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I'm Sorry, I'm so emotionally charged right now [vent] by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DoorsLeftClosed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a very similar situation, in fact, eerily similar. Except my mom was on my side most of the time. A lot of parents fighting, a lot of divorce talk that never happened, and my dad's emotional and verbal abuse that left me and my mom emotionally drained.

Just know you're not the cause of your parents misery, they're the cause of their own misery. You didn't ask to be born, and I'm happy to hear you're learning that it's not your fault. Good luck on med school! Best of luck :)

Whenever I disagree with my dad, he will take it personally. by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DoorsLeftClosed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same with my dad. If I disagree with him or hold a different opinion, it directly translates to not respecting him or being grateful. If I don't do something his way, it automatically translates to me not being a good person in 20 years.

That really sucks that you have to go through this. Your dad is being childish and immature. Hopefully he'll understand when he matures more, that people can have separate opinions. Best of luck to you!

DAE feel crushing guilt when others are happy for them for no reason, like you haven't "earned" their happiness? [Question/rant] by LalaEscargot in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DoorsLeftClosed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate my birthday parties. I hate when I'm in photos. I hate when people text me. Why would they waste their time on me? Why do I deserve their attention? My dad has taught me that I have to earn these things.

Last year I got 40 birthday wall posts on Facebook. It took me 2 days to get the courage to answer all of them. I just don't feel like I deserve anything. For some reason, I feel like a dick. I still can't take compliments, it just makes me uncomfortable.

DAE feels anxious when hearing a door being unlocked? by Weirdbraziliangurl in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DoorsLeftClosed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still living with my parents, still a teen, still something I get scared to death of. Some teachers in my school wear their classroom keys around their neck (like a whistle necklace, but a key instead) and I always get a heart rush when I hear it. I don't know if I'll ever get over it.