What is the word for a person who twists your words around into something negative…?
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This individual has a drug problem... people close to him have concluded that he is suffering from some form of personality disorder, thus, he is self medicating with illicit drugs. having a conversation with him feels like I'm constantly trying to tip toe on eggshells so I don't set him off by saying the "wrong thing". However, no matter how hard I try to compliment him, tell him how much I can empathize with him, etc. He ALWAYS twists my words into something they are obviously not... making me the horrible person and him the victim.
Not to mention his milquetoast and "it's everyone else's fault for his problems, he is perfect " personality.
I AM LOOKING FOR A WORD THAT IS NEGATIVE OR EVEN POSSIBLY A MEDICAL TERM FOR SUCH BEHAVIOR.
AS IN, "I can't continue to have any further contact with him, due to his _________ tendencies. It's making me crazy!"
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Here is some more info...
This individual has a drug problem... people close to him have concluded that he is suffering from some form of personality disorder, thus, he is self medicating with illicit drugs. having a conversation with him feels like I'm constantly trying to tip toe on eggshells so I don't set him off by saying the "wrong thing". However, no matter how hard I try to compliment him, tell him how much I can empathize with him, etc. He ALWAYS twists my words into something they are obviously not... making me the horrible person and him the victim.
Not to mention his milquetoast and "it's everyone else's fault for his problems, he is perfect " personality.
I AM LOOKING FOR A WORD THAT IS NEGATIVE OR EVEN POSSIBLY A MEDICAL TERM FOR SUCH BEHAVIOR.
AS IN, "I can't continue to have any further contact with him, due to his _________ tendencies. It's making me crazy!"
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This individual has a drug problem... people close to him have concluded that he is suffering from some form of personality disorder, thus, he is self medicating with illicit drugs. having a conversation with him feels like I'm constantly trying to tip toe on eggshells so I don't set him off by saying the "wrong thing". However, no matter how hard I try to compliment him, tell him how much I can empathize with him, etc. He ALWAYS twists my words into something they are obviously not... making me the horrible person and him the victim.
Not to mention his milquetoast and "it's everyone else's fault for his problems, he is perfect " personality.
I AM LOOKING FOR A WORD THAT IS NEGATIVE OR EVEN POSSIBLY A MEDICAL TERM FOR SUCH BEHAVIOR.
AS IN, "I can't continue to have any further contact with him, due to his _________ tendencies. It's making me crazy!"
single-word-requests synonyms terminology
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This individual has a drug problem... people close to him have concluded that he is suffering from some form of personality disorder, thus, he is self medicating with illicit drugs. having a conversation with him feels like I'm constantly trying to tip toe on eggshells so I don't set him off by saying the "wrong thing". However, no matter how hard I try to compliment him, tell him how much I can empathize with him, etc. He ALWAYS twists my words into something they are obviously not... making me the horrible person and him the victim.
Not to mention his milquetoast and "it's everyone else's fault for his problems, he is perfect " personality.
I AM LOOKING FOR A WORD THAT IS NEGATIVE OR EVEN POSSIBLY A MEDICAL TERM FOR SUCH BEHAVIOR.
AS IN, "I can't continue to have any further contact with him, due to his _________ tendencies. It's making me crazy!"
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Not exact, but the term 'gaslight' sort of fits.
manipulate (someone) by psychological means into questioning their own sanity
Although this does not specifically apply to twisting someone's words, the effect is similar.
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Self-victimization or Playing the victim are both common expressions.
From Wikkipedia:
Victim playing (also known as playing the victim, victim card or
self-victimization) is the fabrication of victimhood for a variety of
reasons such as to justify abuse of others, to manipulate others, a
coping strategy or attention seeking.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victim_playing
Denial is also a defense mechanism commonly used by those with substance abuse problems and sounds related to your question.
From Psychcentral.com article: Denial: The Primary Roadbloack to Addiction Recovery on the symptoms of denial
They view themselves as a victim. Addicts may think they face more
stress than everyone else or that life is out to get them, therefore,
they wouldn’t be able to cope without drugs or alcohol.
Or perhaps he is just being Manipulative. From Dictionary.com:
Manipulative - adjective
- Influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one’s own purposes:
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Not exact, but the term 'gaslight' sort of fits.
manipulate (someone) by psychological means into questioning their own sanity
Although this does not specifically apply to twisting someone's words, the effect is similar.
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Not exact, but the term 'gaslight' sort of fits.
manipulate (someone) by psychological means into questioning their own sanity
Although this does not specifically apply to twisting someone's words, the effect is similar.
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Not exact, but the term 'gaslight' sort of fits.
manipulate (someone) by psychological means into questioning their own sanity
Although this does not specifically apply to twisting someone's words, the effect is similar.
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Not exact, but the term 'gaslight' sort of fits.
manipulate (someone) by psychological means into questioning their own sanity
Although this does not specifically apply to twisting someone's words, the effect is similar.
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Self-victimization or Playing the victim are both common expressions.
From Wikkipedia:
Victim playing (also known as playing the victim, victim card or
self-victimization) is the fabrication of victimhood for a variety of
reasons such as to justify abuse of others, to manipulate others, a
coping strategy or attention seeking.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victim_playing
Denial is also a defense mechanism commonly used by those with substance abuse problems and sounds related to your question.
From Psychcentral.com article: Denial: The Primary Roadbloack to Addiction Recovery on the symptoms of denial
They view themselves as a victim. Addicts may think they face more
stress than everyone else or that life is out to get them, therefore,
they wouldn’t be able to cope without drugs or alcohol.
Or perhaps he is just being Manipulative. From Dictionary.com:
Manipulative - adjective
- Influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one’s own purposes:
answered 47 mins ago
Balaz2ta
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Self-victimization or Playing the victim are both common expressions.
From Wikkipedia:
Victim playing (also known as playing the victim, victim card or
self-victimization) is the fabrication of victimhood for a variety of
reasons such as to justify abuse of others, to manipulate others, a
coping strategy or attention seeking.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victim_playing
Denial is also a defense mechanism commonly used by those with substance abuse problems and sounds related to your question.
From Psychcentral.com article: Denial: The Primary Roadbloack to Addiction Recovery on the symptoms of denial
They view themselves as a victim. Addicts may think they face more
stress than everyone else or that life is out to get them, therefore,
they wouldn’t be able to cope without drugs or alcohol.
Or perhaps he is just being Manipulative. From Dictionary.com:
Manipulative - adjective
- Influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one’s own purposes:
answered 47 mins ago
Balaz2ta
19011
add a comment |
Self-victimization or Playing the victim are both common expressions.
From Wikkipedia:
Victim playing (also known as playing the victim, victim card or
self-victimization) is the fabrication of victimhood for a variety of
reasons such as to justify abuse of others, to manipulate others, a
coping strategy or attention seeking.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victim_playing
Denial is also a defense mechanism commonly used by those with substance abuse problems and sounds related to your question.
From Psychcentral.com article: Denial: The Primary Roadbloack to Addiction Recovery on the symptoms of denial
They view themselves as a victim. Addicts may think they face more
stress than everyone else or that life is out to get them, therefore,
they wouldn’t be able to cope without drugs or alcohol.
Or perhaps he is just being Manipulative. From Dictionary.com:
Manipulative - adjective
- Influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one’s own purposes:
answered 47 mins ago
Balaz2ta
19011
Self-victimization or Playing the victim are both common expressions.
From Wikkipedia:
Victim playing (also known as playing the victim, victim card or
self-victimization) is the fabrication of victimhood for a variety of
reasons such as to justify abuse of others, to manipulate others, a
coping strategy or attention seeking.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victim_playing
Denial is also a defense mechanism commonly used by those with substance abuse problems and sounds related to your question.
From Psychcentral.com article: Denial: The Primary Roadbloack to Addiction Recovery on the symptoms of denial
They view themselves as a victim. Addicts may think they face more
stress than everyone else or that life is out to get them, therefore,
they wouldn’t be able to cope without drugs or alcohol.
Or perhaps he is just being Manipulative. From Dictionary.com:
Manipulative - adjective
- Influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one’s own purposes:
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