No emotions allowed in this house
This is still a new community where we're trying to frame the discussion of a very overlooked part of the human condition: childhood emotional neglect by primary caregivers. Help us get things started by contributing your thoughts and inviting others to join.
Why do I care so much about what others think of me?
This is a community for discussing the up-and-coming field of emotional intelligence (defined loosely as the ability to identify, assess, and control the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups).
I have no words
This is still a new community where we're trying to frame the discussion of a very overlooked part of the human condition: childhood emotional neglect by primary caregivers. Help us get things started by contributing your thoughts and inviting others to join.
Unbearable when she's home
A place of support for those who have become conscious of their enmeshment trauma.
Grossed out by affection?
This is still a new community where we're trying to frame the discussion of a very overlooked part of the human condition: childhood emotional neglect by primary caregivers. Help us get things started by contributing your thoughts and inviting others to join.
For those with oversheltering enmeshing parents
Place for people to discuss Avoidant Personality Disorder. Discussion can be about personal stories, treatment ideas, support for yourself or others, and ideas with how to deal with your own problems dealing with AvPD (not to be confused with Avoidant Attachment!)
Lack of boundaries is ruining my life. how do you set them and...
To post here, read the pinned post, do NOT message the moderators. To keep this a safe space for avoidant attachers, this subreddit is strictly moderated. Please review the subreddit rules prior to participating to ensure this subreddit remains on topic. For those who do not have an avoidant attachment style looking for answers, there is a wealth of information for you available by keyword searching "FAQ." Non-avoidant participation is limited and enforced. Please respect our space.
Anyone else struggle to cry?
This is still a new community where we're trying to frame the discussion of a very overlooked part of the human condition: childhood emotional neglect by primary caregivers. Help us get things started by contributing your thoughts and inviting others to join.
Whyyyy am I so scared of bugs ðŸ˜
#**We are no longer allowing posts about politics**
Being recommended controversial subs
💠Pesky things that aggravate the mind, seeds of discontent, forever left behind.
Stop asking me "are you okay?" "how are you feeling?"
This is still a new community where we're trying to frame the discussion of a very overlooked part of the human condition: childhood emotional neglect by primary caregivers. Help us get things started by contributing your thoughts and inviting others to join.
I can get better at talking, but will I get better at being me?
Place for people to discuss Avoidant Personality Disorder. Discussion can be about personal stories, treatment ideas, support for yourself or others, and ideas with how to deal with your own problems dealing with AvPD (not to be confused with Avoidant Attachment!)
Chronic hypervigilance and insomnia?
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is rarely discussed in public forums, even though healthy connection to others is an integral part of healing. This is a peer support community for those who have undergone prolonged trauma and came out the other side alive and kicking, but with wounds that need tending. This is also a place for friends and family of the victims to come for support.
Do you live alone?
Place for people to discuss Avoidant Personality Disorder. Discussion can be about personal stories, treatment ideas, support for yourself or others, and ideas with how to deal with your own problems dealing with AvPD (not to be confused with Avoidant Attachment!)
Friendly reminder, don't open up to parents about your trauma
This is still a new community where we're trying to frame the discussion of a very overlooked part of the human condition: childhood emotional neglect by primary caregivers. Help us get things started by contributing your thoughts and inviting others to join.
Anger and curiosity, the two emotions saving me right now
Place for people to discuss Avoidant Personality Disorder. Discussion can be about personal stories, treatment ideas, support for yourself or others, and ideas with how to deal with your own problems dealing with AvPD (not to be confused with Avoidant Attachment!)
I hate how it's culturally acceptable to pressure people into spending time with or bonding with your family
This is still a new community where we're trying to frame the discussion of a very overlooked part of the human condition: childhood emotional neglect by primary caregivers. Help us get things started by contributing your thoughts and inviting others to join.
The numbness has caught up to me (unfortunately)
A place for recovery, or just for looking at memes to forget about the pain.
Everytime ðŸ«
Place for people to discuss Avoidant Personality Disorder. Discussion can be about personal stories, treatment ideas, support for yourself or others, and ideas with how to deal with your own problems dealing with AvPD (not to be confused with Avoidant Attachment!)
Have you ever had cards appear in your dreams?
For tarot enthusiasts of all experience levels and belief systems. Beginners, professionals and skeptics welcome! Discuss the history of tarot cards, oracle cards, lenormand, and other cartomancy systems; learn theory, compare reading techniques, and more.
Meme thread to laugh through the pain 🥹
Place for people to discuss Avoidant Personality Disorder. Discussion can be about personal stories, treatment ideas, support for yourself or others, and ideas with how to deal with your own problems dealing with AvPD (not to be confused with Avoidant Attachment!)
Imagine fearing connection more than confrontation 🥲
Place for people to discuss Avoidant Personality Disorder. Discussion can be about personal stories, treatment ideas, support for yourself or others, and ideas with how to deal with your own problems dealing with AvPD (not to be confused with Avoidant Attachment!)
I hate when people try to get me to be okay with them casually using slurs
A peer-to-peer support community for BIPoC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) folks who have experienced complex trauma (C-PTSD). Mixed-race folks welcome! We aim to provide a safe and supportive space for BIPoC to speak directly to lived experiences. Some topics we discuss: racism, colorism, immigration, parental abuse, cultural identity. Racism, as well as any invalidation or gaslighting thereof, will not be tolerated.