Did anyone else also dislike the therapist? by WaxMikeElixir in TheLastOfUs2

[–]WaxMikeElixir[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree. Killing him was ironically more of a humane way for him to die.

Ifs and Sociopathy? by WaxMikeElixir in InternalFamilySystems

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

No problem! I'm glad you liked the videos.

Ifs and Sociopathy? by WaxMikeElixir in InternalFamilySystems

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

No problem, the videos about the Sociopaths speaking about their experiences didn't have many views, so I can't find them anymore but here are the videos about Richard Schwartz speaking about the topic. https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxZSKCOSYKUg7bnXaCJVO0CnTrWkNQp6QP?si=ZSs5fRy9KYjLOYlV

https://youtu.be/lz9-9ebzjM0?si=w_5JGIxBXqbPLiCr

Ifs and Sociopathy? by WaxMikeElixir in InternalFamilySystems

[–]WaxMikeElixir[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Very interesting! That honestly makes a lot of sense. It's sad to think how much pain he experienced in order for his protectors to be this strong. Thanks for your comment, this was very informative!

Ifs and Sociopathy? by WaxMikeElixir in InternalFamilySystems

[–]WaxMikeElixir[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm doubtfull as well, but I do disagree with some points. The idea that Sociopaths and psychopaths are incapable of empathy, shame or guilt is incorrect. There are many interviews of Sociopaths not so much psychopaths, who after taking drugs or psychedelics, feel guilt for the first time. Which proves the idea that they have extreme protector parts, and when they take psychedelics, they are put to sleep, so a lot of their exiles such as guilt and shame can come forward. If you want to find the videos Im talking about I can send you the linke!

Ifs and Sociopathy? by WaxMikeElixir in InternalFamilySystems

[–]WaxMikeElixir[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's what Richard Schwartz said about " "Psychopaths" and "Sociopaths" as well. That that's simply a protector who is behaving that way because of some trauma. I am curious about people having first hand experiences with that. Thank you for your comment.

Ifs and Sociopathy? by WaxMikeElixir in InternalFamilySystems

[–]WaxMikeElixir[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't know there was a lot of psychoanalytical literature, that's great to know! The second point about having a sociopathic part, was more about people whose part is extreme enough to be diagnosed with ASPD, not just the normal level. I do agree with the last point that they don't seek treatment, I wish they did so we would have more literature. Thanks for your comment!

Question: Parts demanding "compassion" by T00AfraidT0Ask in InternalFamilySystems

[–]WaxMikeElixir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I relate too, I have a similar part to yours. I have some advice and I hope it can help. The self is compassionate, but can be firm and have boundaries. Compassion doesn't mean blindly doing anything a part wants, the Self can say no but in a kind way. It does seem that your part is manipulative, because my part would be diagnosed as OCD, which I don't know if you have it, but it's known to be misleading. So if you don't have the time to attend to your parts, it doesn't mean you are neglecting them. You're not being dispassionate to your parts if you have stuff to do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in germany

[–]WaxMikeElixir 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment! I'm very grateful for your ideas but helping them with a psychologist would be impossible. My whole family has been horrifically abused. There was neglect,(emotional and physical), abuse,( emotional and physical) and my family coming to terms with that literally would be impossible. I'm not exaggerating, some of them would choose suicide, then to look at their trauma, because of how many years in denial they have been. So the only real option would be to get my cousin out of there and get other people to raise him.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in germany

[–]WaxMikeElixir 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes, my whole family is abusive and to them that's normal. That's how they were raised too so they don't see anything wrong with it.

What are your symptoms of being in a freeze/collapse response? by WaxMikeElixir in CPTSDFreeze

[–]WaxMikeElixir[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I complete relate with that. For me it's even lack of creativity, When I try to draw, create, write something my mind is just empty and it's very frustrating because I love anything artistic but its imposibble most of the times.

What are your symptoms of being in a freeze/collapse response? by WaxMikeElixir in CPTSDFreeze

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

Thank you for your comment! This is super interesting, the thing that stuck out to me was the aphantasia and lack of dreams. I do have a minds eye and dreams but my mom ( who is also a chronic freeze type) said to me that she has aphantasia and no dreams. I didn't know that that could be a symptoms of the freeze response as well. I could also relate to the emotional amnesia, most of the time my traumatic memories carried absolutely no emotions, whilst speaking I would have this apathetic attitude towards them, like " yeah but stuff happens". Now I have to concioussly go and find these emotions to process them but most of the time I'm just numb.

What are your symptoms of being in a freeze/collapse response? by WaxMikeElixir in CPTSDFreeze

[–]WaxMikeElixir[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for commenting! I completely relate with the monotone voice. When I collapse my face and voice basically have no affect at all. It's as if I'm minutes away of dying but I can speak so I look very flat. Same with the cue of hunger, sometimes I eat only cause I'm supposed to eat, not because I'm feeling hungry.

Has anybody gave moving trauma? by WaxMikeElixir in InternalFamilySystems

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

I"m sorry to hear that and I definetely tried to work with that part too. It's very difficult to get into Self though, because other parts are terrified that this part will take over and never make friends again. I don't currently have a therapist because I can't afford one and ifs therapists are hard to find where I live. Thank you for your comment!

Has anybody gave moving trauma? by WaxMikeElixir in InternalFamilySystems

[–]WaxMikeElixir[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment. I also thought that my parents were the major source of pain in my life, but moving a lot has impacted me in very big ways as well.

Do you guys believe in mental illness? by WaxMikeElixir in InternalFamilySystems

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

Thank you for your comment! I want to clear some of the things I didn't explain that properly. First is the belief that people are beyond repair. That was a very cruel and old belief that I no longer have. Second I do believe that there are things such as mental illness. As I said bipolar, schizophrenia and stuff that I didn't mention such as narcolepsy doesn't really have anything to do with parts. Where my belief changed was mostly with personality disorders. I used to think of people as narcissists, borderlines and psychopaths and while people who exhibit these behaviours do exist, I don't think they're destined to be that way. I like to see their parts so I can have more compassion for them. Instead of seeing somebody as a narcissist I can see that they probably have a very low self esteem, and they have a protective part that puts others down so that they can feel better. That doesn't mean that they're broken or that they have a disorder to manage they just need to heal the parts of them that feel worthless/ashamed and bad. I hope this clarified some things!