Bamboozle

It's been hard for me to say this: I like and love myself. It took me a long time to say it and mean it, even if at times it felt I believed it just to spite everyone else.

I do realize I am a good person and I like who I am. I don't understand the people who talk about others when the person is in close vicinity. It could be that I was being paranoid yesterday...but I'm fairly certain they were talking about me. F*ck em. They don't have my respect or appreciation. I do a pretty good job acting like I like people when I really don't, so I'll put on a good face, do my job, and that's it.

All they're making is noise. It's just noise. It's not true and it's not who I am. They can think whatever they want--I don't value their opinions at all.

I've come to the conclusion that most people are a$$holes. I wish I could avoid all of them, but that's simply not possible.

What I can do is reaffirm the good person I am and rise above this nonsense. I must do this, especially when my mind wants to take a dive. I deserve better than this. I've earned it. I will do everything I can to get out of this toxic environment and get into a better situation. I deserve to be happy.

sleepie

People can act childish and gossipy. It's based in their insecurities- they'd have better things to talk about otherwise. They are sad people with little else to do. You are intelligent and talented- they may be intimidated by that.

soidog

I've come to the conclusion that groups can really bring out the mean streak in people. I've known a number of people who, individually, are normally nice, pleasant folks. Drop them in a group with a negative vibe, and you can see a completely different side of people, particularly if that group is in "bullying" mode.

And its not as if this isn't an evidence-based phenomena. There are tons of studies out there documenting this sort of thing. Pretty typical social behavior to be expected of us humans (unfortunately).

NYCDoglvr

Moods are contagious, especially in groups. You can feel the vibe entering a room. It's also a good idea to realize that most people are screwed up to some degree...