What are you supposed to do when you want to tell people about the abuse, but you feel/know you won't be believed?

I am diagnosed with schizophrenia so people tend to listen to me for a moment, then dismiss me because they feel i am just delusional or that i hallucinated the abuse

It makes me feel a little less like sharing with other people when that happens I want to be able to talk about it openly someday without being scared or getting anxious but apparently I don't think that will ever happen

[MtnTime2896]

It took me a long time to find a couple people who never questioned me, who believed me without me having to deliver some kind of proof. The worst part is, half of the time I don't even believe myself.

Anyway, when you find that person, you'll breathe a sigh of relief. Until then, I'll hear you out. I know that this is simply the internet but I don't mind being there for you until someone you trust, trusts you back.

[Unrigged64072835]

I have BPD and people think I do stuff just to get attention and be a drama queen. It's hard to feel validated.

Originally Posted by Só leigheas

It took me a long time to find a couple people who never questioned me, who believed me without me having to deliver some kind of proof. The worst part is, half of the time I don't even believe myself.

Anyway, when you find that person, you'll breathe a sigh of relief. Until then, I'll hear you out. I know that this is simply the internet but I don't mind being there for you until someone you trust, trusts you back.

Thanks Só leigheas,
I really appreciate it. It just feels so invalidating when people i talk to (mostly online because I don't currently heave support outside of therapy right now) don't listen to me or seem to care because they think I am crazy

I told my family about me being sexually abused, they don't believe me and have since disowned me. I regret ever opening my mouth.

Originally Posted by Fharraige

I have BPD and people think I do stuff just to get attention and be a drama queen. It's hard to feel validated.

That's hard
I understand how it feels though

Originally Posted by Lavender.

I told my family about me being sexually abused, they don't believe me and have since disowned me. I regret ever opening my mouth.

this is why i dont talk to my family about it,
they don't believe either, so i just have to find other people to talk about it to

[MtnTime2896]

Everyone here: You're welcome to PM me or however you prefer to talk. I will believe you. I don't care what your dx is. You're trauma and it's impact on you is valid.

[GreenBlueRed]

Originally Posted by Kori Anders

What are you supposed to do when you want to tell people about the abuse, but you feel/know you won't be believed?

I am diagnosed with schizophrenia so people tend to listen to me for a moment, then dismiss me because they feel i am just delusional or that i hallucinated the abuse

It makes me feel a little less like sharing with other people when that happens I want to be able to talk about it openly someday without being scared or getting anxious but apparently I don't think that will ever happen

There is a lot of ignorance about schizophrenia. The people I have known with the disorder all experienced abuse or had difficult home lives; that is not something to brush off! I hope you can find someone in your life to talk to.

[katydid777]

Originally Posted by Lavender.

I told my family about me being sexually abused, they don't believe me and have since disowned me. I regret ever opening my mouth.

It was the same with my family. I ended up a ward of the state at 12, and I am still trying to deal with all the issues that comes with this.

[katydid777]

Originally Posted by Kori Anders

What are you supposed to do when you want to tell people about the abuse, but you feel/know you won't be believed?

I am diagnosed with schizophrenia so people tend to listen to me for a moment, then dismiss me because they feel i am just delusional or that i hallucinated the abuse

It makes me feel a little less like sharing with other people when that happens I want to be able to talk about it openly someday without being scared or getting anxious but apparently I don't think that will ever happen

I don't have schizophrenia, but I have been abused in all manners as a child, and most abuses as a adult. I am 51 now, and I don't want the rest of my life to be as bad as it has been, so I am finally working on my issues. You as a person don't need ppl to believe you. You know what happened in your life. Don't let others stop you from stopping you from trying to make your self the person you want to be. As far as a therapist, keep trying, you will find that one that will help you. I have been going to see the T I have now for over a year, and it took me at least 6 months to decide that she might help me, and she does, You just have to keep looking, and when you find a t, you have to give it time. My T still doesn't know most of my life, and may never, but we understand each other. And that is what is important, trust, and understanding. You may never be able to fully talk about your abuse to normal ppl, but keep in mind they haven't gone through what you have, so they wouldn't understand fully anyway. Please don't let those ppl stop you from getting the help you want.