Recent content by Kay Mouse

Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful response. It was very useful to me and has given me something to think about.

I had thought it existed on a spectrum of sorts, but apparently I am wrong. I had formulated that perspective based on quite a few areas of research, but perhaps, as someone else stated, the definition has become more convoluted over time since it has entered the mainstream lexicon. Either way...

I think there probably has been some misunderstandings here as regards to what constitutes gaslighting. My definition of it is that it is an attempt on the part of one human being to undermine another human beings perception of reality by forcing them to question their own perception of reality...

Well, it's news to me that a person cannot accidentally gaslight someone and that it has to have intent behind it. If that truly is the case, then I am in the unenviable position of having more than one disordered individual in my immediate family. I challenge anyone here to tell me that...

I have experienced emotional avoidance issues myself, i.e. I would shame them and try and stamp them back down with addictions. A natural part of that can be reacting negatively to strong emotional reactions in others and/or denial of the legitimacy of others emotions. I also have a highly...

Gaslighting is everywhere. Invalidating another person's emotions and/or perspectives is another form of gas-lighting. Although people with personality disorders have turned this into an art form, it is also used by the rest of the population, particularly amongst people with emotionally...

She doesn't know about PTSD, because I am not yet formally diagnosed. I am still waiting on an appointment. I have a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome, and experience intermittent anxiety and depression. I interpreted the 'addressing your issues' part as referring to the fact that her and I...

I wanted to let everyone who responded to this thread know that I had a response to my text, and what all your perspectives are on it. It was as follows: "I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble sleeping. Perhaps you need to address unresolved issues? Give me a ring if and when you are up to...

Thank you to all of you for responding to me. It was useful and supportive x

Absolutely fine again. Funny thing was I have been having a really awesome day and practicing music, and all has been well. And then... that. I just burst into tears I was so afraid. But I feel better now. The written word does not faze me, it's the face to face stuff I can't do. Lol, it's...

I sent a text saying: "No. I am once again sleep deprived and am not up to speaking on the phone. However, I am not shutting down your basic human right to communicate so please email me tomorrow with whatever you feel like saying, and I will endeavour to respond in a timely fashion. That may...

My anxiety has just gone into hyperdrive. I have had a text from my Mother, whom I have not spoken to for a month now, saying "I would like to phone you, is that ok?" She is an abusive individual. Probable narc. I cannot take this; it's a double bind. If I say yes, I will have to cope with...

You are cared about. Even though these exchanges are taking place over the Internet, the positive intent is still there. I acknowledge and validate your humanity. Myself, I wish there were ways to meet other people near where I live who have been affected my trauma, but there are no such...

I had this exact issue with Efexor. Minor electrical jolts every time I moved my head, lasted about a fortnight. Coming off them was one of the best things I ever did. I'll never go back to meds no matter how bad things get.