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Originally Posted by Crypts_Of_The_Mind
Because it calms the situation many times if you educate them about your personal problems.
For instance when I meet someone for the first time I know I will be around for some time that I have reason to believe does not understand BPD or when I first tell them I have it ... I explain "don't worry, it doesn't mean I am a danger to anyone other than myself at times, and despite its name it is in no way related to DID or bipolar" then I laugh a bit and smile and tell them if they have any questions I don't mind them asking. It generally keeps the rumor mill down and keeps the edge off. Along with allowing me a bit more support at times too ... some of them have asked "are you ok? Is there anything I can do?" when they notice I am having a bad day.
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Then you are better with people than I.
I have low empathy and low emotional intelligence and as such, I have difficulties understanding others or communicating my feelings with people without getting angry or combative when they don't understand.
Even if that weren't the case, I am convinced that nothing that I say would matter to them, especially considering that many people are brainwashed by the mainstream media which makes us out to be these evil monsters that shoot up schools and kill people and what not which isn't the case; will they believe me over a multi billion dollar corporation? Doubtful.
I'm sorry if what I'm saying is upsetting. I'm not good at these type of things.
Thank you for understanding.