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Bad days can make small problems feel bigger.

The following story is about a man who went to the gym to clear his head but ended up snapping at a stranger.

While practicing on the basketball court, someone bumped into him hard and knocked him off balance.

He reacted loudly in the moment and later questioned whether he overreacted.

Have you ever reacted so bad, you regretted it later? Let’s take a closer look!

AITA for yelling over my glasses

For some context, I was not really having a great day. I felt like nothing was going right that day.

So I went to a local gym to blow off some steam. I was at their basketball court and practicing my shot.

While I was trying to get my ball back, I moved back into position.

Some guy suddenly bolted past me. He bumped into me.

This man yelled loudly at the person who accidentally bumped him.

It was not a light tap. It was his shoulder straight into my left chest and shoulder area.

I fumbled a bit, and my glasses went flying off. Luckily, I was able to catch them.

I was still in a bit of shock. I faced his direction.

And yelled, “Watch where you’re effin’ going!” It was very loud.

Those places have a lot of reverb.

He apologized the moment he had calmed down.

I was so mad. I air-balled my next shot. I ended up storming out of there.

I felt like Benson from Regular Show. I was about to lose it.

An employee stopped me and told me I was making a disturbance.

That was reasonable. I calmed down enough to apologize. Then, I walked out of the gym.

He thought about it and regretted yelling at the other person.

Now, that I am at home thinking about it, I feel like I should not have yelled at him.

Mainly because the dude is in the circle of things I cannot control.

I still feel like a little crap for yelling.

Nothing bad happened when the guy bumped me anyway.

Am I in the wrong?

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We all have some bad days. I think when your emotions are that high, it would really be difficult to control your anger or, in this case, your words.

OP’s frustration built up really fast. While yelling that loud made it worse, it’s pretty understandable given what he was going through.

But hey, he calmed down and owned it after, right?

Now, let’s check out other people’s comments.

This user shares their personal thoughts.

Here’s an honest opinion from this one.

Short and straightforward.

Finally, here’s another valid point.

Sometimes, the reaction hits harder than the bump.

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Heide Lazaro

Heide Lazaro is a veteran human-interest writer and digital culture expert with over a decade of experience in editorial strategy. Specializing in lifestyle, social dynamics, and the internet's most compelling stories, Heide has authored and published more than 10 books online. Beyond her daily reporting, she is a dedicated motivational speaker who helps audiences connect through the power of storytelling. When she isn't sifting through the web's wildest real-life drama, Heide is an avid runner, painter, and novel-enthusiast fueled by a truly excellent cup of coffee.