Reactive Abuse

Coping Behavior

Behavioral CopingMaladaptive Coping

negative valencehigh arousal

Description

Manipulating a person into reacting explosively, then blaming them for their reaction to claim victimhood.

Physiological Effects

Adrenaline dump, immediate guilt/shame, feeling "crazy"

Reflection Tip

Was my reaction proportional to the immediate trigger, or the accumulation of baiting?

De-escalation Tip

Disengage physically before reacting.

Associated Emotion Triggers (5)

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