I do feel I overreact sometimes, usually to do with being criticised or perceiving negative judgement put upon me. I don't always react in an angry way because mostly my emotional response is one of feeling very embarrassed or humiliated (and people at the time might somehow feel the need to comment on that too), though other times judgement and criticism might get an angrier reaction from me, again, stemming from basically feeling ashamed within myself. Mostly I wish I simply wasn't like that but it's not the case, and is all linked apparently to very deep-seated core beliefs of shame - a 'toxic shame'.

I'll be honest though: sometimes if I feel an angry reaction is justified, I feel empowered(?) to put the negative feelings back on them. But it's all so tiring, really. Yes, mental health issues.