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I donno y I'm afraid of talking even it's someone's mistake. My neighbour juz thrown old clothes n old mat in my house compound area. I watsapp her voice message no reply. This giv me angry but couldn't show. Y should stare with neighbour nu I'm calm. Y I'm like this. Not only this. Many times I fail to talk even ter is wrong in my side.
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People with high sensitivity or past invalidation often suppress their anger or hesitate to assert themselves.even when they are rightbecause they subconsciously fear consequences or feel guilty for standing up.
This may also stem from learned behavior if growing up, you were discouraged from expressing disagreement or anger, your brain now associates confrontation with discomfort or danger. You may benefit from assertiveness training, practicing boundary-setting scripts, and slowly exposing yourself to such situations through roleplay or journaling.
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There is nothing wrong on your side
It's a part of an individual's personality. Personality means nature, behaviour, coping skills or the way an individual reacts or behaves to a situation that can be external or internal.
Personality is not built or changed in a day, it has developed since our childhood, as we grow older day by day by adulthood, it develops and get mature
You have mentioned an example where you are not able to express yourself directly, such feelings of inability to express yourself must be felt many times during your life
It gives distress, passive irritability to oneself
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For bringing change in our personality, you can take some initiative or set small goals for practice as
*Try to speak in front of mirror, you can rehearse with the person to whom you can trust
*You can write on a paper, maintain diary of the statement that you wish to speak but couldn't not express
* You can discuss in normal, calm manner and express your point to the person who has committed mistakes
You can take help of therapist too
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do not bother, many of us have such problems
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It seems you're facing difficulty being assertive, especially in situations that involve conflict or standing up for yourself, even when you're not at fault. This is common in people with social anxiety or low self confidence and often comes from a deep fear of upsetting others or being misunderstood. You're not alone, and this doesn't mean something is wrong with you it just means you are wired to avoid confrontation. Over time, therapy or counseling can help you feel more confident and express your feelings without fear or guilt. You are already on the right path by reflecting on it.
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consult with a Psychiatrist or Psychologist
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You should consult a doctor
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talk to a psychiatrist
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Dr. Vettrivel Arul
Homoeopath
7 yrs exp
Salem
What you are experiencing is not a sign of weakness or lack of character. It is a deep seated emotional pattern where your nervous system tends to freeze or withdraw when faced with confrontation, even when you are right. This often happens in people who have learned from past experience that expressing disagreement or standing up for themselves leads to discomfort, guilt, or rejection. In such moments, your thoughts and emotions are activeâyou know you are right or that something is unfairâbut your body holds back. This is called a freeze or fawn response, where the nervous system automatically avoids conflict to maintain emotional safety. Over time, this creates a pattern of suppressed anger, emotional fatigue, and helplessness. The real issue is not your logic but the way your emotional body has been trained to survive by staying quiet.
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You need to gently work on developing what is called emotional assertiveness. This is not about becoming aggressive or confrontational. It is about calmly and clearly expressing yourself without guilt. Homeopathic constitutional treatment is very helpful in such emotional blocks. Remedies like Silicea, Pulsatilla, or Staphysagria are often prescribed to individuals who tend to suppress emotions, avoid speaking up, and feel stuck inside. When chosen according to your deeper personality and life patterns, the right remedy can help you reclaim your emotional voice and break the habit of silent suffering. Start by practicing small verbal responses each day in low pressure situations, like telling a shopkeeper a correction or asking a friend for something you need. In the situation with your neighbor, you do not need to fight or stay silent. You can simply say, with calm tone, "I saw some old clothes placed in our compound. I just wanted to check if this was intentional. Let us both keep the area clean and respectful."
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Each morning, practice saying short, truthful sentences out loud in front of a mirrorâsuch as things you wanted to say but could not. This helps retrain your throat and emotional center to speak without fear. Breathe in slowly through your nose and speak while exhaling slowly to keep your voice steady. At night, massage a few drops of warm sesame oil over your chest and throat to relax stored tension. Eat warm, cooked food and avoid anything cold or stale, as your emotional energy is very sensitive to body temperature and rhythm. True emotional strength does not come from shouting. It comes from knowing that your truth matters, and you have a right to express it without fear.
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Rewa
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