How To Deal With Toxic People

Do you have any relationships in your life that repeatedly leave you feeling emotionally drained and miserable? These can be in the form of a romantic partner, friend, coworker, or family member. Have you tried to share your feelings and been made to feel dejected or ashamed? If so, you might be dealing with a toxic person. So here are a few ways on how you can deal with them. Disclaimer: Please note that this video is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. If you feel trapped in a relationship, please seek the advice of a mental health professional. Writer: Syazwana Amirah Script Editor: Sophia Katz Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Sun Biscuit YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: Brenner, A. (2016, August 29). 8 Traits the Most Toxic People in Your Life Share. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-flux/201608/8-traits-the-most-toxic-people-in-your-life-share. Burton, N. (2013, February 13). How to Deal With Insults and Put-Downs. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201302/how-deal-insults-and-put-downs. Morin, A. (2018, December 3). 7 Better Ways to Deal with Toxic People. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201812/7-better-ways-deal-toxic-people. Raypole, C., &; Brito , J. (2019, November 21). How to Deal With Toxic People: 17 Tips. Healthline. www.healthline.com/health/how-to-deal-with-toxic-people. Reynolds, J. L., &; Hagan, E. (2021, March 4). Rumor Has It: Why People Gossip and How You Can Cope. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/human-kind/202103/rumor-has-it-why-people-gossip-and-how-you-can-cope. Streep, P., &; Hagan, E. (2016, December 14). 8 Strategies for Dealing With the Toxic People in Your Life. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tech-support/201612/8-strategies-dealing-the-toxic-people-in-your-life. Wilson Jr. , R. E. (2019, January 15). Who Deserves Your Loyalty? Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-main-ingredient/201901/who-deserves-your-loyalty. Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go

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