I feel invisible wherever I go. No one seems to notice me or wants to talk to me. I try to make conversation but nothing seems to work. I just get overlooked like I am not even there.
Everything was okay, actually easier to talk to a stranger or someone not involved with the situation.
So far it seemed well thought out.
Hi there, how are you feeling at the moment?
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Okay for the most I guess.
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Is there anything you'd like to open up about today?
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I just wanted why people do not see to notice me or want to have a conversation with me. Typos, sorry.
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I am sorry to hear you feel that way - are you talking about anyone specific or just generally?
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Some of my own family members actually, I get cut off or not heard at all.
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So you feel that you are being treated as though you are invisible in a family setting?
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I share pics in an email or text and share things in person but no one seems that interested and yes I listen to them.
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That really sucks. Do you have many friends and contacts outside of the family setting?
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Not really, I never made friends too easily. Not seeing anyone in person because of the pandemic except a few family members.
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Yes the pandemic is making everyone feel a bit raw I think. Are you actually seeing your family in person regularly?
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I see them about two times a month, I am their ride as they have no car. Mostly it is my sibling, you can never please me, I know he is the one with the issue but just wish he would listen better and not make harsh comments.
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Would you consider calling a family conference and telling them how you feel?
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Meant please him.
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It's okay I got it :) To be honest I have some experience of being in this position and eventually I had to cut some family members off for my own mental health
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It would not help, he would never go for that. Sometimes we do have a rare good talk. Just frustrated because I saw him today and he once again made some comments.
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There are counsellors available that you could see one to one that might be able to help you be more assertive?
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Oh I am quite assertive but with family I do not want to cause any issues.
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I understand. So this is not an overall issue, just a family one?
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Thanks anyway, you cannot change anyone but yourself. I will survive.
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I wish you all the best. I hope that things will pick up for you in the near future!
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In the past I was more invisble to others in general but that has improved as I will actually strike up a conversation. Just sometimes I feel unnoticed. Thank you.
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Thank you for talking!
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You too, take care.
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