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Need Advice re: Going No Contact
Relationship Stress / by SensibleSquare
Last post
 October 22nd
...See more Hi community, Sorry for any mistakes. I am currently on mobile, and don't speak English that well. I don't want to get too much into details, but I was wondering if anyone has any advice on how to go completely no contact with parents/family who has been very toxic, to put it mildly. I am also seeking advice on how to cope in the meantime with living in an emotionally volatile and chaotic household until distancing and going no contact is possible. I'm really asking for any tips on important items to take when moving out, how do you tell the toxic family members to not contact you again, and any other measures to prevent harassment and potential retaliation once out of the environment (especially knowing that they will not take the news well, plus they know where you currently work and may potentially try to cause problems at the job). Also for the time being, are there any relaxation techniques, any tips on how to build emotional strength to not let the stressful environment bother too much, and also how to respond to those who ask inappropriate personal questions or try to get into your business and you don't wish to answer, but they get mad when you don't or they make a critical comment if you do tell them your plans or happenings in life. Also, I would like tips on how to respond when the toxic people intentionally try to provoke or start arguments for really no reason or they get nasty and make personal attacks when someone tries to enforce a boundary with them or defend themselves from their insults. Any advice is much appreciated ❤
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Histrionic behaviours
Personality Disorders Support / by SensibleSquare
Last post
 November 30th
...See more Hi. I know I'm about to sound like one of those girls we all hated in school. I apologise in advance. I'm not formally diagnosed as Histrionic, but all of my behaviours indicate the strong possibility of me having the disorder. I find that I have a need for constant attention, and when the focus shifts off of me even just for a second, I go crazy. When I was younger, I would pretend like I was sick or injured when I wasnt receiving the attention I thought I needed, and sometimes I would break things or do something to get in trouble. Now that I'm older, I dont usually go to such drastic measures. Instead I do things like wear provocative outfits or dance/act sexually. Many times when I'm out places and I feel like im not the center of attention, I end up storming out and pouting, or I'll swear that I wont ever return and blame the others for not focusing enough on me. Of course, when I receive the attention i need, the behaviour is quelled and I dont act like a brat. A lot of people have become annoyed with me for these behaviours, and I've lost some friends in the process, but I dont know how to stop myself. Any tips besides therapy? Much appreciated, xx
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Is this severe panic or something more serious?
Anxiety Support / by SensibleSquare
Last post
 July 15th, 2018
...See more Hi all, For the last couple of years, I noticed that whenever something comes up to trigger my anxiety, I spiral into this very weird and confusing state. On some occasions I completely shut down and become less responsive and almost robotic-like, and others I'll go into a state of rage or mania and have all of these crazy thoughts and things I want to do. Most recent example is thinking about someone who hurt me. I thought about all the ways to get revenge and my thoughts actually invoked a physiological response. I felt my heart beat faster and my mind started to race and I couldnt slow it down no matter what I tried to do. Eventually I was able to break free of these thoughts, but somehow my brain felt different after the whole ordeal. I'm sorry, it's very hard to explain. But any sort of input as to what it could be and how to deal with it would be much appreciated.
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