I am like Steph and I cry when frustrated. It, in itself is very frustrating. What weird people out is that I don't sob, tears just start pouring down my face, and I can totally continue to have the discussion. I hate it because then people get all sympathetic, because they think I am sad or hurt, but really I am just mad!
Me too. Now I generally just say calmly, "Okay, I'm probably going to cry now, just so you know. I cry when I'm angry/frustrated/etc." I tend to cry less and at least it's out there instead of this awkward thing people pretend not to see.
One of my friends linked this autocorrect on fb, and I've been keeping the tab open b/c it just cracks. me. up. [link]
I read that autocorrect this morning, and I too reacted by thinking, "What the actual fuck."
When i get upset, I literally lose the power of speech. The act of opening my mouth to explain why I am upset leads to hyperventilation, embarrassing sobs, and choking. It's not terribly productive. Especially when I'm pmsing and what I'm upset over is really really stupid.
There really has to be a way around the "cry when angry/frustrated" thing. Cause it completely undermines the "I am legitimately angry with you, I'm not being hysterical."
What do you say when he (NSFW) walks past you on the beach?
Hello, Dr Manhatten, probably.
There really has to be a way around the "cry when angry/frustrated" thing. Cause it completely undermines the "I am legitimately angry with you, I'm not being hysterical."
I tend towards, "Screw what society says, this is a legitimate response and just because water is leaking from my tear ducts does not mean I am not rational right now." Because the only way I've found *not* to cry is to bite my tongue, dig in my fingernails, and not talk. And if I don't talk? Well, how's that saying go? "Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes."
