POST 5: I was Called a PSYCHO?!?!?!

[TheWhiteRose]

Hello All,

I hope all is well and you're all looking forward to your weekend.

As for me, I'm doing alright, but tonight, I felt so bad, and here's why.

At the end of my shift at work, there were me, 2 other coworkers and 1 lead shift worker. I was in the kitchen cleaning up my dishes and cleaning my cart when I heard the 3 of them call me a psycho. One of them said "I have my psycho radar and it's beaming strong!" and the other 2 laughed. Then the other coworker said "I remember Jacob* said the same thing about her. He said that she looks like something is a bit off about her" and they laughed. I was so angry that I walked out of the store hurt and angry because they called me a psycho.

Just because I don't carry on conversations with them or anything, they wanna call me out of my name. Really though??? How is it that I'm a psycho??? Everybody knows that psychos have no remorse and they're uncaring so when does staying to yourself renders you a psycho? They don't know that I've been through so much in my life that I have anxiety and major depression. I just wish people would leave me alone, for real!!!

[All_alone]

That is so wrong of them. It's sad that people have to be like this and it probably doesn't even cross their minds how hurtful it is and the depth that it can affect you. Even if you didn't struggle with anxiety and depression theres no reason that should have been said! Childish!!

[TheWhiteRose in reply to All_alone]

Very much so childish. I had to go to work yesterday and the same ones that talked about me on Friday night we’re at work too so I avoided them at all costs!!!

[All_alone in reply to TheWhiteRose]

I don't know what your work is but does it cause more stress trying to avoid them.. would it help to think of something to say the next time it happens. Just something short and to the point said in a regular tone and then walk away. I was having problems addressing a certain question from others and a friend suggested saying "i i have a lot going on right now and I'm not discussing it ". And it has worked. Just maybe it would stop their childish behavior...

[Hidden]

You’re not running with the pack. You’re different from them because you’re minding yourself. So they’re curious about why you’re being different. If they’re ever nicer alone just say you’re hands are so full at home you have anxiety from the pressure so you come to work for peace trying o get through. It helps you. You never know they might actually cut you some slack.

[TheWhiteRose in reply to Hidden]

EXACTLY!!! I think I’ll do that next time.

[Dolphin14]

I would call them out on it. It's juvenile behavior.

I would have walked right in the room when they were talking about me so they knew I was aware.

I have learned to address problems as they arise. This is so I don't keep spinning them in my head.

I wouldn't offer any explanation. They aren't worth it.

I'm sorry this happened to you people can be so evil sometimes.

[TheWhiteRose in reply to Dolphin14]

Thanks. I should’ve said something but I just left it alone. Yesterday, the same ones that talked about me were at work but I avoided them at all costs like the plague!!!

[Dolphin14 in reply to TheWhiteRose]

They have issues. I guess they think they are funny.

May be at sine point you will be comfortable saying something back

Do what you feel is right.

[TheWhiteRose in reply to Dolphin14]

Thanks.