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Moka – wow, I didn’t realize feeling anxiety from aggressive people was an ADD thing. I definitely experience that!! Thought it was just me, not me with ADD. Thanks so much for sharing this!!
Did the coaching help you cope with the aggressive folks? I totally freeze up and cry in those situations. Not so much because the person is hurting my feelings, but because of my apparent inability to respond even though I very much want to! So frustrating!! It has definitely hindered me in my work life numerous times. I even quit a job because of a colleague whose behavior constantly had me on edge. I also had a boyfriend who later told me he just wanted me to argue back with him when he’d get annoyed at something. I would literally just freeze or say I’m sorry over and over and feel sick about it. I still do this. Rather than state my side of a disagreement, I freeze so as not to get the other person upset at me. As an ultimate people-pleaser I can’t stand it when someone is unhappy with me!! I self punish like crazy!!
Does anyone else relate?
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