When I'm just sitting around, minding my own business, people assume I don't like them and become afraid to speak to me. This is because of RBFS. They assume, because of my condition, that I will hate them and treat them with disdain. This can lead to isolation.
Thousands, like me, suffer from RBFS. My daughter is the one who informed me that I suffered from this condition after a friend of hers said that they thought I didn't like them. I personally hadn't talked to them enough to form an opinion but they can't help assuming the worst - it's part of a normal person's reaction to RBFS.
Later, as I was watching my daughter watch TV in repose I realized she had inherited this condition from me. It's genetic. I haven't studied my other two children in repose lately so I will have to do that and warn them if it appears they too suffer from this genetic condition.
My daughter, after the diagnosis, discovered that she too reacts negatively to others who suffer from RBFS. She met a woman recently and assumed the woman did not like her. Then, when they met again later, they spoke and the woman told her she also suffered from RBFS. So even those who have RBFS avoid others with the same condition!
There is hope however! By using electronic media you can let people know you actually are a nice, fun person (most of the time) because you can control what they see! Then, when they meet you in person, they aren't as afraid to approach you as they might normally be. This is a better approach (in my opinion) than walking around with a stupid grin on your face all day, for no apparent reason. People instinctually recognize those who suffer from RBFS and will immediately become suspicious that you're up to something.
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| this person suffers from RBFS - be kind |
