Dear questioner,
I can see how you felt when you saw your teacher's reaction to you this afternoon. You were just doing your job, measuring the blood pressure of the patients in the ward and handing it to the teacher, but it seems like you got a bit of a rough deal. It's not easy to feel good about your work when someone doesn't recognize it, especially when they're your teacher. I can imagine how you felt when you went to express your emotions to your roommates and they didn't accept you or even criticized you. It's sad when people don't understand how you feel.
You did great! After your teacher criticized you, you didn't get angry or gossip about him. You just shared your feelings with your classmates. You did the right thing. Everyone has the right to express their feelings, whether to the person involved or to other people. And accepting yourself is a great choice!
It's totally normal to feel anxious when you're not sure if you're being accepted. But when you're struggling with this feeling, it can be hard to see things clearly. It's possible that your classmates' anxiety and criticism were caused by your energy being tied up in this way.
Let's look at this together and see if there's a way to make sense of it. When your teacher says something that doesn't make sense, is it possible that he's not in a good mood today and he's projecting his anxiety and anger onto you as a defense mechanism?
It's totally normal to project your own anxiety and unease onto others so that you'll feel better. But in this case, you don't have the option to rebel against the teacher because they're an authority figure.
So you took on the anxiety that the teacher was projecting onto you and used words like "aggrieved" and "angry." If you were your usual, rational self, you wouldn't have used words like "aggrieved" and "angry" because it's possible that the teacher was right in her assessment and your handwriting was indeed a bit sloppy. When a person can rationally evaluate themselves, they won't use words like "aggrieved" and "angry." They'll think that the teacher is right in her criticism and that this is an area in which they can improve.
This defense mechanism is called sublimation, and it can effectively relieve your anxiety and is very positive. However, the anxiety projected onto you by the authoritative teacher is a lot for you to handle, digest, or transform, so you project this anxiety onto your roommate.
I can see that this hasn't worked out so well.
So you've already taken the first step in the right direction, which is to accept your emotions. When the teacher commented on you like that, you didn't feel inferior, but instead accepted your sad emotions.
If you take the following steps, you'll be able to save your precious energy and use it to upgrade yourself instead!
Every day, we're faced with all kinds of things that come from inside us and from the world around us. Some of these things can make it hard for us to function normally. Some are good for us, like feeling excited or happy after we do something well. Some are bad for us, like hearing bad news, losing someone we love, or feeling anxious. When we get too much of these things, we call it stress. It seems like your teacher's criticism was a kind of stress for you, so you did what you could to handle all these things.
I can tell you're not happy with your teacher's feedback. It's totally normal to feel upset when we don't get what we want. It's a natural human response. But, it's important to recognize that your emotions and thoughts are valid, even if they feel unacceptable.
It's okay to feel angry or frustrated. It's how we process our feelings. But, it's also important to understand that our emotions don't always align with reality. Sometimes, we need to adjust our expectations to align with reality.
It's clear that you're struggling with this. It's okay to feel this way. We all go through it. But, it's also important to recognize that your emotions and thoughts are valid, even if they feel unacceptable.
If you're feeling angry with your teacher or friend, it's totally normal! One way to keep your friendship and other relationships strong is to try to understand why the other person is acting the way they are. Let's look at two common ways of reacting to difficult situations.
When Ms. A handed in her work data, the teacher gave her some constructive feedback. Ms. A was a bit taken aback and felt a bit aggrieved and angry because she thought the teacher's assessment was incorrect.
When Ms. B handed in her work data to the teacher, the teacher commented that it was nonsense! Ms. B took the work data sheet and looked at it. She did find that her handwriting was a bit sloppy, which could easily lead to misinterpretation.
She thought that the teacher was being a bit strict with her because she had high expectations of herself, so she filled out the data sheet again and handed it to the teacher, and was really happy to get praise from the teacher.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with accepting your emotions. In fact, it's a great thing to do! But if you can take a step forward with more wisdom and explore more, you'll be more affirmed and welcomed by those around you.
I really hope my answer helps you out, and I wish you all the best in life!
Comments
I can totally understand why you feel upset. It's not easy when someone, especially a teacher, dismisses your effort like that. Sharing how you feel with someone who can relate is important and it's okay to express your emotions.
It sounds like you're feeling really hurt and misunderstood. Teachers should be more supportive. Talking to a classmate about your experience is a healthy way to process what happened. You have every right to feel the way you do.
Expressing your feelings is part of being human. It's clear you're not looking to badmouth anyone but just need someone to listen. It's unfortunate if others didn't support you before. You deserve to be heard and understood.
It's natural to want validation for your feelings. Sometimes people don't react the way we hope, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't share. Finding someone who will listen without judgment is crucial. Keep talking to those you trust.
You've done nothing wrong by sharing your feelings. It's a tough situation, and sometimes we just need to vent to feel better. The fact that you're reflecting on this shows you care about how you communicate. That's a good thing.