CTBill wrote:
Passive here.
Unless pushed to the edge, then aggressive (violently, if necessary for self-preservation).
I don't understand "passive-aggressive" behavior--this must be completely in the NT realm. I moved 600 miles away from my family because they seem to thrive on it. My mom was quite fond of the "silent treatment" when she couldn't get her way, and it was horrible.
Why do you say this (bold part)? I was described as "passive aggresivve" in a behavioral report in high school.
Wikipedia wrote:
Passive aggressive disorder is said to stem from a specific childhood stimulus (e.g., alcohol/drug addicted parents).
Wow. Both on the nose. I don't think my problem was my parents addictions, it was the fact that I was way down on the list of things to care about, especially on my mother's side.
I'm very passive. I've never hit a person in anger, and when I was backed into a corner (through humiliation), I still refused violence. I've put up with a lot of s**t from a lot of people, there are some who wonder why I never retaliate. I don't think I can. Pushed to the edge from my mother, or father, I've hurt myself...
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"...do you really think you're in control...?"
Diagnosis: uncertain.