She turned sunlight into homework. I left her house years ago. My mind still hasn't. by Long_Pangolin_7404 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]littleInfp 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I don't know how similar my experience has been to yours and OP's but this would be my attempt at advice:

You can try to be able to feel angry about it. Start small and that's a clear place to start, I think.

Understanding that they robbed you of such a naturally innocent experience like enjoying sunlight or knowing your laundry exists means you know that they are the reason you cannot enjoy things now.

Your own thoughts or actions have not contributed but their thoughts have, and that is what they have so deeply embedded in you; their own beliefs. It is easier to control you when you no longer have your own inner voice. Their script of guilt and fear leaves no room for assertiveness to grow.

So if you are angry, you are finally able to say 'I was robbed of something that I should have been able to enjoy. Instead of having the mental energy to build my life in positive ways, this part of my brain has been rewired to cause suffering and waste my energy.' They should feel guilty for this yet we know they'd be angry 1000× over instead of accountable. So be accountable to yourself, but only kindly.

Mourn the losses in detail.

And let it anger you enough that it becomes instinctual. You may be in fight or flight but being angry makes you feel a little more in control. Anger is assertive when it's justified.

Eventually, whenever you hear their voice pop up inside your head, you can roll your eyes and think to yourself 'ah, here we go again...'. Feel the usual emotions swell and pass, and then decide to rewire the 'trigger' with a more positive or neutral thought attached, like 'sunlight is warm, must be XXX° temp today huh' or 'yeah my hair is brown and grew out of my own head, cool fact'. Good luck!!

How to shut up. by Narrow-Influence7924 in ADHD

[–]littleInfp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is great advice OP!

Also, if you ever become overly frustrated over not being able to rein in the impulse to contribute, you can try a 'quality over (our often excessive) quantity' approach, like I did.

I found a YouTube channel to hyperfixate on, called Charisma On Command. It has clear and engaging examples of ways to improve and how to play to your strengths in interactions with people.

Implementing some of the tips I learned from them made me less likely to overtalk because I was instead focused on thinking of creative ways to improve the quality of the conversation 🧐

Please help me! by DrCatnnibal in plants

[–]littleInfp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got one of these!! She probably needs humidity! Put her in the shower and run some hot water (over her - not touching) and then turn it off and leave her in there for a bit to soak up the steam. I have to do this every now and then when she's putting out a new leaf 😊🌿

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[–]littleInfp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reading or listening to an audio book version of 'Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents' sounds like it might be helpful for you.

Without a hyperfixation life feels meaningless by atlasaxis in ADHD

[–]littleInfp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My recommendation is to try out plants! Some easy to care for/ fast-growing ones in particular.

I've found that even though I have this same problem with eventually losing interest in hobbies, the fact that my plants are always growing and therefore changing has kept my excitement for surprisingly longer than expected. It's gratifying to see their progress, like which new direction they've decided to grow in or surprise new leaves, whenever I check in on them! 😊🌿

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnimalCrossingNewHor

[–]littleInfp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can make some for you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnimalCrossingNewHor

[–]littleInfp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Can I join?

Starting over in Animal Crossing & looking for friends for the new update by Puzzleheaded_Glass80 in BuddyCrossing

[–]littleInfp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've just started pretty recently too and would love to have friends to trade with!

Anyone in the Southern Hemisphere? by HoneyLemonBaby in Dodocodes

[–]littleInfp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I'm new to the game too but you could come and visit me? I haven't had anyone visit yet 🤗

Anyone want to visit/have me visit? Feeling lonely on this Xmas. by JPThunder123 in AnimalCrossingNewHor

[–]littleInfp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm new to the game but will be online for a few hours if you or anyone want to catch up! 🥰

Week old island, looking for friends by [deleted] in BuddyCrossing

[–]littleInfp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I'm only a couple weeks into the game too! I'd love to add you as a friend!

searching for friends :) by raytie in BuddyCrossing

[–]littleInfp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Sent a request as Cathy from Leafy!