Musings of a Megalomaniac

I found these suggestions about unsupportive family members online. A lot of it came from sites about veganism, but most of what I read applies to us. I hope this helps. 

1. You are not alone.
2. You are not at fault.
3. Try to get your family member to go w/ you to your doctor or therapist (I know this is unlikely).
4. Try not to judge them as they judge you (this is perhaps the hardest thing to do).
5. Cut them off or at least minimize contact.
6. Tell yourself that you’re doing the best thing for yourself by distancing yourself from unsupportive family members.
7. Use “objective detached compassion.” Try reframing the relationship by understanding that they might think they are being blamed about your disorder (your family members probably feel threatened).
8. Understand that it’s your family’s problem, not yours.
9. Change the subject when your family gets critical.
10. Let your family know that you hear & understand what they’re saying, but that the choice of how to cope w/ your disorder is yours alone.
11. Kill them w/ kindness. Respond to criticism as though they said something positive.
12. You can choose to be content – you can’t control your family; you can only control yourself.
13. Make goals for yourself. As you meet those goals you’ll feel better about yourself.
14. Make a list of all the supportive friends in your life.
15. Have a support person w/ you if you decide to confront your family.
16. Living well is the best revenge.