I cry over children and people with developmental delays, disabilities, and diseases. I cry when someone or something dies in a book, a cartoon or on TV. I'm supposed to read Charlotte's Web again for my Children's Lit course, and I haven't been able to pick up the book, b/c I know I will cry if I read about Charlotte's death again (as a 19 yr old adult).
I cry over almost anything sad to do with other people, and I don't know why, but I just feel like I know their pain. I want to hold them, and love them, and make them better.
Am I overly emotional? If so, is there a way to change myself?
2007-07-15 13:02:00 · 12 answers · asked by Belle 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
People like you are incredibly important to the future of our civilzation. If that sounds grandiose, think about it. If there was no-one in the world (and there are few enough already) who had the gift to identify with someone else's situation enough to want to help - we would eventually cease to exist.
The intensity of your empathy will lessen and become more discerning with time, but thankfully I think you will always retain your extraordinary talent. You will make a difference in people's lives.
It's not a bad thing. Embrace it, learn to control and direct it.
Make a difference.
2007-07-15 13:12:30 · answer #1 · answered by Kella G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're very sensitive, which is a good thing. I'm very sensitive as well, probably what most people would consider overly sensitive. But I'm an artist and it actually helps me in my profession - it's almost essential. You can use your sensitivity and passion to do great things for others. Be it on a small scale with your family and friends, or on a large scale where you influence communities or more.
Make sure you do plenty of fun activities as well. Get out in the sunshine, play a little. Go out with friends and enjoy the moments. Goof off! Then you won't feel like crying so much.
Remember your curse can be a blessing if you channel your energies in the right direction. =<)
2007-07-16 00:59:26 · answer #2 · answered by Robert B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a rare quality seldom found in people nowadays and it is to be admired. Forget the insane thoughts!!! You are able to relate to others feelings, put yourself in the moment and/or respond to the situation.
Successful "movie and book" writers are after your type of reaction and it means they presented their objective well.
Please don't try to turn off your feelings toward others as it would leave you just as another "hollow human with an empty shell".
There are already TOO many of those available.
2007-07-15 13:29:41 · answer #3 · answered by pennyoutback 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To feel pain, you must have experienced pain. Empathy is when you know what it feels like to hurt. Your oversensitivity comes from somewhere inside of you.
When I was little. I used to cry foe kids overseas that were hungry because I knew what hunger felt like. I still care and try to help, but my overwhelming feelings are much more subdued after I saw someone. Give it a try, it's hard to feel sad so much.
All the best!!
2007-07-15 14:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by poopski 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds to me like you have the gift of empathy. This is a very admirable quality that is greatly lacking in our society. Perhaps you could better deal with your emotions if you volunteered with special needs' groups. Good luck to you.
2007-07-15 13:09:07 · answer #5 · answered by birdie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not insane in the least.
Definitely emotional and TOO sensitive to things that you have very little control over. If it's something that bothers you or actually hinders you in your daily life then talk to someone or see a psychiatrist about SSRI's /anti-depressants.
2007-07-15 13:10:39 · answer #6 · answered by alene1968 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You just seem like a very emotional person. If you feel like this try and volunteer and make contributions to your community. At least you will know that your making a difference...GOOD LUCK :)
2007-07-15 13:12:04 · answer #7 · answered by Nalani 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-09 10:10:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your just very emotional. You make it sound like you are most emotional to deformities, death and disease. Perhaps some event in your life reflects this like a lose of a loved one.
2007-07-15 13:07:11 · answer #9 · answered by Kyle 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's called hypersensitivity and your okay just learn when to show your emotions with behavioral modification
2007-07-15 13:31:22 · answer #10 · answered by Versatile101 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋