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Do you trust yourself when it comes to decision making or is there a part of you that constantly questions your own judgement?

Especially when it comes to your private life and in meeting new partners.
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Coralmist · 41-45, F
This is a major issue for me. I was under narcissistic and sadistic abuse for 20+ years , daily, and it absolutely messed my mind. I doubt EVERYTHING I do or say. I had to begin reading about narcissism in depth years ago to try to understand my anxiety disorder. They want you to question everything about yourself, so THEY can always be IN CONTROL. But my own parent alluded to that I should barely even have a right to be ALIvE, never mind just that I shouldn't trust my own decisions. It was horrible and a nightmare, and I don't date at all b/c of how tainted and broken I feel. I have read the narcissist makes you doubt everything..and that is pure TRUTH. How do I come out of this though? people say do what you love and then you will see you are capable. WEll that is true to a point but what about all the hundreds of things we do that we don't love.... I question literally all I do or say. I was always 'bad' , 'wrong'.. always , EVEN if someone wronged me as a kid, she would blame ME. It was torture.
Primnproper · 56-60, F
@Coralmist you need to give yourself time to believe in yourself and your ability again. It doesn’t come over night so cut yourself some slack. It takes a while to undo years of abuse and negative behaviour and control.
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@Primnproper Thank you. I can't work full time as I once did, so am trying to get disability soon. But I don't have the work credits I think you need to get ON it. I feel stuck and helpless. I am 42 and to never have a true relationship by now? I feel sadness and shame. Because I wonder if I will ever feel enough for someone. Maybe I am inherently, but as far as relationships, people do have certain expectations.. I feel I can't meet any :( I have cried so many nights, wondering how a person like a malignant narcissist exists,. But ty, I am working at this, but its' taken many years to make even a dent in healing. I need to separate myself fully from the abuse, but it is so HARD. You identify with being low and incapable for years. But that is all based on an awful person's meausrement, not others, or even my own. :( Thanks Prim🫂
Primnproper · 56-60, F
@Coralmist look in the mirror until you see the person you really are and not the person they portrayed you or trained you to believe you were. Have faith in your own decisions regarding yourself. Shut off that voice in your head that’s telling you different and listen to yourself and your heart.❤️
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@Primnproper I really appreciate that Prim ... thank you 🌷💜
Primnproper · 56-60, F
@Coralmist you’re always welcome. Message me anytime you want to sound off.🤗