Why do I let “crazy” get to me?

[Anonymous]

OP. Well, I did try to have a discussion. But I didn’t learn much. I know some of you will say that I’m trying to control the narrative, but I think that this person has some kind of personality disorder. They avoided giving an explanation, kept trying to end the discussion quickly by saying it was no big deal, and then got mad when I asked specifically about the lack of response (muttered something about an email but wouldn’t give details and basically said get off my back and ended the conversation). So bizarre to me, and I’m a little irritated that I don’t think that I was treated with respect. But satisfied that I made an attempt to clear things up. And have learned that it’s probably best for me to not engage with this person other than very superficially. I can approach other people about a new volunteer gig; it’s too bad that I didn’t get to see the other project through, but it’s not worth thinking about.

[Anonymous]

Good job, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You’re over-explaining. You’re over-thinking. You want to make sense of everything, and control everything, but you can’t.

The anxiety you have has roots, but it also has branches that you have allowed to grow, unchecked. Time for therapy and medication for your anxiety. I know it’s hard. Good luck. But there is a lot of freedom and joy in letting go of the past or the things you can’t control that bother you now. You can gain confidence and self-worth.

WTF?!