I think I may have a problem but I'm not really sure how to best explain it. My mood seems to be judged upon the people who I am around and what they think of me almost entirely, and once I have a mood set for someone that's really all I feel most the time. As an example I had depression for several years living with my dad and when I am around him that is what I've most expressed to him as well as not being very talkative so I sometimes simply feel depressed like it sinks my entire mood for no reason at all and I feel stuck in the feelings I had most in the past. On the other hand, I could be around a friend, alone, or around anyone really who didn't know that side of me and I can feel very happy and talkative and such, almost like my personality and mood itself is dependent on how the person views me. Any idea why this could be?
2007-05-18 02:29:39 · 5 answers · asked by DMaxx 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
During life, we experience many feelings and emotions that are sometimes linked to what was going on in our life at that point in time. Unfortunately, those emotions can also be linked with people. What you are experiencing is normal. It's not any different than having a horrible break up and feeling sad or angry when you are around that person again. My advice to you is to create happy moments when you are around your dad. That way you can wash out all the bad memories and replace them with good ones. Good Luck!
2007-05-18 02:37:49 · answer #1 · answered by Jaguar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you are an empath?
Empathy is the ability to read and understand people and be in-tune with or resonate with others, voluntarily or involuntarily of one's empath capacity.
Empaths have the ability to scan another's psyche for thoughts and feelings or for past, present, and future life occurrences. Many empaths are unaware of how this actually works, and have long accepted that they were ìsensitiveî to others.
Empathy is a feeling of another's true emotions to a point where an empath can relate to that person by sensing true feelings that run deeper than those portrayed on the surface. People commonly put on a ìshowî of expression. This is a learned trait of hiding authentic expression in an increasingly demanding society.
An empath can sense the truth behind the cover and will act compassionately to help that person express him/herself, thus making them feel at ease and not so desperately alone.
2007-05-18 10:37:09 · answer #2 · answered by synocense 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are normal. Positive people foster positive interactions. Negative people, however, can bring down the mood of everyone around.
2007-05-18 09:43:35 · answer #3 · answered by lilneo0082 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think what you've experienced is uncommon. I think that's why I gravitate towards cheerful, upbeat, and funny people.
Try spending more time with people who have positive attitudes. Good luck!
2007-05-18 09:35:13 · answer #4 · answered by Oreo Schmoreo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you find that certain people bring you down you are best to have limited contact with them it is better to be around people who make you feel good about yourself.
2007-05-18 10:10:13 · answer #5 · answered by TRACEY M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋