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Originally Posted by continuosly blue
Yes bullies are everywhere. But why do you care ? Are you being personally attacked ? Physically ? Emotionally ?
Do you have to respond ?
Can you walk away ? Can you learn how to stick up for yourself ?
I know it's hard to try and disregard all the ******** out there but you
better learn to or you will be beaten down.
You can beat THEM by not succumbing to their tactics.
Learn how.  |
They personally attack me. They call me out and say they aren't bullying me, that they are "only reacting to the bullshyte I say". No matter what I say, they retort with nasty, mean insults. I can't ignore that. I impulsively jump on them to defend my honor. I have impulse control issues, I know and understand that. I just don't know what to do about them. People say "Stop behaving that way." Well, it's easier said than done. How does one stop the impulses? How? I want plan set in motion when my face goes red and my teeth begin to grit and I react. I don't think, I react.
Some say that the instinct to fight, instead of flee is due in part to the warrior gene. I've never actually been genetically tested for it, but I'm 99% sure I have it. My dad is the same way. We react, instead of step back and cool off. The urge is a very powerful one indeed. How does one overcome this super powerful gut reaction?