hi everyone. my name is jenn and im brand new here. nice to meet you all. i have a problem: i think im too sensitive. im very emotional and my feelings get hurt too easily. i'll give you a few examples:
a) if i go to visit my family at their house and my parents don't talk to me as much as my other siblings, i start to worry, why arent they interested in me.
b) if i talk with my friends or my family and when i say something they dont respond or i have to repeat myself, i feel like what i have to say isnt important and they are in their own world. it drives me nuts.
it seems like i let my mind and imagination go wild. i know im a little crazy right? i want to change. what can i do? thanks!
2006-10-10 15:02:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
you are not crazy. you don't need to go on meds. and you don't need to go out and do something wild and oppositional to get attention. in other words, don't listen to the yahoos on here.
being oversensitive is something you can get over. you are aware that you are, which is the first step to changing you! congratulations! your half way there! (most people that have issues don't admit it or refuse to change)
the best ways i have found to changing my personality flaws is when i find myself responding or feeling a certain way i dislike - i tell myself "your doing it again." and i stop it. i get myself refocused and move forward with that. whether it be self talk to change an attitude or something physical to take my mind off how i'm feeling.
good luck! you'll be fine. and remember, there are people that simply feel much empathy for others and while some perceive that to be overly sensitive, others perceive it to be wonderful. there are many in this world that need to learn to have more empathy for others and i'm betting you are a very caring person and very considerate of others.
2006-10-10 15:05:44 · answer #1 · answered by annie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but your sensitive nature is paired with your low-self esteem. I used to be like this about half my life and I am older mature now. It caused me feeling like unworthiness, shyness, depression, and more. I was never good enough, too fat, too tall, too clumsy, not enough friends, not worthy.
I decided one day to change. Make a big effort to change. Work on it everyday. Look in the mirror twice a day and tell yourself that you love yourself (sounds weird but do it). Then sit and write changes you would like to make and how you can accomplish them like be more outgoing, more friends, talk in front of class, go to dances etc. Then work on each one. After you get one mastered tackle the next. You a building your self-esteem. Anytime you stop and can't move forward think "what is the worst thing that can happen" if the answer if anything other than death do it.
Get stronger, get tougher, don't let anyone put your down or ignore you. Speak right back and tell them your thoughts. Now you are on the road to recovery.
I never thought I would be the person I am today, confident, outgoing, happy, strong, and I never look back. I even love to do public speaking and do it alot. I have even tought classes and mentored teens. I never dreamed I could ever do that as I am a sensitive person. but I can and I will and so can you.
2006-10-10 15:12:46 · answer #2 · answered by Nevada Pokerqueen 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i feel the same way too sometimes!! I think you might have a little bit of social anxiety. it's hard to break the habits. Whenever I hung out with my friends (as I don't go to family outings too often) and I said something and it was ignored i'd FREAK OUT inside!! but lately, if that happens, i've just started ignoring it and not letting it get to me. it's life, and it happens to everyone. don't sweat the small stuff, they say. it may be that you are too sensitive, or you just need to improve your self esteem/confidence. you're no where near crazy. i didn't know this until recently, but millions of people go thru the same problems as I do!! it's refreshing to think that i'm not the ONLY one with anxiety, etc.
good luck, and you can email me at any time!
2006-10-10 15:26:41 · answer #3 · answered by keep it real 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmmm. actully, i dont think u r 2 sensitive(sorry i cant spell) at all. i am sensitive 2. i think that 2 sometimes. and ur imagination should ggo wild. not 2 wild @ school though, might get in trouble, i have to worry about that 2. u cant really change ur inside feelings, well, u can but its really hard. try not showng ur emotions as much, but still do. sometimes you cant hold ur feelings in, that happens 2 me sometimes.
2006-10-10 15:08:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think honestly that you just extremly sensitive and it is okay but you shouldn't worry about every little detail..find some hobbies and let your mind wonder about things with your hobbies and not focus on the small stuff
2006-10-10 15:07:06 · answer #5 · answered by Jammie J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are in need of gaining a bit of confidence.. you have allowed your imagination to lower your expectations of yourself.. Become more assertive and have something of interest to say. Using that assertiveness to ask your parents why they aren't talking to you. The answer may surprise you.. your imagination can be your worst enemy.
2006-10-10 15:42:24 · answer #6 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it truly is fantastic. If i'm uncomplicated I certainly have them alot. yet i'm getting truly gentle ones days earlier my classes. i'm 14 too (: no longer something to agonize approximately. everybody gets it at some factors. except your a guy :L
2016-10-02 04:23:31 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-10 15:04:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
get on medicine
2006-10-10 15:04:31 · answer #9 · answered by forbidnfruit_420 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋