Stressed-Out People
We all know we need to manage our own stress levels, but sometimes dealing with the people around us who are over-stressed can raise our own tension levels. Everyone has their own way of coping with problems, and there are some patterns of behavior that can make dealing with others easier to handle. The two biggest personality types that you’ll see in stressed people are called “extreme anger” and “the sky is falling”.
The extreme anger pattern of behavior is a tough one to deal with. These types of personalities will lash out at others, have shouting matches, or get upset over things that wouldn’t generally bother them. People who deal with stress in extreme anger patterns are usually just subconsciously needing ways to vent and take the pressure off. Rather than focusing on whatever the issue is that’s upsetting the person in the moment, try to get to the root of the problem. Above all, don’t play into the person’s behavior by becoming defensive or retaliating, as the angry situation will only escalate and create more problems for each of you. Sometimes, just getting the individual to open up about what the real issue is can help you both solve it and move on.
Another pattern many people fall into when they are stressed is the sky-is-falling mentality. This is in many ways the opposite of the extreme anger type. The sky-is-falling person knows what is bothering them and is usually willing to share the laundry list of current stress factors in their life. Instead of lashing out at people around them, they feel sorry for themselves, and loath the infinite number of things that are keeping them from enjoying life.
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