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What's the best way to get over someone calling you nasty names?

Profile: ListenerM22
ListenerM22 on Nov 29, 2017
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Tell yourself the names aren't true, that the person is just doing it because they feel bad about themselves
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Profile: writejaybird23
writejaybird23 on Dec 9, 2017
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I personally go back to Lenny Bruce many years ago, and how he ranted about the fact that they're just words!! Take a deep breath, chuckle or smile internally, then remain calm and show the individual that you are not affected by their childishness.. Anyone can easily be childish. A better, calmer, smarter person is always the winner in this situation, and most others.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 7, 2018
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Put your mind on something else, such as sports or family/friends, block the mean person&tell someone
Profile: MandeeS
MandeeS on Feb 1, 2018
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Telling yourself they are WRONG! You are everything wonderful in this world, nothing less than the best! Repeat that to yourself over and over!
Profile: KingAaron84
KingAaron84 on Feb 23, 2018
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Ignore and avoid them. If you feel you can't do it alone, go with someone the will support what your saying
Profile: UniqueHero20
UniqueHero20 on Mar 31, 2018
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You simply can't ignore them! The first thing that I would suggest to you is to forgive them. You can move on until you do.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 31, 2018
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If someone is calling you mean names you should tell an trusted adult, for example a teacher, family or career
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If someone calls you something mean, know that that person is hurting inside and is bullied by others and by themselves. Someone who hates and criticises others only does that because they do this to themselves. Have compassion for that mean person, because they are struggling so much inside, and this is how you will no longer be bothered by what they say to you.
Profile: SkyeWater
SkyeWater on Apr 8, 2018
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You have to guard your heart; remember to keep a secure self image of yourself and never let the names they call you get to you. If they already got to you, and you feel hurt, you can talk it out with someone you are comfortable with. Empathy is important in this area, because you are in a state of grief or anger. Next, use these insults as a stepping stone for a brighter future. If they called you fat, then choose to work out so they can no longer can accuse you of so in the future. Or, you could express your emotions through art- visual art, dance, music, ect.
Profile: TylersLife
TylersLife on May 2, 2018
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Surround yourself with positive people who lift you up. People who say good things about you and treat you how you deserve to be treated.
Profile: BrandonCares1074
BrandonCares1074 on May 4, 2018
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You could have a talk with this person, speak with a school counselor, or inform your parents about the situation.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 19, 2018
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Ignoring him or tell him thank you you're right and i have to start changing that you made me notice that bad in me
Profile: blissfulEyes47
blissfulEyes47 on May 20, 2018
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Ignore them and understand that people who are nasty are only trying to make themselves feel about because they are negative towards themselves.
Profile: LoveToHelp001
LoveToHelp001 on May 23, 2018
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The best way is to ignore them. Most of the time they do it for attention. If that doesn't work, tell someone who might have an impact on their behavior. Make sure that it's someone who won't join in with them.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 30, 2018
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Think about the things you are good at that they aren't. Think abou things you have that they don't. Compare yourselves to them. Realize you are better then them and what they say means nothing to you.
Profile: Bran21
Bran21 on Jun 10, 2018
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I had this happen to me before and it’s hard to ignore those kinds of people. You have to make sure that you have enough confidence to know that you are not those things
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 13, 2018
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Remind yourself that those names don't define you or your personality. You are not to blame for their inability to be kind.
Profile: Kiikxo4
Kiikxo4 on Jun 15, 2018
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Think of all the good people have told you and remember that they are the ones that need more love and understanding.
Profile: Enigmatica
Enigmatica on Jun 16, 2018
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Rise above it. Realize that these names doesn't define who YOU are, that YOU do that. It can be difficult, but in the end it'll pay off if you do it. Or, what worked for me, fake it till you make it. Eventually it'll stop being fake and you won't care.
Profile: officerli
officerli on Jun 17, 2018
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Acknowledge your own positive qualities and the negative qualities of the person who is calling you these names. Point out to yourself the good qualities you have that that person doesn't. be careful not to turn this exercise into a hatred towards that person, for this could spiral into an unhealthy hate obsession. Just focus on you and the people in your life who care about you and don't agree with the person who is consistently insulting you.
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