I know I do this sometimes, but I am working on it. I even do it to my husband and friends. It's embedded in my brain. I was ridiculed and told that I would never amount to anything, when I was growing up. Since I was very sensitive, to what people said/thought about me, the coping technique that developed in my mind was that since people ridiculed me, I should just ridicule them as well. Last year, I finally learned the proper coping technique, but I still do it. It's one of the main reasons I haven't been posting much, b/c I reread what I've typed, and most of the time, there's a subtle tone, that basically makes me sound narcissistic. I really do care for others, but sometimes I just can't handle people who call out for help continually, but don't do anything about it. Most likely that's due to the fact, that when I turned 18, I had a psych appointment the next day. I knew there was something wrong with me, and nobody would listen. Looking back, I should have reached out sooner, but my mom knew that there was nothing wrong with me and in my desire for her approval, made me afraid to even bring up the topic.

Well, that was probably more information that you wanted to know. But I would like to ask for patience while I work on my issue. I am sorry if I have hurt any ones feelings, since one of those quotes is probably mine.

-QA