become distracted by most things, especially with a conversation where there's background noise of any level. Unfortunately if you are attempting to converse with someone else who is a Neurotypical they'll often wonder what the hell is going on and will either think we are not interested in what they are saying or that we are really stupid because we usually cannot comprehend what they're telling us in the moment and so we often fake our way through the co...
Jan 14, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 141
In the few weeks that have passed since my life took a drastic turn (which honestly hasn't been that bad..) I have really become motivated to make changes to my life that will significantly lessen the issues my ADHD causes for me every day. I have thought about this multiple times now, "Just how severe is my ADHD?" I have a theory that a lot of what was making my symptoms so bad was the constant stress, anxiety and fear/triggers my relationship was causing. So far I am almost certain that my ADH...
Jan 13, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 140
Ever find yourself at a loss for words? You start therapy, unravel CPTSD, uncover your 'Child Parts' (grasping their identity and role), and embark on daily processing to fathom the roots of triggered memories, those echoes of repetitive past trauma. Sounds simple, right? But hold up—no cakewalk here. I've grappled, day by day, month by month, deciphering the intricate indicators and symptoms of my triggers. What am I feeling? The physical and mental cues—the whole nine yards. And still, why the...
Jan 07, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 139
Being an Inattentive ADHD type I easily become distracted by most things, especially with a conversation where there's background noise of any level. Unfortunately if you are attempting to converse with someone else who is a Neurotypical they'll often wonder what the hell is going on and will either think we are not interested in what they are saying or that we are really stupid because we usually cannot comprehend what they're telling us in the moment and so we often fake our way through the co...
Jan 06, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 138
Recently this past week-ish the relationship I had with my girlfriend ended (her choice) and there has been a lot of change going on all around me since. I find myself amidst a swirling state of uncertainty. Emotions—be it sadness, fear, or happiness—don't quite register as strongly. Instead, I'm engaged in perpetual analysis, striving to uncover the threads of fault woven into this intricate web. My Emotional Dysregulation and Child Parts played their part, culminating in the relationship's dem...
Dec 31, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 137
There are many of us who live alone with ADHD and of course many who live with someone else!, their Partner, family members, roommates etc. In this episode I discuss the challenges of living on your own and having ADHD as well as the differences when you live with someone else besides you. Both are equally difficult with their own unique twists and stresses. Twitter - @adhdandcptsd livingwithadhdandcptsd@gmail.com Mastodon - https://mastodon.world/invite/nuopa86T www.livingwithadhdandcptsd.ca ht...
Dec 30, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 136
There is one area of my life that I have always struggled with and that simply is saying "I am sorry" when something I have done occurs. I was never really sure if it was my ADHD that causes it or if some repeated childhood trauma created this fear of saying Sorry to someone. I am scared to tell someone that I am sorry because I believe ultimately they will forever hate me, dismiss me from their life and the worst will happen. So, I either tried to hide the evidence and hope they didn't find out...
Dec 24, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 134
I have some good and bad experiences with ADHD Medication, Vyvanse does work you just need to take it properly and not rush it. The right doctor, the right support all can help lead you in the right direction to having your own ADHD medication help you out. If you have ADHD and you aren't sure about taking medication, I recommend giving it a try! Twitter - @adhdandcptsd livingwithadhdandcptsd@gmail.com Mastodon - https://mastodon.world/invite/nuopa86T www.livingwithadhdandcptsd.ca https://donate...
Dec 23, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 134
CPTSD is not something anyone wants and nobody ever says "Let me try it out!" but I know my reality and that is I have to either do the work required to get healthy again or I will forever struggle and feel pain and trauma and there is a really good chance that I won't make it much longer! You have to do what is necessary in order to heal, to feel closer to "normal" . It's ok to feel scared of your trauma!, you do what is needed in the moment but at some point we do have to look at ourselves in ...
Dec 17, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 133
We all struggle with Social skills, Social queues, etiquette and so on. Those who have ADHD struggle way more than others and we usually suffer because of it with very few friends and many failed relationships or careers. We tend to turn people off by our lack of understanding of proper social structure and the rules that society expects from us and unfortunately there really is not much we can say to change that however, we can learn over time how to change our behaviors and adapt so that one d...
Dec 16, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 132
