Don't Hurt Me!

I don't do well with yelling. For as long as I can remember, when I'm put into a situation where someone is yelling at or even scolding me and I can't defend myself, I get very anxious and upset. In a fight with my parents, I'm okay because... well... I've taught myself to yell back at them and not bottle up those emotions, but when someone I don't feel deserves it starts to get on the offense, I cringe and sometimes whimper. I want to cry, and I occasionally do.