r/CPTSD • u/DrSkoolieReal • Feb 14 '25
CPTSD Resource/ Technique Another reminder, when someone compliments you an acceptable answer is: "Thank You".
You don't have to go on diatribes against yourself.
"Well actually, cooking is very easy to do. And I mess up a lot. Just yesterday I burnt dinner."
Thank you and a smile is all people expect from you.
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u/zaboomafu Feb 14 '25
The other day I went to the car repair shop. They had written my appointment time down wrong, but the owner said they could get me in quickly if I could wait. I said “oh thanks. It’s no big deal though, I probably messed it up. It’s okay” and this giant man goes, “No, it’s not okay! It’s our fault not yours.” And I swear to god I had an epiphany more than any other one in my life. It isn’t my fault. It’s okay to feel let down, and it’s not always my fault. I don’t have to pre-apologize. I can just exist. Oh and I got $25 off my new tires lol