From Childhood Abuse & C-PTSD to DBT Recovery & Self-Love | A Mental Health Recovery Story

Max shares their mental health & addiction recovery story, opening up about years of childhood physical and emotional abuse, complex PTSD, and the painful decision to go no contact with family. Through DBT and prolonged exposure therapy, Max has reclaimed peace, self-worth, and emotional freedom.

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Key talking points: 
1. Max shares their journey of living with complex PTSD caused by childhood abuse.
2. They describe physical and emotional trauma inflicted by a sibling, ignored by their parents.
3. A deep sense of unworthiness and perfectionism followed them into adulthood.
4. Max chose to go no contact with family due to a lack of accountability.
5. Early therapy felt superficial until they found DBT and prolonged exposure therapy.
6. Group DBT helped Max develop emotional regulation, boundaries, and self-advocacy.
7. Exposure work helped reframe trauma memories and reduce daily distress.
8. Max’s PTSD is now in remission, though they still face challenges.
9. Supportive friendships and chosen family were crucial to their healing.
10. They now feel peace, self-love, and pride in the progress they've made. 

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:28 Meet Max: Overcoming Nervousness

01:02 Understanding Complex PTSD

04:05 Family Dynamics and Trauma

05:53 The Impact of Abuse

11:34 The Journey to Healing

15:17 Therapeutic Tools and Techniques

20:08 Finding Hope and Joy

26:25 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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