Question
What would be the PositiveTI stance on control and manipulation concerning the voices many of us hear? I recall in one the of 12 Steps that we become aware of manipulation, but does anyone ever think that the voices they hear are actually in control? How could it be? I have been puzzled for some time now. If they are in control, then why do they get pissed off at things that I do? Makes it seem like I am the one actually in control, which is what I think. But they do seem to manipulate me at times, influencing my thoughts which can determine my mood or feelings, sometimes my actions. I try not to get emotional with the things that they say, if I did I would be living in terror 24/7, with all the threats they make and doomsday predictions they push on me. I’m going to read the 12 Steps again to try to get some grounding on this. I just wanted to know anyone else’s opinion on the matter. The answer that seems to come to me is yes, they can manipulate you, but you are ultimately in control, but that seems to vary in some way doesn’t it? Depending on how much influence they have over you?