Potter was asked about the post-match press conference after Brighton’s 3-2 defeat on Saturday, during which he asked reporters whether they wanted to take an oath to further show his frustration.
“At my age, I pay less attention to the things you (the media think about, if I am honest,” he said.
“I’m happy that I’m alone. And if I’m tired of me after we have scored two goals in three minutes, I’m cursed if I did that and curse you if I didn’t do it.
“On the one hand you play a game for you because you’re so happy, or for anything.
“At the end of the day, we won’t win so you have to accept that. My reaction was a humanitarian reaction from football manger.
“I’m surprised if there are many other managers who will give you any other emotional reaction than you have received from me.
West Ham has won seven Premier League games, but has been ruled out of Saturday after Ipsuic’s defeat to Newcastle.