I totally get this...but...the issue is, even if they do 'accept' my needs, I won't really believe that they do, and think they're just being polite - or even that they're relieved they got out of hanging out with me...(Like "Oh.... If they'd meant it, they might have suggested chilling and watching a movie or something instead of shopping. They mustn't like me. Oh well ...guess I shouldn't bug them anymore..." (and then of course I won't suggest hanging out like that instead because I think they don't like me so they won't want to and I don't want to force them to be polite and do it anyway...)) π€·ββοΈ A never-ending spiral of RSD/low-self-esteem....
Hi Martin! Yes I completely get that, it's a very common reaction among people with ADHD π I'll see if I can find a book to explore soon that could help us with this RSD spiral π
The issue with me specifically is that I tend to overthink it too much. Even if I do tell them about it, either they act really passive-aggressive or just straight aggression. When they do act nice and understanding all I think is that theyβre lying to be nice. How do I stop that?? The mindset has been crumbling me in many situations..
That's a very good question Celina! I'm not sure yet how you could change your mindset around this issue but I hope I'll find a few solutions in the next books I'll cover ππ
I totally get this...but...the issue is, even if they do 'accept' my needs, I won't really believe that they do, and think they're just being polite - or even that they're relieved they got out of hanging out with me...(Like "Oh.... If they'd meant it, they might have suggested chilling and watching a movie or something instead of shopping. They mustn't like me. Oh well ...guess I shouldn't bug them anymore..." (and then of course I won't suggest hanging out like that instead because I think they don't like me so they won't want to and I don't want to force them to be polite and do it anyway...)) π€·ββοΈ A never-ending spiral of RSD/low-self-esteem....
Hi Martin! Yes I completely get that, it's a very common reaction among people with ADHD π I'll see if I can find a book to explore soon that could help us with this RSD spiral π
That's super kind of you to think of looking for a book! I mean, I know it might help you too, but still....! π Thank you.
I'm here to help π«‘βΊοΈπ!!
Thank you. (now excuse me while I go and cry....lol/not-lol)π₯Ή
Iβm a teacher in junior high- could I print off some of your pictures to post in my classroom? I think theyβd really help my students.
Yes of course Katie ππ!!
The issue with me specifically is that I tend to overthink it too much. Even if I do tell them about it, either they act really passive-aggressive or just straight aggression. When they do act nice and understanding all I think is that theyβre lying to be nice. How do I stop that?? The mindset has been crumbling me in many situations..
That's a very good question Celina! I'm not sure yet how you could change your mindset around this issue but I hope I'll find a few solutions in the next books I'll cover ππ
Thanks πβ€οΈ
I'm sorry you when through this Peter π³! Definitely not a good friend π€¨! But I'm glad you found someone that respects your needs now π€!!