I have a hard time understanding what intentions people have when talking to me, if they're being polite or demeaning. If that makes sense? I've had this problem for as long as I can remember and it has caused me quite some trouble at work, at the store or just hanging out with people I don't quite know. 

For example, often when someone corrected me on my old job (i worked as an assistant nurse) my brain always assumed they did so to "put me in place" and to embarass me rather than to help me. It's like i automatically think people are out to get me or expose me. 

It's kinda complicated to explain but does anyone recognize this and do any of you experience the same? I oftentimes have to doublecheck with my bf to see if i perceived a situation the right way and it's very often shown that i have not