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How do you deal with adult tantrums?

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Sparklfairy · 27/06/2018 11:21

I don't want to give too much away here but I've been on the receiving end of an adult tantrum from a family member today. It was frankly shocking. Like a toddler. Like they had to offload all their anger at once on the nearest person. If I tried to talk calmly I was screamed at and shouted over, then they walked around with their fingers in their ears refusing to listen but continuing to rant. After they stormed off I then got a stream of ranting texts that made no sense and had no truth in them.

I just feel a bit stuck. I have to stay with this person as I've just got out of hospital (mh). I am homeless and nowhere else to go. I've had to hide the only house key as if I even step outside for a cigarette I'll be locked out. I have literally nowhere else to go.

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Shoxfordian · 27/06/2018 11:36

Is there anyone else at all you could go stay with?

Maelstrop · 27/06/2018 11:53

Contact Shelter and tell them you're homeless. You can't stay there. This sounds abusive.

Sprinklesplease · 27/06/2018 12:00

Is it their house key you are hiding? If so, they make take it further if they are furious with you. Be careful.

Do you think they will calm down? You are in a vulnerable position. Best not to let them have that power over you. If there is really nowhere else you can go, contact one of the homeless charities.

Sparklfairy · 27/06/2018 12:21

Yes it is. I've just given it back as it wasn't helping matters. I just hate the fear and control of being locked out on a whim and the feeling of powerlessness does nothing for my MH

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