I have suffered from depression since childhood. My short-tempered father expected me to be perfect in everything I did. I grew up thinking I was a failure. My inner voice kept talking about my faults and downplayed my successes. I have had therapy and am trying to think objectively. I belong to various mental health groups, including an NHS group, which tries to help people in my borough. I am willing to help others.
Thank u for sharing, it nice to know that you have dealt with your issues and I know the other groups have helped u a great deal. We appreciate the help u will be offering us when the time comes. Thank u
Welcome to the group I hope you enjoy interaction with new and existing members. I had problems with family and they were perfectionists in all I was asked to do, the problem was the more they played hell and affected my confidence the more errors I used to make, matters were made worse because I had two young Sisters who were encouraged to verbally attack me and tell lies about me. It was even worse when I began going out dancing and was courting, they were ten years younger than me and would scream hell when I went out at night etc. Life was Hell I would smell my failure emmited by all my family
BOB
Thanks, borderriver. I agree that if someone expects me to fail, it affects my confidence. I am older than my sister and brothers, so was always expected to set an example. I reckon I lost out on much of my childhood.
Yes that was the situation I found myself in. I was palmed of to our next doors, they became a Surrogate Family and I became accepted by their Adult family members. They in many ways became my real family. When they died life became one big distraction and upset
BOB
Glad to know. Let go of past is best way to control your situation. Every one had a bad past... glad to know you are in a position of helping other s
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