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GlistenSenior Contributor
@tyme @Shaz51 Is it just me that finds it difficult being around friends or family, who:
1. Think they know all about trauma, know nothing and give advice.
2. Don’t want to deal with their own trauma
In response to: Narcissistic Abuse - How’s your amygdala?
tymeModerator
Hey @Glisten ,
I'm in with you on that one. For some people, if they don't know, maybe their lips should be sealed tight?
Now, the title of your post really captured me. When I was in my heightened BPD state, I used to call myself a "Walking amygdala" - LOL. In other words, my reasoning brain was out the window.
What's been happening for you?
In response to: Re: Narcissistic Abuse - How’s your amygdala?
GlistenSenior Contributor
@tyme Walking Amygdala 😂 - brilliant!
When you lose everything, including yourself. Rebuilding yourself through trauma therapy takes huge effort.
There are no spoons left for people’s self opinionated BS.
Saying someone has “been a victim long enough” is horrible and heartless.
The tough-love attitude could drive a person to self harm.
I’m trapped in 1994 and I can’t wait to get back home to Perth.
In response to: Re: Narcissistic Abuse - How’s your amygdala?
GlistenSenior Contributor
@tyme
I watched The Super Mario Bros movie.
I feel like I was in a relationship with Bowser. My personality alternates between Lumina and Princess Peach.
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