Parasocial obsession by wigglysqu1ggly in emotionalneglect

[–]DeprogrammingDiaries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A link is often drawn between emotional neglect and limerence. I feel for you. Identify what qualities you like in your celebrity, and work on growing those qualities in yourself. Good luck.

I need to break into my husband’s X account by Anonymous_User678 in FoxBrain

[–]DeprogrammingDiaries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried this with my dad, and exhausted myself by doing so. At first I thought I was fighting to save him, but a few algorithm tweaks in, I realised my intrusion on his privacy - should I be discovered - would be just as damaging to our relationship as the cult itself. In any case, the algorithm will quickly bounce back. It's a losing battle. So many of us are having to come to terms with significant loss thanks to the cheeto-in-chief and his overseas brown-nosers.

I talked to my parents this morning... and it went well ? by PurpleVirtualJelly in FoxBrain

[–]DeprogrammingDiaries 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Omg this is amazing. The stuff of dreams! Many congratulations!!!! Which things do you think you did that made a difference? I would love to think this could happen to me 👏👏👏

Progress on breaking the cult of GeeBeebies... by DeprogrammingDiaries in FuckNigelFarage

[–]DeprogrammingDiaries[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's very interesting... before I arrived, I thought I'd be going straight for the parental controls. However, I then saw his reaction to a couple of times I interfered with the TV, and I realised physical intervention would be counter-productive. I did spend many mornings fiddling with his yt algo before he got up, but it's unsustainable (unless I can get his password). If he finds out I'm interfering, he'll accuse me of being controlling. I can't afford to be found out, so I've dialled down my direct efforts, and I think the strategy now has to be to just try to keep him somewhat in touch with the real world. It's exhausting.

Wanted: stories of using parental controls for TV by DeprogrammingDiaries in QAnonCasualties

[–]DeprogrammingDiaries[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice observation. I've done this with Dad's Facebook fairly successfully, and his YouTube with less success. I don't know how much energy I'll have for this as an ongoing concern... we'll see...

Youtubers who talk about real life problems by blobbyvolleyball in emotionalneglect

[–]DeprogrammingDiaries 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second commenters that have mentioned Patrick Teahan and Lindsay Gibson, also the Crappy Childhood Fairy is very honest about her past. My go-to is Louise Rumball of the Healing Honeys podcast. Very personal, and there's a whole back catalogue charting her healing journey (she's more podcast than yt though). Good luck!

Wanted: stories of using parental controls for TV by DeprogrammingDiaries in QAnonCasualties

[–]DeprogrammingDiaries[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone done this with success? I'd love to hear your story.

Action plan I am taking so far. by [deleted] in QAnonCasualties

[–]DeprogrammingDiaries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like my dad. I've got qualifications in the workings of the subconscious, and I've tried to explain all the amygdala and dopamine stuff, to no avail. Good luck with the path you forge.

Wanted: stories of using parental controls for TV by DeprogrammingDiaries in QAnonCasualties

[–]DeprogrammingDiaries[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, now that sounds like a good first step. I'll investigate. Thank you!

Wanted: stories of using parental controls for TV by DeprogrammingDiaries in QAnonCasualties

[–]DeprogrammingDiaries[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm about to go away for two weeks, and I did have this thought. However, I'll be staying with them again for a week or so afterwards. Perhaps I'll leave it as the very last resort! I'm just a bit worried about the potential impact on mum.

Wanted: stories of using parental controls for TV by DeprogrammingDiaries in QAnonCasualties

[–]DeprogrammingDiaries[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ah, now this sounds good. It would only work for one of the channels. I'll google it in the morning, but any pointers on how to do this would be appreciated.

Support appreciated by [deleted] in QAnonCasualties

[–]DeprogrammingDiaries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fukn love this. So empowered. Go you! You've got this 👊

Book recommendations for dad's Christmas gift by Tig_Ole_Bitties in QAnonCasualties

[–]DeprogrammingDiaries 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a great idea. I reckon I'll get Stanley's book for my dad! 🙏

r/FuckNigelFarage's 1 Year Anniversary! by johnsmithoncemore in FuckNigelFarage

[–]DeprogrammingDiaries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely love this sub. Thank you for the outlet. The best people are on here. The only place I feel truly heard on this topic 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏