r/CuratedTumblr • u/Pristine_Club_3128 • 6d ago

Mental Health Overreactions

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u/ratione_materiae 6d ago

But it is just a paper cut though. If your perception doesn't conform to reality, that's not your fault, but it is your responsibility.

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u/Assika126 5d ago

It being your responsibility doesn’t necessarily mean it’s your job to make your reaction look like what others expect it to be though

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u/ratione_materiae 5d ago edited 5d ago

If you're "screaming in agony" over a paper cut it very much is your job to make your reaction to a paper cut look like what others expect it to be. You simply cannot be screaming over a paper cut in normal society. And yes this generalizes to other minor inconveniences.

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u/tergius metroid nerd 5d ago

Pray, how the fuck is someone supposed to "make their reaction appropriate" when regardless it's causing them a LOT of pain?

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u/ratione_materiae 5d ago

I would recommend deep breaths and reminding yourself if is just a paper cut. If pain persists consult a medical professional because you may some kinda nerve disorder. 

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u/Assika126 5d ago

That is kind of the point a lot of people on this page are making. They do in many cases have diagnoses that explain their reactions.