Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
I've never been one to handle these things very well I'd say, often times I'll hold back and let it out once I'm alone with a stream of tears or by writing or other things. I'm usually considered too emotional or sensitive by people I talk to and I really tire of hearing that although it might be true. How do you people deal with others that try to insult you or bring you down and always have something negative to say? Whether it be a friend, co-worker, family member, or just random stranger. I'd like to hear some other people's opinions with these situations.
Outright MEAN comments to me ... I laugh 'em off ... and avoid the idiot.
@chynablue I've heard of highly sensitive people before (HSP) and I've seen a website about it and was reading it a while back, the problem is that other people just don't care or aren't sensitive enough to be able to relate and not hurt others feelings it seems
SET LIMITS AND WALK AWAY.
ITS YOUR CHOICE HOW MUCH PEOPLE ABUSE U.
SOME PEOPLE R SICK-OS AND THATS THE ONLY WAY THEY KNOW HOW 2 COMMUNICATE.
I HAVE RELATIVES LIKE THAT
I DONT GIVE THEM PERMISSION 2 GET UNDER MY SKIN..............................
GBU
DB
;-O
You know..... people only see life in their circumstances. Selfishly it is always about them. I don't know why this is, shit I know I have succumbed to this thinking my self. Thing is it just a way of expression , something that should not be used repeatedly. If used that way it losses its significance which leads to harm.
You remind me of myself ... only you made me see both sides.
I am overly sensitive and when I hurt, I hurt very deeply; on the other side, I am able to empathize and truly understand others when they are hurt or having problems dealing with life.
I've also learned over time that when I am hurt by a person, I analyze what may be going on with that person, but there's only so much understanding I'm willing to give. I had a friend (I finally let her go) who was miserable with herself which occasionally showed itself by her revealing a terribly mean streak. I understood her behavior because of her previous patterns. But there IS a point, regardless of what the other person is going through, when understanding goes down the drain when you feel abused once to many times.
The hurt turns to anger and finally a decision needs to be made whether a person is actually toxic to you or not.