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Old Mar 20, 2013, 06:05 PM
hamster-bamster hamster-bamster is offline
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Originally Posted by Rorisan View Post
He literally could just be telling me that he's running late, or that he has to cancel because his mom was rushed to the hospital. Or he could be telling me that he just feels like sleeping tonight because he's grieving and he's tired. All of these things are factors I not only do not control, but literally nothing to do with. Its not what he is saying, it is the way I interpret the action. I have a horribly abusive inner voice. This doesn't just happen with him...if one of you starts sounding overly stern with me via thread replies - I will start having anxiety attacks over all the reasons why I deserve to be hated and disliked, and how you are just smart enough to catch on to what a horrible human being I am so soon...etc. etc.

Again, this has nothing to do with him. This is entirely in my head. It happens with almost everyone, although the effect on Romantic relationships is considerably more profound.

And to the first that replied. Not interested in changing their beliefs. I honestly have gotten to a point where I would not cross the street to spit on them, so that is good. And my bf did not tell me about the accusations, they are quite content to tell me to my face.

Anyway, he has been as patient as one can be with someone who incessantly questions their every motive. It's exhausting being constantly accused, and it's especially so when you are innocent.

Am I making sense? Sometimes I ramble when I try to explain myself.
That post was exceedingly helpful in clarifying your situation. Yes, you will most likely benefit from individual therapy to deal with what is in your head. See the bold part above. So yes, your getting assistance for getting into therapy should help. It would hopefully help you broadly, in all your romantic relationships rather than just in this one.

Then there is the practical problem of the relatives' accusing you in your face. NOBODY should be subjected to such accusations, even hardy people, but you, with your high levels of anxiety and your ever-present constant inner critic, should DEFINITELY not be subjected to such accusations. Can the contact be stopped for now?