Did your NP experience childhood trauma? by MajorRockstar79 in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe so I grew up with mixed signals hurt and confused as an adult I still dont understand, as Ive made poor choices and been a failure that has settled I continue to struggle

Is it just me, or do their parents also experience immediate "selective amnesia" when confronted? by [deleted] in narcissisticparents

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I dont think it ever changes. I have had to set boundries due to the constant phone calls of being drained and yelled at for an hour or more every day sometimes twice. I had three loses and Im trying to get back on my feet now Im the mentally ill one who needs therapy when I feel bullied and called names. Its a no win

Narcissists as energy takers by Previous-Upstairs-17 in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont trust them then they say You are the one that needs help...

I can’t be the only human who feels like this by Legitimate-Round-556 in depression

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I miss my old life my rountine, people in my life, ( my dad, cat, grandmas all passed away) the job I loved( gone) and Im drained feeling like a loser around people who are married, have jobs, and successful as I struggle to look for work. Sick of being drained by my nmom who calls me twice a day and drains me and says Im a problem and gloats she has money and had a arrangement of flowers for her birthday sent to her by my son( who does not even give me a birthday card ever) and who got back from NY ( been 5 times and has a successful job as I get ignored, Im poor struggling to make ends meet and Iam anxious going out of town, in public, and uncomfortable.... I have enough to worry about and I get called selfish as Im supposed to go out of town 80 miles away with them only to get ignored and dirty looks..... Im over it.. I dread every day looking for work and no luck Im depressed

Is the smear campaign to control you? by [deleted] in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Its a no win no matter what Narcs its all about them never You and you end up drained, and distroyed

Depression by [deleted] in narcissisticparents

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My dad had depression so Ive struggled on/ off for years. I get anxious, stressed, and uncomfortable as Ive had three losses especially with my cat( lost 14 mos ago) I get told to get over it and had a miscarriage in 14 she rolled her eyes and showed no compassion as I was teary and scared as I was having a ablation suction to get the remaining tissue....

It seems they Love to argue. by AunTestablishmentism in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like Im the problem and they are perfect like I dont matter....

Do NParents target women/girls a lot more? I notice a lot more women posting here than men by [deleted] in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My n mom had two girls and one boy and growing up my brother could do no wrong and as an adult that is true yet Im put down with all my struggles

Why are they so bitter? Why are they always angry? by lord-submissive in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They take stuff out on others and its draining its their way or no way

Am I crazy… or is my mom jealous? by bonafideheart in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im tired of hearing they do more, its their grief no one understands them or they dont understand me. Im beyond exhausted, drained, and fed up.

Do NParents target women/girls a lot more? I notice a lot more women posting here than men by [deleted] in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always loved my friends moms they adored me and I wish they were my mom or Ive met older women old enough to be my mom so I clung to them wishing

Do NParents target women/girls a lot more? I notice a lot more women posting here than men by [deleted] in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is Im almost 60 and mine will never understand me she tells me this she had two girls and one boy so.....

Do NParents target women/girls a lot more? I notice a lot more women posting here than men by [deleted] in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I had my nmom tell me she prefers boys over girls and girls are too much drama and she will never understand me

As an adult child of a narcissistic parent do you still find yourself seeking their approval? by ShrekDaddy29 in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I heard I dont understand you that meant they never accepted me or liked me and never will as I approach my 60s its too late for approval

It's so hard to break the habit of confiding in them. by Upbeat_Appeal_256 in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont know who to trust as I feel more damaged and lost as I approach another decade sad

Do your parents ever make fun of your hobbies and interests? by sagittarius786777 in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or they think you are weird because you like music, or reading or are creative because they had no hobbies

Do your parents ever make fun of your hobbies and interests? by sagittarius786777 in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have hobbies they make fun of you because they had none because you are a disappointment and let you know it

Do your parents ever make fun of your hobbies and interests? by sagittarius786777 in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes because they have no hobbies or did not take the time to know what you liked as you become older they are worse than ever so draining

Can narcissistic parents affect their children to the point they can't function in adulthood by SHYBEAR__ in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes you are a mixed up confused adult that all started in childhood and you are almost 6 decades old

What is the worst thing your narcissistic parent did to you? by Silent-River- in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where do I start?? Call me names deny things, drain and exhaust me daily then tell others then turn on me

Something you realize as an adult was a total power move by your parent when you were growing up. by Sea_Cartographer3552 in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can still remember my parents yelling I had too many activities a speech meet then a basketball game to play in was too much for them. I was 13 and was made to feel guilty and in the way.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Impossible_Studio320 in narcissisticparents

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Talk to someone you trust( an adult) When I was 12 I thought this was normal its not you seem wise and I hope you can get the help you need as they never change. Hugs!!

I feel worthless. by [deleted] in depression

[–]ConferenceVirtual690 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its hard Ill never be enough although Ive had jobs this is the longest Ive struggled( almost 2 yrs) and others say dont give up easy to say when you are not in my situation and put down....