How To Deal With Toxic People

Listen to this episode from Psych2Go On the GO on Spotify. Do you have any relationships in your life that repeatedly leave you feeling emotionally drained and miserable? These can be in the form of a romantic partner, friend, coworker, or family member. Have you tried to share your feelings and been made to feel dejected or ashamed? If so, you might be dealing with a toxic person. So here are a few ways on how you can deal with them. Disclaimer: Please note that this video is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. If you feel trapped in a relationship, please seek the advice of a mental health professional. Writer: Syazwana Amirah Script Editor: Sophia Katz Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Sun Biscuit YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: Brenner, A. (2016, August 29). 8 Traits the Most Toxic People in Your Life Share. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-flux/201608/8-traits-the-most-toxic-people-in-your-life-share. Burton, N. (2013, February 13). How to Deal With Insults and Put-Downs. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201302/how-deal-insults-and-put-downs. Morin, A. (2018, December 3). 7 Better Ways to Deal with Toxic People. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201812/7-better-ways-deal-toxic-people. Raypole, C., &; Brito , J. (2019, November 21). How to Deal With Toxic People: 17 Tips. Healthline. www.healthline.com/health/how-to-deal-with-toxic-people. Reynolds, J. L., &; Hagan, E. (2021, March 4). Rumor Has It: Why People Gossip and How You Can Cope. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/human-kind/202103/rumor-has-it-why-people-gossip-and-how-you-can-cope. Streep, P., &; Hagan, E. (2016, December 14). 8 Strategies for Dealing With the Toxic People in Your Life. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tech-support/201612/8-strategies-dealing-the-toxic-people-in-your-life. Wilson Jr. , R. E. (2019, January 15). Who Deserves Your Loyalty? Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-main-ingredient/201901/who-deserves-your-loyalty.