Sad I think all of us are very sensitive people, more than others that never become compulsive in doing some thing. Of course we feel bad If some one bully us, and we want to answer them in a smart ways. For me is almost all the time looking for a reason in them to explain their behaviors. And when I do it makes me feel that is the way they are dealing with their problems. As you said we can decide to ignore them, unless it is becoming a problem(repeatedly happening), then we need to deal with that and make them stop once for all. You mentioned Casino and safety!? you did not say gambling? I just want you to think about it. do you feel safe in the casino environment? It was once for me, the only place I could dress up and go was casino, people respected me, may be for a wrong reason, but I liked that at the beginning. That is why I am interested to know which one is that makes you feel safe, the casino or the disconnection from yourself while gambling.
Sad if you feel down try to talk about it now, with people who understand. Like in here. I hope you are better by now. take care happy. One day at a time.
