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Taking things said in anger to heart

DarknessEmbraced
DarknessEmbraced

Does anyone else have a hard time not taking things to heart that something that someone else said to you in anger? I already feel bad enough about myself. I have a hard time going back to normal after that. The worst things I feel about myself being sad out loud. When I'm angry I get quiet and withdraw. I also usually shut myself off emotionally. I hope this post makes sense.

Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Yes it does make sense. I use to be the same way and my lack of self love, triggered a drug and alcohol addiction in me. It took me a long time to realize this but that emptiness inside me was nothing more then a lack of taking care of that spiritual part of me.

What woke me up to that was a book I came across at the hospital called, "The 12 steps for everyone who really wants them" which is the AA 12 steps adapted to EHA (Emotional Health Anonymous) This is the book that basicly healed my soul when I took the suggestions and did the steps.

If you trust me with your address then PM it to me and I can send you a free copy. One of the ways I give back is to pass out copies of this book. If not then I totally understand. You can find it on amazon, used for a few dollars, last time I checked. It is written by Jerry Hirschfield.

Healing the past trauma's and the underlying issues was important to my emotional and spiritual growth.

God Bless
DarknessEmbraced
DarknessEmbraced
Thank you, I will look into it. I don't really have a spiritual side.
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Maybe this is your time? Ask for a sign. You will get one.

God Bless
reddog201
reddog201
yes it does make sense..i am the same way.....not into spiritual things either..so that route will not work.....so you are not alone in this.
DarknessEmbraced
DarknessEmbraced
I'm sorry you deal with it too reddog!*hugs* I've been that way all my life. Thanks reddog!
Rruussnn
Rruussnn
Virtually all the time.
Patsygirl
Patsygirl
Oh my god yeah. I'm the exact same. Thanks for sharing cause this has been a big problem for me lately. Like it's always been a big problem but it just feels like it's a case of kicking someone when they're down when someone insults me and directs any anger towards me. I'm already low in self esteem and confidence so it feels like they're kicking me when I'm down and responding back with anger never seems to make me feel better.
Guess I need to hang out with some different people really. Us sensitives need nice positive people in our lives. Where do I find such people haha....
Maybe I'll make some online friends cause I'm really out of the social game and I feel so awkward around people in person. Got to start somewhere I guess.
But yeah I totally relate to what you're saying. Nice to hear I'm not the only one.
DarknessEmbraced
DarknessEmbraced
I'm awkward socially too and mainly keep to myself. Online is a different matter entirely.
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