Submitted by Self-Destruct on 07/26/2020.
I was diagnosed at age 7 as "hyperactive" (late 70's) but dad refused to allow medication.
I also have had many emotional, often anger issues (when rejection or perceived rejection) was present. My father is narcissistic and mother is his enabler. As the middle child I was pushed to the side. Over my school years I impulsively found a lot of trouble. Bad grades, skipping school etc...
I used to be timid, afraid to stand up for myself and tender.
Through two rough marraiges and 16 years as a business owner I niw find myself opposite. I am fast to take the defensive, I speak my mind to anyone, anywhere. I can be a reak butt, I am always looking for others motives. Seems I have transformed into the opposite. I need help finding middle ground.
What type of treatment would be good?
Anyone else with similar issues?
This causes problems in my marriage Dailey and I need help to learn better ways to deal with all this. My wife loves me but I do the jeckle and Hyde with her.
Same here Self D....
Submitted by c ur self on
I was the middle child, narcissistic Father (who abandoned us, mother and two brothers, when I was five)...I was shy, quiet, growing up...But, at some point took on a different ability to speak my thoughts and mind....I had a temper, that would only show up when I felt cornered....I was subjected to many adults who lived irresponsibly and selfish...I didn't want to be that person....So I became a high achiever....Which caused me to struggle with others, who didn't meet the standards I laid out for my self...So, it was easy for me to slip right into the self righteous view, when dealing with others.....
I never told much of this to anyone...Except God....I found his spirit has the power to convict me, and correct me with his love and truth...(Jesus)....If there is another (power) way to see myself, confess these struggles and find healing, I've never found it...Nor have I ever met anyone who has....
Love your screen name "Self-Destruct"....I've come to the realization, that most of my suffering has been Self Inflicted....Whether it's selfishness, pride, anger, or any of the other fleshly trait that so easily can raise up in my heart and mind...
Best wishes to you!