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Originally Posted by Open Eyes
(((Spider))) and (((Rainbow))),
I have issues with this as well. I hate how other people JUST do not understand this. People who do not understand things make up thier own explanations and as a result can do more harm by the way they behave towards those that struggle with PTSD. And sometimes people with PTSD are punished too because of IGNORANCE. I hate that so much because it REALLY DOES HURT ME SOMETIMES.
This is when you really have to be extra kind to yourself and I know, it isn't easy. Sigh...sometimes I just wish that I could have the right pamplet to hand to them so they would STOP and give me a break.
Open Eyes
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I've found people don't want to understand it. Mostly people don't want to understand anything they don't, well, understand. It's the old 'don't confuse 'em with facts, their minds are made up' thing.
I ran into the same denial attitude when I tried to approach other family, friends about alcoholism in my husband and son. Open Eyes, IIRC, you have a recovering alcoholic husband..did you run into this too?
Another is trying to convince people that domestic violence is REAL! And often they are people deeply involved in it, but the denial is stronger.
I like your 'hand them a pamphlet' thing. AA and Alanon use that method.
Although, I've sent LOTS of info to my kids, and it just pisses them off more. Heck, I wrote and published a book a few years ago, and my daughter won't even read it. My son read it, but not until I paid him to do some tech/computer work on it.
Now, tell me what it is you do to 'be good to yourself'. So far I've only found 2 things. Getting away from what terrorizes me and this forum.:<)