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The_little_didgee · Jun 07, 2020 at 08:36 AM

I generally don't avoid relationships. I'm just careful who I let in which takes time. Why? A lot of people have been critical of me due to my differences. For some reason this is a threat to them. I'm often judged by strangers who know absolutely nothing about me. To protect myself I approach relationships with caution. Once I see that the person is open minded and honest, I will let them in my life.

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Originally Posted by BethRags

That is my experience, too. Part of the reason, though, is because I don't talk much about myself due to shame and because I deeply fear being completely misunderstood. After all, not many people are well-educated about mental illness. I have found that I am comfortable with others who have mental illness. It's the neurotypicals with whom I feel miserably uncomfortable.

I totally get this. Neurotypicals have generally been the most judgemental people I have ever met, especially women. What is with their drama?