I hate to see anything suffer or be mistreated. Whether it be an animal or a person. The other night I was at a bar. Now I don't drink! I was only there to see this local rock band play. Well this guy sucker punched this other guy not to far from where I was standing. It made me so so angry. I wanted to do extreme harm to the guy that threw the punch! And I was very close to doing just that before all of the bouncers showed up! I don't even know the man! But I felt very sorry for him. Also, When someone is cruel to animals it can have the same effect. I feel such sadness whenever I see these kinds of things. I love animals! And if I accidently run over an animal with my car it realy bothers me! Alot of people say that I am way too sensitive! But I can't help the way I feel! It can take along time for me to get over the sadness! I don't even kill mice! I use a special kind of trap to where I can catch them and release them far away. Is there a psychological term for this?
2007-01-07 14:52:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
i think it's empathy, which is very normal. If people weren't empathetic, no one would ever stop a robbery or save someone in distress. If it reaches a point where it really bothers you or others around you, then perhaps you're over-reacting... in which case, just learn to acknowledge that you tend to over-react and you'll slowly learn to temper yourself when you feel the heat coming on. And you need to know that, if someone sucker-punches another person, you can't go up to them and crack their head open under a barstool or bite a hole in their throat or something over-the-top like that. A sucker-puncher might deserve to be punished (preferably by the legal system) but I don't think they deserve "extreme harm" especially if you don't know the whole story (maybe the guy had punched HIM the night before and he was just getting his revenge) You need to have a sense of right and wrong, or else you're liable to end up in jail, as your lack of control would represent an undue danger to society and those around you. So long as you can keep yourself cool enough to not drive yourself nuts, drive other people nuts, or do something that will land you in jail, I think you'll be fine.
2007-01-07 15:44:30 · answer #1 · answered by Firstd1mension 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If everyone were as sensitive as you, then the world would be a much better place. It is not ultrasensitive to hate seeing others and animals hurt. It is also ok that seeing others hurt people makes you angry---that is normal and I feel that way too. If someone were to hurt my dogs, I might have to do them some serious bodily injury. Animals are innocent.
I don't know the psychological term for this, but I would say "kind and considerate" or something of that nature.
2007-01-07 23:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by Amy f 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you're fine. Perhaps you felt a little too compelled to hit that other guy. You could have just made sure that the guy that got hit was okay and that might have made you feel better. Then again, without knowing the story, maybe the guy deserved to get hit. It's always best to stay out of those situations. I do feel that your compassion for others and animals is normal though and you shouldn't worry about it too much.
2007-01-07 23:01:31 · answer #3 · answered by Erika 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The worst thing you can do in your life is try to be normal. You need to be you. If your father is Osama then it is normal for you to want to kill all Americans. Otherwise you would be abnormal. In America it is normal to be filled with anger, sadness, depression and anxiety. It is normal to be rich and totally miserable.
But you should choose for yourself if mentall health and happiness is most important to you. If not, then stay the way you are. But you do not have to be like this. You can have inner peace and contentment and then things like that will be people using their free will which is a beautiful thing. See site below if you do not want to be this way. If you did attack the guy and kiil him you could have spent the rest of your llfe in jail which would be terrible for your wife and children when you have them.
2007-01-07 23:12:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nurse and a Christian and I say you are a very caring man. You don't be hard on yourself, there is nothing wrong with you. You are a good man and deserve credit for being so kind and loving. May God bless you for your kindness. The world needs more people just like you. Take care of yourself. Hey watch this movie and may you be blessed by it. www.mayyoubeblessedmovie.com
2007-01-07 22:57:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, for one... if you are upset with people for hurting others you really shouldn't throw a punch at anyone, because you would be hurting them.
You are a very conserened person, but you seem hypocritical, you should talk to a psychologist about this.
2007-01-07 22:55:22 · answer #6 · answered by Sammy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like you are a sweetheart. I wouldn't want there to be a psychological term for this.. Sounds like you are kind and don't like to see anyone suffer in any way. I am glad there are people out there still like that. The mouse thing is great! Please don't change, if anyone wants to name call, they don't deserve you.
2007-01-07 22:58:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course its normal. its called sensitivity. i have the very same thing. i havnt eaten mean since i was 4 and realized what it was. its not a bad thing!!! feel lucky that you can have that kind of compassion. its a blessing! If their were more people like you, the world would be bearable.
2007-01-07 23:01:29 · answer #8 · answered by YOOOOO 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
good for you the psychological term i would use for you would be saint. we need more people like you in this world. god bless you!
2007-01-07 23:00:06 · answer #9 · answered by nakita 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yea,You re a good person.Go with it.I would have nailed him too.
2007-01-07 23:00:28 · answer #10 · answered by Rock Quarry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋