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Does it ever work when someone tells you to calm down?

Because I find that it has quite the opposite effect.
SW-User
Lately, yes it works. It becomes a reminder I am going in a direction I don't intend to.
Degbeme · 70-79, M
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SW-User
@Degbeme That looks so relaxing its making me sleepy. 😂
poisonouscupcake · 22-25, F
it makes me rage calmly so i guess so😺🔪
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@SW-User sorry I meant that I did ask my coworker very directly why they asked me to calm down. Did they not think what I was saying and the emotion in which I was conveying it was valid? That’s when they went into defense mode and lied saying, “oh I meant calm down to the guy on the phone”. Lie bc she whispered it to me and did a hand motion...how would someone on the phone hear and see that?
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tell that to the voices in my head who say the same thing
Piper · 61-69, F
Rarely, if ever.
Sweetpoison · 36-40, F
I hate it 😡
Mindful · 56-60, F
It usually helps
(But not if the person is saying what I’m saying is true )
If they are asking me to stop , and think first ... that can help me slow down and breathe
cuhraiZ · 46-50, F
"I am calm. I'd be more than happy to show you what it looks like when I'm not."

No. It doesn't.
@cuhraiZ ha I love this!!
smiler2012 · 56-60
{@decafd] usually it does depends how worked up i am
SW-User
No because it feels like they are patronizing you.
@SW-User exactly! It’s like stop worrying about my emotions and start listening to what I’m saying. If you heard me, then you’d understand the overall frustration.
Sidewinder · 36-40, M
The effect varies from one person to another.
Peapod · 61-69, F
Nope. It often sounds quite condescending.
Same, especially if I thought I was already calm.

 
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