Is it normal to be annoyed at self-absorbed people?

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Okay...I really can't stand self-absorbed people who always want to play the victim. Like, when they act like unimportant things are so awful.

For example, if you post something on a public forum or on your social networking pages, you should expect people to comment on it. But some people tend to think looking at their pages and stuff is "creepy" and they get all offended, or become mad and defensive. People have gotten like that with me. Trust me, I'm not crazy or a stalker, I'm just curious. Even people who I thought were my friends got upset when I was being nice. Whatever, I didn't bother apologising because nothing was my fault. What I'm saying is, those people should get over it and stop thinking they're being "stalked."

And, this one particular celebrity, I won't say any names, but she bragged about punching someone who criticized her hair and outfit. Kind of an overreaction, don't you think? Also she's bragged about having a breakdown due to OCD or some kind of mental problem. I know what having problems feels like, I'm depressed and slightly autistic, but I don't feel that I deserve to be treated special because of it. Also, acting like you've had bad experiences when you didn't is somewhat unfair to people who have. I've often felt out of place and been picked on/insulted here and there, of course even though it hurts it's common. But I've also been sexually assaulted once when I was 18, by a family acquaintance who was 40-some, which was probably the most serious thing that's happened to me. Also I know people who have been picked on pretty bad, and even been abused by a significant other, and things like that. Not to mention these things happen to innocent people every day.

TL;DR : Is it normal to be annoyed at people who always think they're the victim, and don't even think about those who have been through worse?

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  • Captain_Kegstand
    11 years ago

    Faking like you have gone through adversity is low!

    The one I hate is when somebody puts a status "Worst day ever" and you comment"im sorry, whats wrong" and they answer "dont wanna talk about it"

    If you didn't wanna talk about it don't post it online!

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    • daydreamer394
      8 years ago

      Why the fuck shouldn't they? Because you said so?

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  • NeuroNeptunian
    11 years ago

    Yes.
    Understand, we are all self absorbed one way or the other. For many of us, however, our self worth hinges on how many people agree with us or how much attention we get. Because, you know, if people don't agree with you, you're worth less than you actually are.

    Don't be angry at them. This is going to sound so pretentious of me and I apologize in advance, but having such a weak ego causing one to constantly lash out and seek attention as well as pity and affirmation of self by others is a sad burden for someone to have to live with and rarely do they realize that this is what they're doing being that they are unaware of it themselves. I would rather pity them than be angry at them for something that obviously burdens them more than a facebook stalker or a heckler ever could hope to.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Huh... Im kind of annoyed that i didnt see my name in this.

    Guess people hate me now.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Lol, you're annoyed that I'm not annoyed by you?

      Well I'm offended that you're offended. haha jk.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    "Whatever, none of it was my fault"...Sounds very self absorbed.

    To be honest, I can see where you're coming from, but you seem to have a little bit of what you're complaining about in yourself.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Well I don't mean to come off that way...I'm just saying, what's the point of apologising if I feel that I did nothing wrong and the other person won't even accept my apology? I do try to be the bigger person in the situation by putting into perspective why the other person is wrong (when we're discussing something that is NOT a matter of opinion, that is). I've posted before about this one chik who insulted me out of the blue, and I tried to explain to her why she hurt my feelings, but she wouldn't listen so I gave up trying.

      Maybe all people can be selfish to an extent, cause after all nobody's perfect. I'm just pointing out behaviour that doesn't seem acceptable, at least to me.

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      • [Old Memory]
        11 years ago

        Sorry, I have one minute until my internet goes off. Litrally one minute. Reply to this so I get the notification tomorow so I can reply. Thanks.

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          11 years ago

          okay...lol

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          • [Old Memory]
            11 years ago

            I see what you mean, but it is rather arrogant to not be open to the fact you may not be wrong. If they won't accept your apology even when you apologized, then I agree, they are the problem, not you.
            Ok, I think I see your point now, I take back the arrogant part, you sound quite rational, so I apologize for jumping to conclusions.

            I agree, we can all be selfish, and most, if not all of us will be at some point.

            And the girl that insulted you, there is really no point. Females are the ones that try to insult people the most on here, and even when you basically imply to them that they're not being rational and that it's pointless to try insult in the middle of a debate, they think they have done no wrong, even when you have said to them to try keep the debate rational instead of emotional. Dealing with a female insulting you is pointless, they won't admitt to doing wrong when insulting you, regardless of you not insulting her first or back, you just said something in which she dislikes, even when it's rational thinking to what it is she insulted you for.

            Again, I apologize for jumping to conclusions and saying you sound arrogant, you've sh own me you are not arrogant.

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            • Anonymous Post Author
              11 years ago

              Glad you understand. btw it wasn't someone on this site. But I've posted about her before and one user here basically defended her...of course, I won't say any names but I think this user is easily confused, so maybe she didn't quite understand. But yeah, she insulted me for simply making friendly conversation, then made fun of me for being depressed. :/ oh well...

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    If you aren't self-absorbed, you aren't human.

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