You're a hypocrite if you think you're socially liberal but then do this to a friend

I love numbered lists. Thanks for that.

  1. My previous therapist taught me that my anxiety makes other people uncomfortable, so I'm supposed to smile through lunches, and ask people questions about themselves, and don't share anything personal, or just have a blow off answer with a smile prepared in advance.
  2. Please explain how I wasn't honest and authentic, because I was told to not share anything about my mental health conditions so people wouldn't be uncomfortable.
  3. How did I keep "big secrets"? I calmly stated, "I need to go." I then explained what was happening medically (a particular medical condition I have has nothing to do with my mental health). They were uncomfortable and made me feel bad for having a medical condition. They literally cut me off.
  4. The behavior that slipped out--when I get triggered, I get anxious, which looks like me talking a lot, or asking for guidance about a situation. I talk too much in details when I'm anxious.
  5. I am far from a dirtbag. But I understand why you wrote that, because I've been around people whose behavior is inexusable and they bring up "mental illness" as an excuse instead of something they are actually working toward. These people are usually not good people, either. They seek to hurt people and take advantage of people.
  6. It amazes me that some of the most liberal people I know, are very book-smart, intelligent, seem on the outside to truly care about gay rights, autism rights, women's rights, minority rights, etc., but the one minute you let your guard down over your own anxiety/PTSD/depression or whatever, they are extremely harsh and cruel, and it's not deserved.
  7. Your last paragraph was very helpful. Thank you.
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