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Originally Posted by Uprwestsdr
Empathy is caring about the feelings of other people. In my experience the last thing a BPD feels is empathy when unloading rage at someone who has done nothing wrong. When was the last time you felt real guilt about hurting someone else?
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I'm not certain if that's directed at me or towards any one of us on this thread.
I'll speak for myself, alone.
Written communication is one-dimensional - a
lot can get "lost in translation". I can't see your facial expression nor hear the tones in your voice. I can only go by what's on the page. Bearing that in mind, I may be "reading you wrong", but your post - taking it from it's one-dimensional aspect - could be construed as a little hostile. (If I'm wrong, my sincere apologies.)
If, however, I'm guessing correctly you are a bit angry/frustrated...I would bet it's because you were/are on the receiving end of a BPD when they're on a rage-bender. If that's the case - I'm sorry you had/have to go through that. I know it cannot be any fun AT ALL.
At the same time, Psych Central is a place that I consider "safe" to share what's going on for me inside emotionally and mentally. I wouldn't presume to invalidate any of your experience; that's not my (or anybody's) right. I would ask, though, that if I
was right in sensing a bit of hostility from you, that you please channel that (hostility/anger) somewhere other than in threads in the BPD sub-forum. Perhaps, if you've been a recipient of BPD non-stellar behavior....this isn't the best choice of forum for you? And (though you may not believe it one bit), I
DO say that with the utmost respect intended.
I've not "seen" anybody on this sub-forum that's thrilled to pieces that they have been diagnosed as having BPD. We're not all in here partying like it's 1999. No.