• hrimfaxi_work
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    157 months ago

    I used to struggle with accepting compliments until I learned that “Well, that feels nice to hear” expressed using whatever tone is appropriate for the moment/compliment giver works in practically every instance.

    You can branch out into other more healthy ways of accepting compliments from there!

      • hrimfaxi_work
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        27 months ago

        I’m not a therapist, so I wouldn’t know for sure. But I have dealt with a lot of my own trust issues by remembering that I can control the way that I show up, but I can’t control the way other people do.

        If I think someone might have questionable intent with how they engage with me, that’s their business. The way I behave in response is my business.

        It’s reframed the way I interact with folks in a lot of ways. I can deal with manipulative people to whatever extent I must, but then be like, “Okay, peace,” instead of being drawn into whatever bullshit they have going on.

        That’s just me, though. Everyone’s experiences and relationships are different. I hope you’re well!

  • @Emerald@lemmy.world
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    67 months ago

    Image Transcription: Twitter Post


    Shenanigans, @Shenanigans_luv

    I can’t take criticism and I also don’t know how to accept a compliment so good luck communicating with me I guess

  • tygerprints
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    27 months ago

    Well you’re in for a rough life if you can’t take criticism, that’s for sure. A good part of life is being faced with disagreement and with people who think you’re an a-shole (yes all of us deal with that).

    A famous actor once said he saved all his negative reviews but none of the positive ones. When he was asked why he did this, he said, “I learn much more from criticism than I do from praise.”

    It does take a lot of inner strength and maturity to respond well to criticism and also it requires insight to see why criticism is so valuable.

  • MacN'Cheezus
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    27 months ago

    Literally posts this on Twitter, where the only thing you get is criticism and compliments.

  • NegativeLookBehind
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    -247 months ago

    Good luck passing off your social ineptitude onto everyone else your whole life, instead of addressing the problems

    • @Monument@lemmy.sdf.org
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      257 months ago

      Do you normally misjudge jokes as sincere statements, and assume a narrative based on that misunderstanding?

      A sort of charming and self deprecating statement about one’s disability (ADHD) is often more socially acceptable than, well… what you said.

      If you find yourself missing social cues often, such as the fact that the above post is clearly in jest - perhaps you should work on figuring that out.

    • @ThatWeirdGuy1001@lemmy.world
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      7 months ago

      Ah yes in the world of shit mental health care people need to just get their mental health figured out.

      Boomer thought process.

      • NegativeLookBehind
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        -77 months ago

        Not my intention, but if you post shit like that on social media, essentially shrugging it off and making it someone else’s problem, yea, that’s on you. Mental health is a huge issue, one I’ve dealt with myself, but saying “oh, yea I’m fucked up, deal with it” is bullshit.

        • @ThatWeirdGuy1001@lemmy.world
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          107 months ago

          I see it more if a lighthearted way of expressing frustration over their mental state.

          Sorry I apparently woke up and chose violence today. Maybe I didn’t sleep very well. Anyways cheers