Are you tired of feeling like you're drowning in the waves of C-PTSD, desperately reaching for a life raft?

It's time to reclaim your life and build a support system that empowers you to navigate the choppy waters of recovery. But be warned - not all support systems are created equal. You need to be careful when choosing the people you let into your inner circle. I've learned that the hard way and I'm here to show you how to do things differently... trust me, it will save you a lot of heartache.

Here are some toxic traits to steer clear of when building your dream team of supporters.

The Invalidator

This person thinks they know you better than you know yourself. They brush off your emotions, telling you to "just snap out of it" or "look on the bright side." They might even accuse you of being overly sensitive. But let's get one thing straight - your emotions are valid, and you deserve to be heard. Avoid these toxic individuals like the plague.

The Trigger-Happy

You know that feeling when you're walking through the grocery store, and a song comes on that sends you spiraling back into a traumatic memory? Yeah, that feeling sucks. You need people in your life who create a safe space for you to heal and grow, not people who knowingly or unknowingly trigger you. Trust your gut and steer clear of these trigger-happy folks.

The Boundary Pusher

You're learning to set boundaries to protect your mental health, but this person seems to take it as a personal challenge to see how far they can push you. They might guilt-trip you into doing things you're not comfortable with or dismiss your boundaries altogether. You deserve to be respected, and you have the right to say no. Don't let these boundary pushers into your life.

The Blame Gamer

This person never takes responsibility for their actions. They might blame you for their mistakes or refuse to admit when they're wrong. But accountability is key in any relationship, especially when you're dealing with C-PTSD. You need people who communicate effectively, own up to their mistakes, and work towards resolving conflicts in a healthy way. Avoid the blame gamers at all costs.

Your recovery journey is going to be hard enough without these types of people in your life. Like we've said before, people and relationships can be essential to aid your recovery. You don't have space for people like those whom we've discussed in this article.

You don't need to stand for it. Put yourself first and cut out anyone who is harming, rather than helping, your recovery.

And most importantly... remember that if you cut out people who are toxic, it doesn't mean you have to face C-PTSD alone. We're here to support you every step of the way. Reclaim your life and surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams, encourage your ideas, support your ambitions, and bring out the best in you.

"Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers and the thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see greatness within you, even when you don't see it yourself." - Edmund Lee

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