My feelings used to be easily hurt. Now? Rarely does anything ever get through the barriers I've created to protect myself. I no longer bleed when I am stabbed. I barely even feel it. But impatience? That is my undoing. Thank you for your reply Angela! :)
I get really hurt really easily when someone says something that pushes my buttons. And unfortunately lash out when I get like that. It's scary and has made me wonder if I have a mental illness on multiple occasions.
This post was edited by AG at March 3, 2017 7:42 AM MST
I used to get hurt easily. Now nothing gets to me. It surprises even me. I feel nothing. I just acknowledge/accept it and avoid/ignore the source. I don't think you have a mental illness though of course I don't know you. Emotions aren't easy to control sometimes and all it takes is for someone to push the right button and we're off and running. I think being aware of it is good. It will help you to recognize the signs and maybe do it less and less and less. Thank you for your reply! :)
Rosie, you've known me for several years. I am AnonymousGirl from AB. You have had insight into my brain for longer than most people I know in real life. And I know from experience that you ignore people who are mean to you because you've done it to me when I was. I don't necessarily remember all the reasons off the top of my head, but it taught me a very important lesson. That acting out of emotions, no matter how right I feel I am at the time, can have very negative consequences.
Anyway, thank you for your insight. It is very helpful!!
I do that honey. We have known each other a very long time, thee and me. I'm 79 now and I don't suffer fools or waste my time with those who are here simply to attack/insult/demean/be rude. They can peddle that crap elsewhere. I'm not buying. It is so very easy to disagree agreeably. Those who choose not to have their own problems and I'm not going to sacrifice myself so they can get their jollies. Nice to see you again. I hope the intervening years have been kind to you and that you are doing well. Just please be very careful of that guy. Thank you for your reply! :)
I mean the guy you are with currently. Because of my experience with the man who was so possessive I'm extra-sensitive to being "loved too much". You're welcome. You know me. I can talk a lot! :)
I'm going to hold you to that sweetie. I am You don't need any more heartache in your life. You were a teenager when we first met. You are a fully grown woman now. You have to protect yourself always. You tend to be too kind to others at times at your expense. ((hugs))
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