I'm having a tough time today. Untreated mania is a huge trigger for me- not only the constant, high-paced rattling but the complete obliviosity, the inability to consider that they may be driving people insane. The delusions of grandeur. The toxic positivity- and their ability to hear someone tell them about toxic positivity, agree wholeheartedly, say they "get it" and then engage in it in the same breath.
"Oh, yeah- critical thinking is super important. Now let me recite the debunked talking points of this 9/11 troofer conspiracy theory- and god help you if you interrupt!"
I understand and accept that I am going to run into this staying in a shelter. But the fact is, they ALSO need to be aware that people around them have issues. I'm not the only adult in the room.
@AskTheDevil Yes.
And it pisses me off.
Especially when the children trash on the adults for not bouncing off the walls like they do.
It was really hard not to tell some people about themselves today.
@aspecurian Whenever you say you are not the only adult in the room, chances are, no matter the physical age of the other people in the room, you are indeed the only adult.