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

Because I find that it has quite the opposite effect.

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SW-User

No because it feels like they are patronizing you.

DecafD

@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.