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I Dislike Being Told to Calm Down

I am somewhat private and keep a whole lot of stuff inside so, occasionally I will get mad and go on a rant. After writing something, usually metaphorical, which helps me to get it off my chest I get told to get off the internet or that I need to calm down. I don't friends have that I can vent it out to in small doses so eventually it builds up and comes out. Rarely do I actually vent verbally except maybe a few times to my mom when she pried it out of me, even then I won't say everything I am thinking, and she tells me I need to go calm down. I usually do it in writting, if you don't like it, don't read it. There is so much hatred and anger in the world and sometimes all I need to do is vent about. I don't really have other methods to vent it. Ugh
RumBoy75 · 46-50, M
I am not talking about getting my cable fixed, or fixing a street light, mowing a yard. I am talking things that are Way bigger than me. Terrorism in the world. Racial, Religious, Gender, Age, Income Stereotypes. These are thing I can't just make a call and fix, or go to a meeting and have a plan to fix. I won't go create violence or disrupt others lives, it doesn't do anything to help the cause. You are welcome to your own opinion though.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
I am not asking you to shoulder the problem alone. But, you're not the only one who is effected by these weight-of-the-world problems. I agree with you, we can't simply place a repair call. But, that doesn't let any of us off the hook. I am not pretending to have the answer; I don't. We need to figure out how to collaborate, beyond venting, to come to some productive solutions otherwise you will be venting for many years to come. Is that what you really want?
RumBoy75 · 46-50, M
Yes, until there is a solution, and even when there is the solution it won't be implemented quickly, it is what I need to do. It is like a pressure valve and is going to come out one way or another, I don't want to end up in a hospital because I kept everything inside and never talked it out with someone, even if it is just talking it out with myself by making a post.
cuteandcurious · 36-40, F
It is overwhelming at times :(
bethany444 · 56-60, F
I hate to be told calm down!!
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
Now, calm down, you... First, it's certainly okay to vent, but what do you intend to do next? Just venting will make you feel better in the moment, but it usually never solves anything. What [u]action[/u] are you willing to take? What commitment are you willing to make.
Yeah.. Concurs
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
Well, okay, It seems you have your mind set on this. I just want to let you know why people say,"calm down." Maybe they need to vent what they are feeling too. We all need to vent from time to time. I will listen to your vents.
Chickie · F
I have online friends that are a thousand miles away and the are excellent people to talk to. I know what it feels like to want to let out all that anger out and not have anyone to give a damn about you. I honestly think the world needs to stop focusing on the wrong things and help each other emotionally and mentally.
RumBoy75 · 46-50, M

 
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