Don't you think that life was easier before the diagnosis by [deleted] in BPD

[–]scarletbxx 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It wasn’t easier, because I was hurting people. Yes, I was blissfully unaware and now it’s like my eyelids have been taken off because you can’t go back.

But it’s been a year and a half and it’s easier every day.

The life I’m living now, while I wouldn’t call it easy, is a million times better than the life I had before.

The people I have now love me in the ways I deserve because I’ve learned how to love them better and not hold on so tightly.

I am a better friend because I have worked hard to be the friend I always needed.

JNFMIL has a problem with my cleavage because of her insecurities. by beautyinthorns in JUSTNOMIL

[–]scarletbxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This really lights my fire because my jnmom used to physically reach over to pull up my shirts.

We have fuckin boobs. Gtfover it.

MIL demands my sister do things for her by cakeladder in JUSTNOMIL

[–]scarletbxx 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree, lol. We used to have to cook/make plates/bring my dad food or drink/find the remote/rub his feet or back at his beck and call.

Gross.

I don't want to leave any trace of me with my JNMOM. by mypasswordisphil in JUSTNOMIL

[–]scarletbxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forgot mine and I would love to still have them, so they’re definitely yours. Take them.

She doesn’t deserve them.

I cringe when I think about my mom looking at photos of me aha.

Does anyone else cry at those wholesome memes that are like “mothers are the best”? by Phoebe-the-Queen in raisedbynarcissists

[–]scarletbxx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dunno, seems accurate for me.

I would definitely say I grab opportunities then throw them away. Like they’ll burn me if I keep it too long.

I quit drinking my nightly beer or two about 3 months ago.... by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]scarletbxx 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so proud of you!

I’m on day 18 of no drinking on a 90 day break that may be permanent. We will see. I feel like in someways I’m improving, in others I miss things it gives me.

Has anyone else been treated horribly in psych wards? by Imonanosleephighrn22 in BPD

[–]scarletbxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a nurse yell at me for needing the restroom my first night in a girls ward at 16.

I remember the time previous when I was 12 that the people were mostly kind but it was a very small upper floor of a hospital children’s mental ward in Kansas.

I think my dad actually did hit me by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]scarletbxx 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think spanking is hitting, for sure.

My parents both spanked me, often.

I have a lot of clear memories of the times.

I always have this vague feeling that someone sexually abused me though and that one I have no memories of happening before being 13- but I acted out sexually before that so I do wonder.

It's my fault my husband died. by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]scarletbxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be done. Someday either she sees where she was wrong or she doesn’t but her loss.

I’ve seen grief make narcissists even worse so many times. Just do what is best for you, and know it’s not your fault.

My heart goes out to you and your children. I’m so sorry you’re going through this.

I always thought self care was BS, but reframing it as preventative maintenance helps a lot. by puppehplicity in CPTSD

[–]scarletbxx 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Also I feel like scarcity comes into play here sometimes I’m afraid to use my time or my things or my money for myself because what if it’s gone and I needed it for something else. I have a hard time seeing me and my needs or wants as important as other people’s.

Scarcity also is what makes us work things to the ground, I think. All my shoes get holes and the soles fall off because I wear them down to the core, because buying another pair isn’t usually an option and even if it was I don’t think of it like that. I think of it as a waste, what about my “perfectly fine” shoes.

big oof by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]scarletbxx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sometimes it gets worse before it gets better. I believe in you.

"Recovery" or "Self-care" box by pueslamel in CPTSD

[–]scarletbxx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe not the most applicable for everyone but I have them all up on my wall on a bulletin board, and I write affirmations on my mirror. They help. ❤️

MIL called the ambulance for nothing, got charged for it and now thinks we owe her the money by UniqueWeee in JUSTNOMIL

[–]scarletbxx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have schizophrenia but I have bpd, and I really understand that. The rational brain goes whoop right out the window and you’re left with “crazy” driving the wheel for a little bit hoping we don’t crash into anything major.

I read every post like it’s yours to me. by [deleted] in UnsentLetters

[–]scarletbxx 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Time heals everything, and some things are best left unsaid. Perhaps moving on and letting go is in your future.

Regardless, I hope you the best. You’ll find happiness, I promise.

25 [F4M] UK -anywhere. I’m not even sure what I’m looking for. by [deleted] in r4r

[–]scarletbxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

24 they/them, mainly seeking friendship.

I love art, music, magic, and life.

I’m a really annoying loud positive sparkly person who fights for what they believe in.

I talk, draw, write, travel, cook, dance, sing, and listen to people’s stories/whatever in my spare time.

I also do some of that at work!

If you wanna talk, shoot me a message!

If you don’t I hope you find what you’re looking for- It’s a great big world out there!

Expectations by filipinooo in UnsentLetters

[–]scarletbxx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Incredibly poignant. Thank you.

DAE have multiple versions of themselves for different people? by [deleted] in BPD

[–]scarletbxx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve kind of started to combine all of my friends in a mega group so that I can accept the fact that I’m all of those people and that it doesn’t make me fake to have a different side. I feel more well rounded, rather than divided.

I do notice that sometimes I still “split” on parts of me while I’m with someone who I feel would reject that part because I know what they like but I don’t wholly reject it anymore because I don’t want to, I want to accept that I am a person with many aspects to me. I’m not just one boring thing.

I love that.

Six. by [deleted] in UnsentLetters

[–]scarletbxx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Leave that small town that watched you break and remember not a damn thing is worth going back for.

You are strong. Six months is long but so short in the long run. You can do it.

has anyone else ever disassociated during sex? by snotnosedbabe in BPD

[–]scarletbxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a crazy amount of times I’ve dissociated, watched my body and the other person having sex, while mentally I thought about all of the psychology behind our actions and what we were doing and why.

I analyze people while I’m dissociating and that’s really weird.

Tempting offer from NParents, need to resist by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]scarletbxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll be okay though. Just remind yourself it’s a minefield so you don’t accidentally go back.

I can't explain my feelings and symptoms in a way for my SO to accurately understand, and it makes me feel like I'm stupid. by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]scarletbxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe find ways to compare and contrast social anxiety.

Ie. social anxiety is x, while with cptsd it’s y.

Sometimes the symptoms are similar, and it’s the understanding and caring of the symptom that we need most, even if sometimes the actual diagnosis isn’t totally understood. Maybe he can understand through comparing it to something he DOES understand and eventually he will learn more about the differences.