General Being complimented - a poll

[Sideways]

For most of my adult life, genuine compliments would trigger suicidal thoughts. It was a complex part of my pathology and the extent of my self-loathing.

But I’d add to that: people that really mattered to me? Could see that (because it was often trez obvious), and would persist anyway, gently and genuinely. And I’m eternally grateful to them for that.

 

[lostforgottensoul]

Do you like being complimented?

Nope.

Why/Why not?

Because I can't stand good things being said about me. My inner self argues. My entire self argues. I can't let myself believe any good things about me..even the smallest of things. It's the opposite of what was said to me my entire life. It's the opposite of what I believe about myself.

Plus many other reasons.

Do you feel as a cripple sometimes because of

Yep. All the time. Both because of mental and physical issues.

Does being complimented how well you cope/how well your sufferer copes help is it neutral or does it hurt?

Are you asking if being complimented hurts? If so, yes!

 

[scout86]

Because I can't stand good things being said about me. My inner self argues. My entire self argues. I can't let myself believe any good things about me..even the smallest of things.

Yet. You can't do any of that YET.