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Stuck at Home With a Toxic Person: 7 Ways to Keep Your Sanity

Stuck at Home With a Toxic Person: 7 Ways to Keep Your Sanity

Curated from: toxicties.com

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Who are these toxic people?

It is someone who seems to be every nerve recking to be around.

Here are some examples:-

1) Narcissists

2) Control freaks

3) Compulsive liars

4) Gaslighters and etc...

Let's now look at the 7 ways to deal with these toxic people:-

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1) Use physical space whenever possible

When you are living with a Toxic person you need to create a separate physical to just be at peace.

Like:-

1) Go for a walk outside

2) Go to another room and close the door

3) Have your meals alone

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2) Create an emotional "Safe Space"

Home is where you are usually meant to feel "safe", it is not possible when you are with a toxic person.

Here are some ways you can make a safe space:-

1) Take a place in your home where u can calm yourself down or just breathe.

2) Go to a religious place

3)  Do meditation for 5-10 mins

4) Create a safe place in your mind and imagine it

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3) Occupy your mind

You will not feel drained when you have something else to occupy your mind with.

So, don't mind start blogging,  joining music classes or just make an effort to spend time in your hobbies.

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4) De-escalate

You should be smart about how to deal with tension and conflicts with toxic people.

Here are few strategies you can use to de-escalate an explosive situation:-

1) Try to change the topic

2) Pay them a compliment

3)  Walk away

4) Let them have their opinions

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5) Be a rock

Just be a rock, not matter what they say or do, just don't react because toxic people seek your attention and if you be like a rock, they will leave you alone.

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6) Stay in touch with the support system

A toxic person always tries to isolate you so that they can have a good control on you, therefore you should be in touch with your loved ones...maybe like your friends and etc.

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7) Know your rights and be safe

Despite your best efforts, the tensions with a toxic person can reach a dangerous point. So have the resources and an escape plan in case things go bad.

Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline if you’re in a domestic abuse situation. They are available 24/7 to talk confidentially, and to give you the information you need.

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