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Nov 29, 2020 at 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by KBMK
I don't think there was any labeling... it seemed like useful observations to me. It's a shame there is so much confusion about narcissism, as it isn't intrinsically unhealthy! It's actually a problem if someone's healthy narcissism is wounded, so they are confused about their healthy entitlement etc. We do ALL have needs, and it's not so easy getting them met.
Sorry you are getting triggered @ seesaw . This thread is about you, and your nephew. It's not clear to me how anyone can best support you with this. I really think you have done him lots of good, especially in getting him more appropriate treatment. Sorry that your brother isn't on the same page, and understanding where you're coming from. It does sound very upsetting. |
Well, support and validation that it's okay to protect myself are what I need. But there is this tendency to try and psychoanalyze the person doing their harm and list out all the excuses for their behavior. I really don't care why he is being hurtful or abusive or a user. I cannot fix him, so the reasons why are of no use to me. What is of use to me is figuring out how to set my boundaries and protect myself.
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Primary Dx: C-PTSD and Severe Chronic Treatment Resistant Major Depressive Disorder
Secondary Dx: Generalized Anxiety Disorder with mild Agoraphobia.
Meds I've tried: Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Effexor, Remeron, Elavil, Wellbutrin, Risperidone, Abilify, Prazosin, Paxil, Trazadone, Tramadol, Topomax, Xanax, Propranolol, Valium, Visteril, Vraylar, Selinor, Clonopin, Ambien
Treatments I've done: CBT, DBT, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Talk therapy, psychotherapy, exercise, diet, sleeping more, sleeping less...
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