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Old Nov 08, 2016, 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by xRavenx View Post
I can relate with that feeling completely. I feel a level of guilt, even when I cut ties with people who are toxic in my life. Some things to consider that might give you insight: When you were young, did anyone in your life (a parent, caregiver, etc) make you feel that a lot of things were your fault when really they weren't? Can you think of a situation that affected you where you felt responsible for something bad happening that was really out of your control? Was there someone you were attached to who made you feel guilty, and then you became conditioned to feel everything is your fault? Just some things to think more about to gain some insight.

I've learned so far that my mom's behavior towards me conditioned me to blame myself for a lot of things ever since childhood. Having a good therapist who can explore this issue with you further could be very helpful. I'm starting to get answers for things I didn't realize so that I can work on not taking responsibility for everyone else's issues and letting go of toxic relationships without blaming myself. It's going to be a process, but the more you learn about your triggers and how your experiences have affected you, the more you can work on developing self-worth and compassion for yourself.
Yes, I was blamed for my mother's depression in fact I am still blamed for her anxiety I tell her that anxiety is an emotion she feels not something I feel so how could I be the reason? It's not like I am giving her the emotions so why do I still get blamed?
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Thanks for this!
xRavenx