Overreacting is an interesting choice of a word. I think, being human, I am capable of some VERY unkind thinking especially when I feel defensive. For myself, I noticed and practice not acting on that initial unkindness - I call it a knee jerk reaction. It is very real but it usually passes. I remove myself from a situation or person and think many poor thoughts, I curse and yell but it's all in my head. I can think whatever i want. The longest I've ever needed was 20 minutes to think poorly, then it passes and i engage in the problem at hand and more successfully resolve it. Someone once told me "2 things can never be taken back, the bullets once they leave the gun and words once they leave your mouth." Recognize this initial propensity, let it run its course in your mind and then re-engage with others. I have far fewer regrets, if any at all. I acknowledge that I am human but handle it responsibly and I don't allow myself to use it as an excuse to treat others poorly. Wait out the knee-jerk reaction, yours and maybe others also further down the line. I hope this helps in some small way. Be well, sweetie.

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Damn our struggles are REAL, but we are some strong ass people. Let's all hang in there and utilize each others support to lift us up, if only for a moment. Because one moment can become 2 and then 3....

Yes!! . .