pgn23
Guest
Lots of escapism. Games, books, tv, drinks, drugs, etc.
Off Topix: Embrace the Unexpected in Every Discussion
Off Topix is a well established general discussion forum that originally opened to the public way back in 2009! We provide a laid back atmosphere and our members are down to earth. We have a ton of content and fresh stuff is constantly being added. We cover all sorts of topics, so there's bound to be something inside to pique your interest. We welcome anyone and everyone to register & become a member of our awesome community.
What is a sign in adulthood that a person was neglected in childhood?
pgn23
Guest
Yep, this is definitely a HUGE one.
pgn23
Guest
Couldn't agree more.
Sometimes people who grew up in broken homes can be considered 'adult children', and there are support groups for them.
Especially, some of the 'adults' I know, that use too many excuses and have trouble communicating in healthy ways.
Neglected children had to be their own adult and fend for themselves. When they grow up they regress back into adult-toddler syndrome sometimes.
BUT; I think there often can be a good side to this, too. Teaches independence.....some people call it 'stubborn', flexibility...'rolling with the punches' easier.Neglected children had to be their own adult and fend for themselves. When they grow up they regress back into adult-toddler syndrome sometimes.
pgn23
Guest
God knows I've had to deal with that on many occasions.....
My mother was an alcoholic, so I was in a support group called 'Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families', it gave me an insight on how much people really blame / talk with so much disdain against their parents. My mom wasn't perfect, but I'd never speak of her the way I've heard some speak of theirs.
I guess it stems from a lot of resentment.
Check. Check. Check.
Fear of abandonment.
…I think it’s quite a complex thing because it can not only vary from personality to personality…but it can also manifest and display completely the opposite…as in it can create an inability/difficulty in intimate relationships…but it can also create a promiscuity for others in that need to feel loved….another thing can be eating disorders….that need to feel a control because of need feeling any control over parental attention….or a lack of attention through a parent separation and breakup, which can create feelings of neglect that can lead to eating disorders in that need to try to feel control over external factors with Disorders such as anorexia ….or trying to ‘fill that hole’ of neglect leading to a disorder like bulimia….
Saying "I'm sorry" and taking the blame for things that are not your fault. Self-deprecation or little compassion for yourself, but easy for others. Difficulties expressing emotion (swinging easily from one side to the other (e.g. sadness or anger). Difficulties opening up and allowing oneself to be vulnerable with others.
