marina706
515
9
6
Unintentionally as I find myself in the dating world with the experiences I keep having and have had before, and my self hatred, I can’t stand flirting. Anyone else feel this way? I know it’s not rational at all of course and is just my anxiety and paranoia...
HDMOF
Yes. It is a potential threat source. Use your mind to bend the male to your will, as nature has intended.
marina706
Ha!
Masterdebater31
Don’t like it when men flirt with you? Maybe try making the first move yourself. It’s amazing how few women are willing to try that.
marina706
Good advice, and I have, but I’m just speaking about my NVLD/paranoia issues with romance
iReportStuffYouJackOffTo
marina706
Understandable!
ochermes28
Gain about 200 lbs. Nobody will flirt with you then.
marina706
Good plan!
[deleted]
[deleted]
marina706
I appreciate the advice, and sadly know it as well but I went off a med that helped with my paranoia, because antipsychotics have physical/c
marina706
Side affects and I’m trying to figure out how to shut up my dumb ass mind without it but I’m doing well in other aspects so I’ll get there
[deleted]
[deleted]
marina706
I have my own apartment I just moved closer to my family again, start my new job Monday as a vet assistant, took up knitting. Etc.
LETHARGICpancake
3rd wave feminism
marina706
Nah man just my paranoia like I said it is unfounded it’s in my head but that doesn’t make it easier. I am quite open about my mental probs
LETHARGICpancake
It's not unfounded if that's what you've been taught. Is it a certain kind of flirting, or any flirting?
marina706
No, I was not taught anything honey. I have trauma with men and I have bipolar disorder and it affects my life.+
marina706
It is not the fault of men who flirt with me
LETHARGICpancake
Idk, I know a few girls who were abused about their looks, and it really takes time and reinforcement that they are actually pretty