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[quote=Anonymous]In the past (like 10 years ago) I had challenges controlling my emotions at work. I would take things personally and be over invested and then get upset/cry easily.

In the past 10 years- I have been doing okay. I think it is mainly because I work in less "around the clock demanding" type positions and am farther away from the end product/people impacted on the ground so dont get as attached. I am in a job where I typically dont have to worry or think about things outside of my time at work.

These past 2 weeks, someone on my team has created a work environment that has made me really stressed and emotional. They clearly dont like me, are rude/passive aggressive and today I read an email from him pointing out things he didnt like about my work style and i just took my computer and went home for the day because I new I was going to get upset.

I thought I had overcome this problem and am in a team and position I want to continue on with, but am afraid that I am going to ruin it now and not be able to remain professional when having to deal with this moving forward.

I tell myself "I dont care what people think" but clearly I do. People tend to like me and like to work with me and I enjoy having friendly/ non confrontational relationships with people I have to interact with every day.

Anyone have similar styles/personalities and found ways to overcome this?

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