My therapist taught me the brick metaphor and it has helped me so much! When I start feeling like this I visualize picking up a brick. I examine it and say to myself “is this actually my brick to carry or is it someone’s else’s who is pawning it off on me because they know I’ll take it” if I then decide it’s not mine to carry I say “I am leaving this brick here but leaving it doesn’t affect my -insert affirmation- self worth, my integrity, my morals” and this has helped me a lot with not letting other people reactions or emotions mess with my emotions.
2025-07-09 14:01:35
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Junie :
It’s awful! My husband triggers me so damn much and he does not care!
2025-07-08 00:44:35
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strawhatpirate100 :
This is how I grew up it’s exhausting
2025-07-09 11:11:47
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🥨elissa :
I was abused as a child. I can sense everything from ppl! I can also predict things.
2025-07-08 10:16:36
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Tracy | Designs,Crafts & Chaos :
This isn't something everyone feels?? I've never had anyone say this outl oud. wow. interesting. 100% me.
2025-07-08 15:04:36
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Priscilla :
This is the first time Ive ever heard anyone explain this part of my thoughts and feelings, it’s exhausting to the point I keep to myself to avoid these feelings.
2025-07-08 08:29:33
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TrudyBsGlutenFree :
🙋♀️every moment of every day. It’s debilitating being around people; reading every single detail: body language, expression, tone of voice, inflections……
2025-07-08 13:17:36
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debbiehobson856 :
Oh it’s my childhood
2025-07-08 01:01:49
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Nledbetter :
How do I stop
2025-07-08 16:56:01
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Momretired :
How do I stop it
2025-07-08 00:25:57
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demaylot :
I’m exhausted 😩 send help
2025-07-08 00:39:19
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Your Mama :
ohh I feel this one. if someone's energy shifts at all I instantly start spiraling 😭
2025-07-08 21:13:17
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Gaga 🪬 :
I have autism and I noticed every single change and I’ve never been abused
2025-07-08 21:02:08
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Houlston212 :
Aaaaaallllll daaaaaay loooooong
2025-07-07 23:44:10
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Cynthia White :
What are some self regulation techniques?
2025-07-08 18:39:44
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Carla’sCartoons :
Silence is Always a negative!
2025-07-08 06:20:34
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GeorgiannaS :
As a psychotherapist, I have explained this to clients in a bit of a different way, but I really like how you put this , saving and transcribing!☺️thank you
2025-07-08 12:22:35
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NissiJoy :
I struggle with this..but I have learned to go to that person and ask "is there peace between us?" Game changer!
2025-07-08 11:33:46
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bchgrl :
So me!!! But why am I like this? Great childhood, no abuse etc.,, why??
2025-07-09 11:57:44
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aw, look how cute :
Okay I saw this for a reason but wildling distracted by your amazing glasses where are they from plz.
2025-07-13 18:27:40
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shannonbirt955 :
I need to share this with my sister but she’s only on instagram and this video isn’t there yet. 🤔
2025-07-10 14:04:02
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glitterevy :
This is me so much!!
2025-10-04 00:45:15
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thepirate544 :
Wow wow wow wow
2025-07-09 00:17:36
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Garrick :
I always used to feel guilty if I asked my dad to go somewhere and traffic was bad and he got annoyed. I always felt like it was my fault for asking him to go.
2025-07-10 18:04:57
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yes :
Maybe people don’t deal directly so they assume others are communicating with silence the same way they do themselves.
2025-07-08 14:13:08
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