A heated argument will shake you to the core. It won't be possible to control your temper with someone who keeps pushing your buttons. Rather than letting the abuse continue, say how you feel. Standing up for yourself will be scary but empowering. Have you been pretending to be someone you are not? Come clean. It will take time to regain people's trust, so be patient. Once people realise you have turned over a new leaf, they'll give you another chance.