I really don't know how I can handle it

every time someone whispers, no matter the setting, I always think it's to do with me.

and I always have to ask.. is that me you're talking about?

then I get embarrassed when i'm told it's not about me, and even more embarrassed when i'm told their personal conversation which I have no right listening to.

how can i Ddeal with whispering

and does anyone have this problem

[*Laurie*]

I'm sorry you have this symptom. It sounds difficult. Do you think you have some paranoia going on?

[Sunflower123]

How many times has it been about you? If they were whispering about you, what are the chances they would tell you the truth? I guess I'm getting at the point that asking the question doesn't serve you well because they'll likely tell you no anyway. It will get easier and bother you less the more often you refrain.

My mom had this problem when she couldn’t hear and it was followed by laughter. I can’t tell you how many times I was in trouble for something she thought my friend and I had said something about her.

It was never the case!!

Try not to think this. People are not whispering about you. Just remember people are talking about themselves. That’s what they like to do best!!

I can’t remember where you posted about looking for a place to stay. I remember a friend of mine looking a couple of years ago. He posted his problem to fb, and his local friends posted tips. All I can remember is that places he tried were snapped up quickly, so he had to set up some kind of alerts on sites to be able to jump on them first.

Another friend of mine posted an sos on Facebook and to everyone she knew. A friend finally helped her out. She couldn’t afford her place anymore because she had been hit by a drunk driver—she ended up disabled.

Another thought is section 8 202 housing if you qualify, but I don’t know/remember if you are working. The wait lists are long.

Do you have any family to help you?

Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

How many times has it been about you? If they were whispering about you, what are the chances they would tell you the truth? I guess I'm getting at the point that asking the question doesn't serve you well because they'll likely tell you no anyway. It will get easier and bother you less the more often you refrain.

how though.

I mean it's like instinct, right?

if you were walking down the street, for example, and people kept staring at you, you'd want to know why, right? (I know I would)

same applies here

why are they whispering about me

are they whispering about me at all?

and if they are, why?

and if they arn't, why can't I shake the feeling they are?

Originally Posted by key tones

I can’t remember where you posted about looking for a place to stay. I remember a friend of mine looking a couple of years ago. He posted his problem to fb, and his local friends posted tips. All I can remember is that places he tried were snapped up quickly, so he had to set up some kind of alerts on sites to be able to jump on them first.

Another friend of mine posted an sos on Facebook and to everyone she knew. A friend finally helped her out. She couldn’t afford her place anymore because she had been hit by a drunk driver—she ended up disabled.

Another thought is section 8 202 housing if you qualify, but I don’t know/remember if you are working. The wait lists are long.

Do you have any family to help you?

I posted once in depression about it, and also in bipolar (the thread is called I have been served eviction)

unfortunately, all my family have emigrated (and they now live in africa), plus the abuse they served me as a child is still going on to an extent- so it's probably not a good option.

I am trying to free myself of those memories, and part of that is to try to get away from the people causing the issues to begin with.

thank you for the response.

I will post at some point to my thread so you can see it, and also leave updates their (as well as the bipolar daily check in thread)

Originally Posted by key tones

My mom had this problem when she couldn’t hear and it was followed by laughter. I can’t tell you how many times I was in trouble for something she thought my friend and I had said something about her.

It was never the case!!

Try not to think this. People are not whispering about you. Just remember people are talking about themselves. That’s what they like to do best!!

I guess they do don't they

all the time

I am so sorry to hear this—I hope you are able to find a place soon.

I am sorry to say, too, that I suffered abuse and understand the need for distance. I am estranged from family members. I was afraid to do this at first, but it is better for me this way.

Yes, do keep us posted.

Originally Posted by key tones

I am so sorry to hear this—I hope you are able to find a place soon.

I am sorry to say, too, that I suffered abuse and understand the need for distance. I am estranged from family members. I was afraid to do this at first, but it is better for me this way.

Yes, do keep us posted.

I am looking at somewhere tomorrow

I don't want to, I really don't feel up to it, but..

Did you make it? How did it go?

<crossing fingers>

Originally Posted by key tones

Did you make it? How did it go?

<crossing fingers>

it's not going to work.

I mean for 1, the rooms are too small for my stuff (and I'd want everything to come with me, obviously)

for another it's too much money which I just don't have

so back to the drawing board..

Darn - I was hoping for a quick resolution.

I’ve had to get rid of stuff to move. I don’t remember what all was lost, but after a while you forget about it—in case you have to go there. I hope you don’t

Originally Posted by key tones

Darn - I was hoping for a quick resolution.

I’ve had to get rid of stuff to move. I don’t remember what all was lost, but after a while you forget about it—in case you have to go there. I hope you don’t

you have a lot of faith in me and my situation.

yeah... a quick solution would be nice, but I suppose if things were that easy...

plus I solve 1 problem- and encounter 50 more.

so

Hang in there. Hugs to you

[Fuzzybear]

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