Way to deal with my neighbour

[TruthFreedom]

Forgive me if this topic is not relevant to this sub forum,

But I'm trying to find a way to deal with a volatile neighbour. She lives directly above me in a building with six apartments in the block. She claims to have schizophrenia, yet I think she uses it as an excuse to behave in any way she chooses. She is extremely (and I mean EXTREMELY) emotionally reactive, with very little provocation. She has assaulted me before.

I have tried my best to give off positive vibes, but she is quite deranged and threatens me frequently.

She seems to want to make my life a misery, even though I have been exceptionally kind and accepting of her behaviour.

[Basman]

Can you move?

[TruthFreedom]

@Basman not easily

[Monster Energy]

Dance with her 

[TruthFreedom]

@Monster Energy 😂

[TruthFreedom]

@Monster Energy tried that, but I think she is actually attracted to me, so getting involved with her in any way shape or form has been a huge mistake. At least I've not slept with her 🙄

[Basman]

1 hour ago, TruthFreedom said:

@Basman not easily

Would it be easier to move than to deal with her? Otherwise consider your options. 

[Judy2]

8 hours ago, TruthFreedom said:

Forgive me if this topic is not relevant to this sub forum,

But I'm trying to find a way to deal with a volatile neighbour. She lives directly above me in a building with six apartments in the block. She claims to have schizophrenia, yet I think she uses it as an excuse to behave in any way she chooses. She is extremely (and I mean EXTREMELY) emotionally reactive, with very little provocation. She has assaulted me before.

I have tried my best to give off positive vibes, but she is quite deranged and threatens me frequently.

She seems to want to make my life a misery, even though I have been exceptionally kind and accepting of her behaviour.

is it an option to inform the authorities so they can keep an eye on her? a mental illness is not an excuse to threaten people. if this is related to her illness, she may need treatment for that...but she shouldn't have a free pass to simply insult and threaten everyone around her. 

[Hojo]

Become her mirror.

[Rigel]

4 minutes ago, Hojo said:

Become her mirror.

Surely that won’t escalate the tension at all.

[Hojo]

@Rigel are you sure the situation isn't escalating because he's not being her mirror.

[Rigel]

@Monster Energy Your new pic is hilarious lol 

[Rigel]

1 minute ago, Hojo said:

@Rigel are you sure the situation isn't escalating because he's not being her mirror.

No I am not, there might be a breaking point where you need war to settle things.

[cetus]

@TruthFreedom I lived with a woman who had very similar traits. She was a miserable/shallow/mean person at heart and misery loves company. Don't let her suck you in. They can be very manipulative and love to mess with your head just to get a rise out of you. Best to just keep your distance. Trust when I say you're not the first person (probably mostly men) she has played her little game with. So, she is well versed at what she is doing. Above all don't be reactive to her negative behavior. That's EXACTLY what she wants. If you mirror her behavior in even the smallest way she will immediately place all the blame on you. 

[Breakingthewall]

Greet her politely if you find her and never show any emotion. Act as if nothing she says or does affects you. Become a soulless robot to her. If that doesn't work, move.