Gentle reminder that things like "you're over reacting" "It's not a big deal" "You are freaking out over nothing" over genuine distress is psychological warfare and gaslighting. It is used to undermine the individual and make them doubt their resolve and emotions. - ThreadSky

sandstonevt.bsky.social • 7 days ago

Gentle reminder that things like "you're over reacting" "It's not a big deal" "You are freaking out over nothing" over genuine distress is psychological warfare and gaslighting. It is used to undermine the individual and make them doubt their resolve and emotions.

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warrenwp.bsky.social•7 days ago

Louder for my specific dad.

sandstonevt.bsky.social•7 days ago

evan-the-tired.bsky.social•7 days ago

Unfortunately, I'm probably guilty of this myself to a degree. However, if I were to say that I thought someone was overplaying what I believe to be a minor issue, I would go into good detail as to why I think that in my reasoning. Sometimes it's just a misunderstanding, sometimes it's not

evan-the-tired.bsky.social•7 days ago

Do not get me wrong, I fully agree with your explanation here. A lot of people use it as a disarming tactic in an argument.

My brain seems to like to play devils advocate by default, so I end up being contradictory for some people.
I guess I feel like context matters for that?

sandstonevt.bsky.social•7 days ago

While I agree. Undermining someone's feelings isn't helpful or kind nor is it emotionally intelligent. Making someone feel lesser for their emotions is dehumanizing in a way. Of course talking it out is emotionally intelligent but these phrases aren't.

evan-the-tired.bsky.social•7 days ago

actually fair
my meaning is very simmilar, but my wording is more considered
i absolutely agree that using those words like that, will lead to nothing but issues

i guess its harder for me to put into words? for me its more helping make apparent what i think is obv, to give them (wife) a varied view

sandstonevt.bsky.social•7 days ago

This was frequently used towards patients with neurlogical disorders. It is also frequently used by hate groups and fascist to isolate those that show resistance to their ideas. You are NOT crazy. You are valid ❤️

rajinkarion.bsky.social•7 days ago

As a person who has high functioning autism who has been told I’m over reacting to something that’s stresses me out or etc makes me feel invisible. but this post hit me in the feels

sandstonevt.bsky.social•7 days ago

Don't ever doubt yourself for feeling how you feel. Your emotions are yours not for others to deem "correct" or "wrong"

rajinkarion.bsky.social•7 days ago

I’ve been Through many mental battles both irl and in the Vtuber community: from being bullied to “beast hunted” drama wars , banned blocked & people being afraid of me calling me a autistic monster freak you begin to loose trust in people & the world but I’ve discovered this

rajinkarion.bsky.social•7 days ago

The journey of 1000 miles may begin with the first step, the journey of recovery & trusting others take someone extending the hand of friendship. There’s people who still do talk about me in bad faith because of my dark past due to old drama but I keep my chin up

rajinkarion.bsky.social•7 days ago

Sometimes we must rise above ourselves to achieve a higher understanding of our lives by conquering our darkest fears, fighting our monsters both inside & out and accepting ourselves for who we are.

rajinkarion.bsky.social•7 days ago

Preaching the truth 🦁🫂🥹

digitalwraith.bsky.social•7 days ago

Logical I know this but 20 years of being told my reactions and emotions are wrong change you. I actually tried to find drugs to eliminate or suppress my emotions for that reason.

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