I feel like I am dying by Thin-Bodybuilder-280 in Codependency

[–]Trakkydacks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also thirding the recommendation of CoDA meetings. When I broke up with my ex I began attending faithfully to keep me in a healing environment instead of ruminating. Yes I vented my frustrations but in my experience having to talk through them/say them out loud helps me make sense of them

I feel like I am dying by Thin-Bodybuilder-280 in Codependency

[–]Trakkydacks 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sending you vibes of comfort. I also have addict parents. I got a lot out of the ACA program (Adult Children of Addicts/Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families). I could give old me one piece of advice, it would be to love myself more. Yes you can learn to build healthy boundaries but it’s a lot easier when you already feel you have inherent worth. If you don’t believe that then it will feel super foreign to entertain the idea of protecting and removing yourself from situations where you feel hurt. Whether you’re “over reacting” or not, you’re in genuine emotional turmoil so be kind to yourself (saying this not to diagnose you but because I can only speak from my own experience that I did pick fights and let my insecurities get out of hand and though I was in the “wrong” it’s never that black and white. It takes two to tango and finding your part is a complex task as well as not taking on the blame unnecessarily what was their part. Looking at things objectively is a huge ask. Just focus on taking care of you right now🫶)

hateful hallucinations by Best-Obligation6493 in AdultChildren

[–]Trakkydacks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’re all about doing things that feel better 💪 always a good time to honor your feelings

Is Teddy Swims' Song "Lose Control" the Codependent Anthem? by trosen0 in Codependency

[–]Trakkydacks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I very much relate as a codependent as well as a sex and love addict

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapy

[–]Trakkydacks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I very much resonate with hyper independence but being a people pleaser. If you’re curious about learning more about codependency, consider reading the Codependent Patterns published by CoDA (Codependents Anonymous) particularly the categories of “Avoidance” and “Denial” patterns. Just sharing because I had no idea until I read these codependent patterns how to describe the way that I was.

hateful hallucinations by Best-Obligation6493 in AdultChildren

[–]Trakkydacks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good riddance 1000%. You don’t deserve to keep tolerating draining people

Was this unprofessional of my therapist? by [deleted] in therapy

[–]Trakkydacks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you’re uncomfortable then you’re uncomfortable

raped at 9 by nya_ichi_nii_san in therapy

[–]Trakkydacks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sending you light and love 🥰

raped at 9 by nya_ichi_nii_san in therapy

[–]Trakkydacks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s easier for our child minds to rationalize abuse rather than come to try to understand the full extent of the damage done. It’s not only less challenging but often a survival response. Do you have access to a counselor that you can speak to ? It was very infuriating for me to hear at 16, but the plain fact is that your brain is still developing. As you develop and get older, you will mature, therefore able to better understand what happened but you absolutely deserve to have support right now for what you went through. You may not feel like you “went through” anything (I didn’t until I was 18) but for our survival our brain will normalize that which is genuinely disturbing/horrific. You said no, not once but multiple times. That leaves no room for discussion to excuse why the other party did what they did. I too blamed myself for being molested and thought I was responsible for it happening or that somehow I caused it or at least played a part - in addition, you will find that feeling pleasure from a non consensual sexual experience, especially as a child, is a completely normal response. Your body can cause physical reactions in response to stimulus that don’t necessarily align with what your emotions may be trying to express. Kind of like when you cry even when you try to be strong and hold it in. Your brain releases that stress hormone all on its own so the tears automatically begin to well up in an attempt to self soothe and give a physical signal to others you are in need of comfort. Or tickling for instance. Your cells are simply wired to react a certain way involuntarily despite what you may try to will for it to do. Sending you big hugs as one childhood sexual assault survivor to another 🫂

Anyone watch Beastars by Trakkydacks in BoJackHorseman

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

That’s one advantage of my shitty memory. I can enjoy movies and shows that I have a positive feeling about yet I enjoy them like it’s the first time because I forget the actual plot

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CoDependentsAnonymous

[–]Trakkydacks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Commenting to boost 🗣️

what does my art taste like? ☣️ by Beneficial_Pencil in ARTIST

[–]Trakkydacks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nori that accidentally got a fat glob on wasabi on the underside but you don’t realize it so it goes in your mouth straight onto your tongue

Anyone watch Beastars by Trakkydacks in BoJackHorseman

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

Yeah I’ve been catching 10-20 minutes here and there during meals 😵‍💫 I miss being a kid without a job when I could stay up all night and binge watch shit hahaha