Don't know if this is the right group or not, but I'll give it a try here.

When working in a group of people do you ever notice there are a few people who clash?

I know there is at least one person who seems to push my buttons a lot. I know the others notice it too. What is the best way to 'react' or better yet prepare myself for the next time it happens.

When I say something this person will reject what I say and sometimes it seems to be just for the sake of trying to shove it down my throat sort of behavior. I know this person has bipolar, is on medication. Is that part of it between us.

We are a friendly group of people doing community work and I am feeling so tired of trying to present my ideas or 'facts' that are science based only to have her react against me.

How do you work with difficult people? I know I have an alpha personality and don't want to be seen as the problem.

Thanks for your suggestions.