at university and highschool people I don't know often know who I am for better and for worse
it makes me feel like everyone who isn't 100% receptive to me is a enemy and a potential threat to my entire life in a very animalistic way
what do I do? I dont want to feel this way because I know reality is what you make it, but at the same time the stress of it makes me want to throat punch the next person who tries to gossip with me
>>18569809
put your self out there and show them who you are. If people don't know you. they create and idea from your actions.
>>18569809
I also had a close friend who loves to talk shits about other people almost all the time over small things. Even to people who he had known long time before he met me. I learned that that kind of shit talker are ALSO would talk shit about you behind your back.
First, you have to be more ruthless and cut that kind of person off from your life. It was hard for me because of all the things that we've been through but enough is enough. His actions was againts my principle of being protective and loyal to those who close to you before they infect you.
Second, realize that most of people are shit talker. Just accept and be stoical about it. Reality is reality. People gossip all the time because they feel anxious about their own life and need something to channel their own fears and worries.
Just value and love yourself more so all the bullshit that they sprout about you won't be disturb your peace.