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Toxic masculinity in a nutshell

By Sad - 08/03/2023 15:00 - United States

Today, I am a grown ass man and I cry when someone is slightly rude to me. I pretend to own my extreme emotional sensitivity, but when push comes to shove, I hate it. I wish I could be more assertive but I just can't. What is wrong with me? FML

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Same thing different taste

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By I'm getting nowhere - 27/03/2023 17:00 - United States

Today, I've known that I'm too nice for a long time, so I've been trying to become more assertive. Unfortunately, my Avoidant Personality Disorder is not receptive to the idea. For those of you who don't know, a crippling sensitivity to criticism and rejection is the most prominent symptom. Fuck. FML

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Started from the bottom, now we're here

By Pushover - 25/08/2022 03:00 - United States

Today, I actually felt good after being rude to someone. My avoidant personality disorder and social anxiety have made me like such a goddamn pushover that standing up for myself in any way, right or wrong, makes me feel proud of myself. FML

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You deserved it 221

Get up, stand up!

By Can't win - 12/08/2024 05:00 - United States

Today, since I've been told (and am well aware) that I'm too nice, I've been trying to become more assertive. The only trouble is that I find it to be almost impossible, especially because my friends are always asking what my problem is when I stand up for myself. Isn't this what you wanted? FML

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You deserved it 91

Need help

By misty - 16/04/2021 05:00

Today, I have been crying uncontrollably for a week straight. Why? Someone posted a mean comment about me on the internet a week ago. No matter how much I try to think about something else, I can’t. What is wrong with me? FML

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You deserved it 541

Compassionate dad, huh?

By Anonymous - 16/10/2020 20:01 - United States - San Mateo

Today, I was having an emotional breakdown. I'm unhappy a lot and don't know why. It's very confusing. My dad yelled at me, telling me, "You have no right to be sad!" I'm even more confused now. Help. FML

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You deserved it 196

By Anonymous - 18/11/2010 02:32 - United States

Today, I asked my boyfriend to try and man up and act a bit tougher. He started crying. FML

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You deserved it 20 086

Protip

By Anonymous - 27/01/2023 22:30

Today, my boss told me to "act more professionally." So… I sat in the corner and cried for an hour. FML

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You deserved it 676

Help wanted

By Anonymous - 13/02/2024 00:00 - United States - Lancaster

Today, I fought with my sister. We're both adults, but I cussed her out and called her an idiot or something, and a bitch. I’m trying my best to get therapy for this shit. I have found nothing that helps me quit acting this way. I grew up with it in my parents' behavior. FML

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You deserved it 438

Hate speech

By Meow - 27/07/2022 18:00

Today, I woke up sick from crying all night because I got dumped by a dude who couldn't stand my tone of voice, which I can’t completely control because of my Asperger's. FML

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You deserved it 184

It's not a phase, mom

By What’s wrong with me? - 09/12/2021 22:58

Today, I have crippling self-hatred and suicidal thoughts for no reason. Nothing bad has happened to me in years, and I shouldn’t feel like this. I have no right to feel like this. I’m just a selfish, spoiled bitch with a good life who over exaggerates. FML

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You deserved it 363

cuz803 44

Wednesday 8 March 2023 23:13

Maybe see a therapist about that? This can stem from something deeper than you realize.

metroido 17

Wednesday 8 March 2023 22:10

you and me both.

Comments

metroido 17

Wednesday 8 March 2023 22:10

you and me both.

Chazzster 28

Wednesday 8 March 2023 22:44

Google “PseudoBulbar Affect (PBA)” - You may have that.

cuz803 44

Wednesday 8 March 2023 23:13

Maybe see a therapist about that? This can stem from something deeper than you realize.

geckohead 12

Thursday 9 March 2023 3:00

You need exercise. You need to dig post holes. You need to do physical, manual labor. You need to sweat and cry and get it out and build muscle and quit over douchebagging. Rude people? Screw them! Who cares anyway. But , dude, get out of your head.

Charlie Given 26

Thursday 9 March 2023 12:55

First go see a doctor there are many things that can cause emotional responses like that. it could be anything from depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, developmental disability, hell it could even be a malabsorption issue.

Miss_Red 18

Thursday 9 March 2023 15:33

there is absolutely nothing shameful about crying when you're upset. And someone being rude to you hurts, man. There's nothing wrong with being a sensitive soul - I'd rather be around a crying man that I know I can comfort and make happy again, instead of being around an angry man that would make me scared.

Doom_Kitty 12

Thursday 9 March 2023 19:10

The best advise i can give: see a doc for hormones & depressions and a therapist for psychological care. Some people need to learn how to handle their feeling and there is nothing wrong with it. Good luck :)