I used to struggle with accepting compliments until I learned that "Well, that feels nice to hear" expressed using whatever tone is appropriate for the moment/compliment giver works in practically every instance.
You can branch out into other more healthy ways of accepting compliments from there!
I'm not a therapist, so I wouldn't know for sure. But I have dealt with a lot of my own trust issues by remembering that I can control the way that I show up, but I can't control the way other people do.
If I think someone might have questionable intent with how they engage with me, that's their business. The way I behave in response is my business.
It's reframed the way I interact with folks in a lot of ways. I can deal with manipulative people to whatever extent I must, but then be like, "Okay, peace," instead of being drawn into whatever bullshit they have going on.
That's just me, though. Everyone's experiences and relationships are different. I hope you're well!
Do you normally misjudge jokes as sincere statements, and assume a narrative based on that misunderstanding?
A sort of charming and self deprecating statement about one’s disability (ADHD) is often more socially acceptable than, well… what you said.
If you find yourself missing social cues often, such as the fact that the above post is clearly in jest - perhaps you should work on figuring that out.
Not my intention, but if you post shit like that on social media, essentially shrugging it off and making it someone else’s problem, yea, that’s on you. Mental health is a huge issue, one I’ve dealt with myself, but saying “oh, yea I’m fucked up, deal with it” is bullshit.