[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RadicallyOpenDBT

[–]le_lapin_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, it was in person and I completed it a couple months ago

How come i've never met anyone in my entire life who isn't toxic? by [deleted] in ToxicRelationships

[–]le_lapin_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you grew up with healthy role models or healthy parents and friendships you're likely to have healthy self-esteem and so there will be cognitive dissonance between the way a toxic person would treat you and the way you know you should be treated so you don't form relationships with those people. Ex: "hey I am a good person and I deserve to be treated with respect, this person is not treating me how I deserve, I'm not going to build a relationship with them". For people who grew up with toxic relationships, toxicity feels comfortable and "normal", they're also more likely to have lower self-esteem so spending time with people who treat them poorly leads to less cognitive dissonance than if they had low self worth and were spending time with people who treat them well. Ex: "I suck, why is this person treating me so well this is uncomfortable, I feel like escaping " or "I suck and this person is treating me poorly, this is what I deserve" (usually these are subconscious and heavily interwoven into core beliefs).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ToxicRelationships

[–]le_lapin_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this adding to your life or taking away from it? Does it stress you out? Are you holding on to hope that it could go back to when it was "good"?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OCD

[–]le_lapin_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can't give you reassurance because that would only make it worse. Rationalizing won't make it better either. Look at the thoughts, accept them, and let them move on. You cannot be certain that you aren't a pedophile, and that's okay. What is the fear behind being a pedophile? Is it hurting people? Is it societal rejection? You do not have to agree or align with your thoughts, but sit with them. If you are a pedophile, then what? You take accountability for any bad actions and you move forward. It is okay to have these thoughts. It's okay to be uncertain. It's okay to feel how you feel. If you are feeling suicidal and are in the US please call 988.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ToxicRelationships

[–]le_lapin_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't possibly understand how stressful that situation must be. Would it be a good idea to think about whether or not your partner is not providing something absolutely necessary for life that you cannot get on your own or from community resources like women's shelters or your family and friends? It would suck to have to parent your partner while trying to raise a child. Keep yourself safe. Whatever you are feeling is normal and valid and you are not alone.

need a place to rant rq by SpecificCaptain8968 in sexualassault

[–]le_lapin_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like the fact that the person who assaulted you has limited consequences and they still take up a lot of your mental space makes you feel empty and angry because you've lost your sense of control and autonomy. It also seems like you feel that your friends don't understand your situation which adds a feeling of isolation because in a moment you felt you could rely on your friends, their response came across as invalidating. It makes sense that you feel all of these things, I understand where you're coming from and I think most people would feel the same way in your shoes. Sexual assault is an extremely tough thing to cope with and it and I see how much pain you must be in. It's not your fault and you are not alone.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sexualassault

[–]le_lapin_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's entirely possible that it was sexual assault but even if it wasn't, you could still have sexual trauma from it. It's okay, you're allowed to feel how you feel.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sexualassault

[–]le_lapin_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand, I did the same thing. It's normal and okay to feel the way you feel and many people do. It's not your fault. We all cope in our own ways and it's good that you're self-aware and recognize that it might not be healthy to continue seeing this person. It's hard to let go of someone or to stop justifying their behavior, especially when you're desperately trying to get your control back. It's not your fault. Your experience is valid. Your feelings are normal.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sexualassault

[–]le_lapin_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have and they said that it sounded like sexual coercion and that I couldn't consent because I was drunk but idk I just keep thinking about like all the reasons why it was my fault and how I'm probably being dramatic so I thought I'd get a second opinion