muppetkiller
Snyder, Oklahoma USA
Posted: Apr 22, 2008, 12:21 AM CST
Sorry, my friend. Sometimes it works in reverse, too. I've had enough psychos (the really bad kind), to become a psychobitch, myself. After a while, it's possible to work one's way out of it, and become normal. My natural inclination is to be kind, warm, playful, considerate, live and let live. After a round with some jerk I become cynical, distrusting, snide and couldn't care less about what I say, or do.
I've done the world a favor and tried to keep it to myself, this time. I'm just coming out of it and regaining my equilibrium.
Do yourself a favor, get some distance in a hurry. I've also had to deal with PTSD. Two years of therapy and made sure I felt "safe" for a while. Learn the signs of instability and make sure you know where the exit is located. Better yet, anytime you think, "That doesn't make sense." Use the exit. Pretty soon, you'll identify the fruitcakes and pass 'em on to the next person, just like everyone else.
Good Luck and Best Wishes!