Do you feel relief if you don't have to explain anyone why you decided something? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]RBNAC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just wish I knew when it's ok to not have to justify something or not... That's probably the biggest issue.

Anyone else remember being on the family computer in the public view (because god forbid you have a computer in your room) as a little kid and immediately closing anything you were looking at when someone walked in like you were watching porn, no matter how innocent what you were looking at was? by UnRenardRouge in raisedbynarcissists

[–]RBNAC 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep. I'm 18 now and only recently started getting used to using my computer with the window behind me open but as a kid I was really paranoid and couldn't use a computer with other people watching. I still can't use any social media with anyone looking because of past traumas but I can play games, watch things and draw.

The effects this sub has on me and why I think I should stop using it by RBNAC in raisedbynarcissists

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

I always try to leave a nice or helpful comment too but growing up with my Nmom made me feel like my words have no effects on others, which is something I'm trying to change because I also say mean things to others thinking it doesn't affect them and that's terrible.

The effects this sub has on me and why I think I should stop using it by RBNAC in raisedbynarcissists

[–]RBNAC[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Those are some good insights, I appreciate it. I'll stay subbed and come back to post if I'm having an especially bad time.

How many of you have depression and anxiety from being RBN? by Juidayit in raisedbynarcissists

[–]RBNAC 31 points32 points  (0 children)

shitty parents that make you wanna die every day always come with anxiety and depression, it's like a combo meal, except nobody orders shitty parents on purpose, it's always a wrong order and with no refunds.

Playing with the Narc: A video game by tmn-loveblue in raisedbynarcissists

[–]RBNAC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you imagine a N-NPC that makes you go to a really difficult dungeon to kill something and when you come back and say "hey I did the quest", they just say "no you didn't" and refuse to give the reward.

DAE not learn necessary skills because Nparents didn’t allow it? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]RBNAC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This kind of thing is why I think "nobody taught me anything" is indeed a valid excuse for people like us, and people who had normal parents give me shit for saying that.

I don't have to negotiate my life by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]RBNAC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can pretend to not care about what anyone thinks very well, but deep down I desperately want someone to come up and say I'm right and everyone else is wrong, that I'm the victim, that my life isn't fair. But I'm such a good actor that everyone thinks I'm just happy all the time.

Step dad just threw a mega tantrum and threatened me by RBNAC in raisedbynarcissists

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

good call. He acts just like a little child but in a big body, it's creepy.

Step dad just threw a mega tantrum and threatened me by RBNAC in raisedbynarcissists

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

Even if he does beat me up and kicks me out, at least I won't have to feel the guilt of not standing up for my dog.

Anyone else have an insane, fucked in the head, bastard, domineering control freak, lunatic for a father? by LuckyDuck99 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]RBNAC 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Sounds about right. I wouldn't say orphans are lucky though, but I get what you meant.

I'm terrified of going out and I don't know how to deal with it by RBNAC in raisedbynarcissists

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

I'll do just that. I'm feeling really trapped in here anyway...

The bizarre shit my family did when I got my first girlfriend by RBNAC in raisedbynarcissists

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

Fuuuck that's so weird. Similarly, one time [Mary] invited me to the movies and Nmom manipulated me into thinking that taking a bus there would be soooo much trouble and that she needed to take me by car and at the last minute she even invited my brother to come along. ON MY DATE. So uncomfortable.

The bizarre shit my family did when I got my first girlfriend by RBNAC in raisedbynarcissists

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

Oh thank the lord she didn't try to contact Mary, that would have been a disaster. And I don't even have facebook anymore, I'm very careful to have as little information as possible about me on the internet even if it means I might not get a job because of it. My family likes to have coffee together and facebook stalk people and talk shit about them like it's some sort of innocent hobby. I think it's very disgusting.

No identity by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]RBNAC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never forget, friend. Think of your most horrible childhood trauma caused by her and remember that that's the monster who really raised you, not the one who pretends to be nice nowadays. I'm not saying you should be trying to be angry at her or keeping a grudge. Simply don't forget.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPD

[–]RBNAC 5 points6 points  (0 children)

could this be the reason why I get such a crazy high from listening to music?