How do you deal with touchy situations?
@MagicalBubbles (5103)
Canada
October 29, 2010 4:46pm CST
I used to take dope for a period of 8yrs and I must say that it was the best 8 yrs of my life in a way. I dont deal well with people. Its not that Im shy but Its like I dont know how to defend myself when attacked verbally. My first reaction is to raise my voice and cuss like a truck driver lol. Or I'll just leave and then I'll be fuming and feeling really bad and THEN its like I know exactly what I should have said but its too late by then.
Lately Ive gone back to taking some medication to calm me. I like not "feeling" anything thats around me. Its as if Im in my own bubble and dont give a hoot about whats going on. Its easier for me that way.
SO how do you deal with touchy situations? Do you also take pills or .......what do you do??
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@gdesjardin (1918)
• United States
31 Oct 10
Is that how you got your name "MagicalBubbles"....LOL Sorry, just teasing! I have learned over the years to be confrontational. Not in a bad way, but if someone is saying something about me, or I hear crap behind my back....I will confront that person. I used to be shy and avoid sticky situations, but not anymore. I try to stay calm and polite about it, but sometimes the situation doesn't often lend itself to keeping me calm. I used to take antidepressiants for a while, however, they never seemed to help me, I just learned to deal with situations on my own. It doesn't always work out the way I want it to, but than again, that is life.
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@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
1 Nov 10
You're right about the name "MagicalBubbles" lol. I guess you're right, live isnt easy and we need to learn to deal with it.
I thought anti-D was the answer but obviously its now. Thats not what Im taking by the way. Im taking Ativan and it does calm me down when I have to face people, but I know its not the right way to go.
Thanks for sharing!!
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@gdesjardin (1918)
• United States
28 Nov 10
I know antidepressants work for some people, but they never worked for me. I have friends that take them religiously, but I keep crying while I was on them, so I figured, forget it!! When people meet me they always they I am so outgoing and friendly all the time, which really inside I am going crazy. I don't like to be around a bunch of people I don't know. As long as Ativan is working for you, I would stay on them. I wish I could find something better for me, but I have tried several different ones, and they always have the same effect. Oh, and I knew I was right about the name...LOL I am sorry, I am a joker, and it is a terribly warped sense of humor. I probably need to stop it here in MyLot, because I think too many people think I am a bit*h and really I am not, I am always just joking around. Thanks for the best response by the way!! Have a great day. I am going to try to play catch up here on MyLot...I am so behind.
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@ruperto (1552)
• Philippines
29 Oct 10
Perhaps many people feel the same way as you. It seems different people will have different ways to deal with it.
Personally, I consider a change of environment. In this approach it seems one can change environment by going to another country (for a while) for work or leisure ...
What do you think ?
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@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
29 Oct 10
Yes that would be nice to just go away and not have to work but I cant right now as Im taking care of my dad also. So thats not an option.
Also, I barely make enough to live now, so no money to travel :(
Thanks for the suggestions !!!
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@MJ7262 (12)
• United States
26 Nov 10
As far as touchy situations go I do raise my voice but I seem to know what to say when the time comes. And I'm also pretty well mad for the rest of the day regardless. I don't take pills to mellow me out simply because I'm usually pretty well laid back to begin with so if I were to take anything I'd be like i don't know unconcious lol. But seriously just chill out a little and you'll be fine.
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@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
26 Nov 10
We dont want you to be unconscious lol.
Yes I need to chill out, breathe in and out as they say.
Im getting there 
slowly but surely.
Thanks!
slowly but surely.
Thanks!