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0 sats \ 5 replies \ @Bell_curve 5 Dec \ parent \ on: How sensitive is overly sensitive? What is sensitivity? alter_native

I think gaslighting is involved. If someone is overreacting or reacting badly then criticize the action not the person and his character flaws

Edit: Regarding insensitivity, when I am most irate I can be the coldest most ruthless person. Need help? Talk to the hand

0 sats \ 4 replies \ @DesertDave OP 5 Dec

How does sensitivity inherently connected to gaslighting? Did you read the original post?

0 sats \ 3 replies \ @Bell_curve 5 Dec

When people call you oversensitive, they are gaslighting you

In other words, I am defending you

11 sats \ 2 replies \ @DesertDave OP 5 Dec

I see what you are saying now. I think it's interesting how different the word sensitive is at its root versus how we perceive it within social constructs. I think this is true with a lot of our language. It feels like we change the meaning of words.

110 sats \ 1 reply \ @Bell_curve 5 Dec

Resilience is probably the most important trait you can develop

I have trouble with it

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @DesertDave OP 5 Dec

Me too. Interacting on here helps me learn. Honestly before stacker I never really dealt with online interactions. I never shared myself and opened up anywhere. It's very different than in person interactions.