Hi Lonlyone,

I am sorry to hear that you were insulted and feelings hurt. I guess I really dont know how to not be a "doormat", I face similar situations myself. I have found if I tell the person directly, that I am feeling Hurt or insulted by what they are saying or doing to me, that they sometimes will back off. On some situations My mental health stops me from doing that. For example, when I am severly depressed I tend to just "take it" because although I am upset about the situation I sometimes just do not feel I have the strength to fight it. I am working with my T on being more assertive in social situations. It is very hard and scary for me to stand up to them, out of fear I will be hurt worse. I hope you feel better and I just wanted you to know that this happens to someone else aswell.

Take care

KRZYKRIS

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