Is this normal?

Question

I am 15 and i think about The bad things a lot.
When it's raining, I wounder who is out in it, that someone out there don't have a home like i do.
When i eat, I feel bad because i think about all the starving people that are out there.
I go to bed thinking about things like this.
About how people are killing people over stupid crap when the world is ending.
I keep thinking We are destroying the World!
And me...i can't do anything about it.
I'm the one that cried when i was little until my mom would gave the homeless person some money.
I'm the one that helped the butterfly out of the pool so it wouldn't drowned.
I cried when a bird flew into my car windshield.
I would do Anything for my friends & family and probably a stranger too.
I feel bad when i see trees being cut and i can't leave a stray animal on it's own!
I get depressed over these things a lot and i just wish i had an off switch..

The list go's on but You get the point.

Is there something wrong with my or am i just a...more sensitive..emotional kind of person...I don't think this is normal because my friends say it's not...heh

Answer 1

Maybe it's what some people refer to as your "calling". Would I be right at guessing that you are also bright, articulate, creative, and insightful?

Maybe you're a budding artist or a future novelist? A lot of people who are gifted in this area can easily tune into other people and display a deep sense of empathy and compassion for other living things. Maybe try to find a creative outlet like writing or acting. Perhaps you could volunteer for a good cause. Rather than seeing a therapist, maybe you could become one.

Carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders is a tough gig for one person. As hard is it may be, try to accept that there are some things in this world that you cannot help or change....That's life. You'd be amazed though at how many lives you touch and change without even realizing you're doing it.... That's beautiful :-)

Good luck to you!

Answer 2

It's not normal. In fact, I think the compassion and sensitivity that you have is quite rare unfortunately. I sure wish your attitude was more normal, because then the world would be a better place. I also look out in the rain and save bugs from drowning in swimming pools and all that stuff. I know it's really hard going through life with being so sensitive to other peoples pain, but feel lucky to have that sensitivity, because you make the world a better place to live and bless other peoples lives, and animals lives as well, with this gift/curse. You're a very special, compassionate young lady. God bless you!

Answer 3

I think you are a very caring and considerate person. But you have to be grateful and thankful for what you have been given and not feel guilty for others not as fortunate. When you can help someone with some change or volunteer. One day you might make a huge difference. But like me you must learn you can't take all the homeless home. You can't feed all the hungry. But you can buy an extra sandwich when you eat out and give it to someone homeless. There are a lot of places in this world where one young girl can make a difference. This may be one of them. Some adult who can help may read this and take some action. Congratulations! You are a wonderful person. Before you go to sleep say a prayer to God to care for them, He can you can't. But prayer and speaking out does help. Keep your sensitivity but not to the point that you make yourself sick, that won't help.I AM SO PROUD OF YOU

Answer 4

This is from the HitchHiker's Guide -- my favourite book by the way -- I quote from it all the time ;)

(paraphrase)

There was once a girl who had a picture with her. It had all sorts of cute little cuddly animals dressed in jackets and stuff and all of them were in a boat. There were atleast nine or ten of them in the boat. The boat was attached to a rope in the front that was tied to an otter who was swimming before the boat.

The little girl worried how was such a little otter to pull the boat and all the animals in it, I mean he'd be very tired now, wouldn't he?

She wondered and wondered and then one day she saw that there was a sail at the back -- the wind was working the boat -- the otter was alright. He didn't have to pull the big heavy boat -- he was just having some fun in the water.

(End of story)

Take care of yourself. The world is big enough to take care of itself. it's all alright -- that "boat" has a sail attached to it. It will go on it's own.

The otter (aka you) should stop worrying and have some serious fun. When we are happy, we unconciously spread it around and make the world better on its own.

Stop worrying. Start living.

Answer 5

It's a good thing to be sensitive but you also want to be able to separate from it. I am guessing that age will take care of that better than anything else.

As a child, we stopped eating veal because I saw a documentary on how it came to us. As an adult, I still care about the homeless, the helpless, the sick, the starving. But I am able to keep it in perspective and not have it overwhelm me at night. I realize that if I do my small part, that is doing plenty.

Answer 6

Yes, I believe you are normal..maybe not normal to a typical teenager..Most teenagers only think of whats going on in their own lives and don't think about what other people or things are going through..I was once one of those teenagers I was selfish and only worried about what I had or didn't have..how my hair looked that day or what shoes went with what outfit.(shallow)
Some parents shelter their children from the harsh realitys of life..My parents did that to me and I went through a rude awaking when I moved out on my own! I think it's wonderful your such a warm and caring person!!
Has your parents or other loving adults voiced any concerns about your feelings or that you worry to much? Just try and keep things in perspective and don't get upset over things you can't change..Try to get out there and help people within your reach..Do you know any elderly people that don't have family around?
The elderly have a need for many things and usually the biggest is human companionship..there is so much they can teach you about life, and in return you can give them a few hours of feeling cared about and not forgotten..If you don't know of any contact a local nursing home and tell them what your interested in doing..I'll bet they will welcome you with open arms!
This world can depress even the happiest person..Try not to watch the news to much..Believe it or not a-lot of the things the media talks about have been going on for years it's just we have better technology and in turn hear about things that years ago we never would of!
Please take care and think happy thoughts when you go to sleep at night..Your only 15 and believe me you'll have plenty of time to try and save the world when your older(I will need some help with it by then!)LOL
You are what my Granny would call an old soul! And that is a blessing!

Answer 7

I think you are just overly sensitive and a caring person. So, let's say that you did go see a pychiatrist, what will they teach you, how not to care? Just use these good traits in a positive way as you get older and maybe you can make the world a little better. Good luck!!

Answer 8

id say its pretty normal, but im not any kind of doctor. im sensitive and emotional too, but not to that extent. who says you cant do anything about some of these things? volunteer at places like the salvation army, or united way. u know that saying "to the world you may only be one person, but to one person you may be the world"? well if u can only help one person, then at least you helped one...there are a lot of people out there that just dont care what happens to other people and animals.


but dont let yourself stress over these things.

Answer 9

i think about the same things... but you cant dwell upon those thoughts otherwise your just wasting your life away. everything happens for a reason whether those reasons are good or bad. but to answer your question.. yes it is very normal ... you care about the world around you. that is one of my problems, i love to help people ... but remember you cant save the world

Answer 10

i will admit today this is not as normal as it should be but you should be happy that you are this way since this world needs more caring, thoughtful and sensitive people like you are.