Taking things way too personally?!
Question: Taking things way too personally.?
Today my counselor said I was dramatizing things, because I guess I was upset at small things, the type of stuff most people can handle on a day to day basis. But I wasnt trying to cause trouble, its just how I felt. This made me feel terrible. Like my problems arent important or whatever. And this is not the first time I have heard this, my mom would always say to me stop being so overly dramatic. Even when my best friend tried to rape me and I got the strength to tell my mom, thats what she said. Im so used to hearing it now, but I still hate it. I dont want to be mad at my counselor for saying that, but Ill feel like an idiot bringing it up, and as hard as Ive tried to get over it, I cant, and its annoying. I dont hold grudges but I cant move on either. Please help!Health Question & Answer
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screw what your counselor says.
people handle things differently
some people arent as strong as othersHealth Question & Answer
people handle things differently
some people arent as strong as othersHealth Question & Answer
I'm hthe same way. It SUCKS when people don't take your feelings seriously. :( I don't know what to tell you besides to confront your counselor about what s/he said. At least maybe they can explain what they meant.Health Question & Answer
Not to side with anyone here, but the fact that you made a huge post about this says you take things a little weensy bit far. If this counselor is a school person or guidance type, I would dismiss it but if this is a therapist then I would suggest you find a new one. No good therapist/mental health counselor would dismiss your feelings with no empathy or validity.
I know it sucks to hear people say the same thing to you over & over but sometimes it may be worth it to suck it up & choose your battles. Your peers will treat your feelings with more respect when EVERYTHING is not a big, emotional deal. Best of luck!
PS- & you should seek help for the attempted rape, that's never ok...Health Question & Answer
I know it sucks to hear people say the same thing to you over & over but sometimes it may be worth it to suck it up & choose your battles. Your peers will treat your feelings with more respect when EVERYTHING is not a big, emotional deal. Best of luck!
PS- & you should seek help for the attempted rape, that's never ok...Health Question & Answer