Getting angry at people for not appreciating you and then brushing them off when they try to make up for it isn't helping your cause. It sends mixed messages, confuses everybody, and leaves you feeling worse than you did before. So why is this such a big deal? Are you afraid of showing that you care about such petty things as – ego strokes? There's nothing wrong with needing praise and recognition, and maybe if you were more comfortable about receiving it, then people would be more forthcoming. It's not a weakness to be loved and adored. It's an asset. Go ask a Leo.