Abby Connolly
The Numb One
Another popular move for people who can’t handle stress is trying to numb it.
Unfortunately, the ‘numb one’ may try to numb their anxious feelings in harmful ways, like sneaking off to the local bar for a few rounds, going to parties, binging media, etc. This can be harmful for both people involved in a relationship.
The Fixer
I know so many people who try to solve stressful problems and get everything back to normal as soon as something makes them anxious. The fixer would rather get things back on track immediately and solve the issue instantly than sit in the discomfort and devise a strategic plan.
While that may sound helpful, over time, they may ignore certain boundaries, dismiss your input, and insist on doing things themself.
The Internalizer
If you want to get on a more personal level, I am often ‘the internalizer.’ Internalizer has a hard time expressing their feelings when they’re stressed out and may hold them in for several reasons.
They may feel they’d be burdening their partner by expressing their worries or fear they’ll be judged. However, communication is key in a relationship; you cannot hold those feelings in.
The Exploder
This is the kind of person who lashes out when they’re stressed. Hey, I get it. Who doesn’t want to scream, smash something, or throw a little temper tantrum when stressed?
