ecomum Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Hi everyone, I have become increasingly good at not seeking reassurance .however in the past I have . Now I am finding that whenever I do something or express an opinion certain people either say its my 'anxiety' or don't take me seriously.these concerns are not ocd related . The people concerned just don't take anything I say seriously. It is not everyone but the people who do are in my life a lot. I know it's about them being insensitive and patronising and not about me but it is very frustrating. I am a professional and a mum of five well raised older children but I get treated like I'm incapable and stereotyped by certain people. Has anyone else experienced this or have any advice hoe I can deal with it. Thank you Link to comment
Caramoole Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 2 hours ago, ecomum said: Has anyone else experienced this or have any advice hoe I can deal with it I haven't but probably because I've never shared my OCD with anyone, so it's not on the table. You have to be quite assertive and if people are being dismissive & patronising, calmly call them out. Don't ever let people put you down if it's unwarranted & incorrect. People tend to treat you as you let them, don't let them... be your own person Link to comment
ecomum Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share Posted March 3, 2022 Thank you for your reply Caramoole. I think you are right about calmly calling them out. I find it hard because I end up bursting into tears and then looking non assertive then they get even more patronising and believe they are even more right. Its so hard with ocd because I have such low self esteem and on any given day I am worried I have harmed someone so I am already mentally dealing with that, so I am questioning myself and my feelings already. People refer to my 'anxiety' and my crying , 'oh you'll get anxious at this ' ,'oh this will make you cry' like it's a free for all discussion. I know it's these couple of people's rudeness and insensitivity but it undermines me in work ,home decisions etc. I think you are right about being assertive , I may look for some self help I this area. Thank you kindly Link to comment
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