Don't Be Suspicious

I really don't think he's doing it for attention, though
He does this thing where he's overly critical but he thinks he's helping
Like, he insults almost all the food my mother has made in some way
But he thinks it's constructive criticism I think?? Even though he's actually just being critical and rude?? And sometimes he thinks he's joking too but he says it so dryly it doesn't sound like a joke
I can't exactly just stop playing games around him since quarantine and stuff but like
I'm so tired of it
I just want to be able to feel safe and enjoy casually playing a casual game without him constantly making me feel bad about it

Ah. He's a nitpicker.
Honestly, if you can (not at this moment but at some point), just like tell him to chill his nips. I used to be a nitpicker, and the one thing that shut me up quicker than an elephant being given a peanut was when someone pointed out I was being nitpicky. If your brother is somewhat the same, it should have a similar effect.

Asshole siblings are rough. I would say to tell him that he's being a dick and stand up to him, but it sounds like he may take that in the complete opposite way that he should.

I would shun him and make sure that he knows that nothing he can say or do can hurt you. Dont give him that power over you

But even though I know he's an asshole, his opinion still means a lot to me for some reason and it really does hurt when he insults my art or anything else I care about
I can try to tell him to stop being a bitch the next time he does it, but honestly, he'll probably think I'm joking or he won't care

It feels really hot in here
And kinda feels like I've been shoved into a tiny box
And I can't see super clearly
And my head is all buzzy and foggy
Is this reason for concern?

sounds like anxiety, possibly. drink cold water, take a cold shower, maybe go outside

I can't take a shower or go outside, it's 2 am and I live with my parents
My cat is cuddling with me tho so I'm improving somewhat

that's good! I hope everything gets better, my bf was just dealing with something similar and it really sucks to watch, I can only imagine how much it sucks to go through

best wishes man

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I can try, but again, I'm not sure it'll help. Knowing me, I'll get snappy and he'll tell me to chill

has Oakenshield for a name.

Tolkien fan? :)

Yup. Not a serious fan. But enough that I know about the Maiar and Valar and read some of the tale of Beren and Luthien.

That's a lot more than most people. :) I'm just now making my way through the Silmarillion.

Unfortunately, no. I haven't gotten my hands on a copy yet, but I practically inhaled (or the reading equivalent) Perilous Realm.

Ohh the silmarillion and the Lost Tales are amazing!

Tolkien gets slept on too much these days. RIP

Glad youre okay Zach <3

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