I'm extremely sensitive to sounds, smells, violence, injustice, and criticism. Someone can be tapping a pencil in the room next to me, and I'll be on the brink of insanity. I have to leave situations sometimes because I'm so irritated by tiny annoyances. Why am I like this, and how can I change it?
2007-12-25 15:16:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm also sensitive to a few choice errors, like "your" vs. "you're" and "it's" vs. "its". I know these things don't matter, but they eat away at me.
2007-12-25 15:18:29 · update #1
I don't really think it's about learning tolerance, because it even happens with bright light. Do people learn to tolerate light?
2007-12-25 15:22:14 · update #2
I found this web page that linked noise sensitivity with magnesium deficiency interesting. Also being sensitive to sounds and light can be an underlying sinus problem.
2007-12-25 15:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by Rockford 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Oh, I know about the pencil tapping!
There was an incident when I was taking a math exam in college. The classroom door was open and I could hear doors way down the hall squeaking when they opened and closed. I was on the verge of losing my mind until I asked the teacher to shut the classroom door. I could still hear the doors down the hall, but it was muffled.
I have issues with sounds. I returned 2 air purifiers because of the ringing noise I heard from them. It's as if I can't focus on anything else but the noise and I will go nuts! I have a list of other times where I've been too sensitive to stuff. I admire those that can tune stuff out. Tuning stuff out takes practice though!! I wanted you to know you're not alone and it's awesome that someone out there knows where I'm coming from. Good luck to you! :)
2007-12-25 15:37:46 · answer #2 · answered by gogogadgetlonglegs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel very sensitive to some of the things you mentioned too - including bright light. I don't think you are weird or anything. I tend to do my best to ignore my sensitivities, but sometimes it's hard (like when I'm driving and the lights are blinding).
Some people have greater sensitivity and I think the world needs a mix of everybody. But, I hope you can find coping mechanisms too. I wish people could share what works, cuz I'd like to know too.
2007-12-25 15:54:55 · answer #3 · answered by ironcityguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think, it is because that's who you are. Every individual is unique in every detail. If you really want to change, think of a thing/situation wherein you find yourself needed or not irritated/sensitive of. And move it out. Hope, I can help you...
2007-12-25 15:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by ♦ T.G.I.S ♦ ™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT's just the way you are, its not a problem. But if you thin it's starting to take over your life, then relax a little take some deep breaths and enjoy life more
2007-12-25 15:20:16 · answer #5 · answered by Ivana C 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
thats very sensitive...but sometimes psychology plays a role on that one...& since it gotten so sensitive enough, why not consult an expert about it so that u can be sure & he/she could provide an accurate answer about it...
2007-12-25 15:24:41 · answer #6 · answered by hp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Omg! I totally know how you feel about the "your" and "you're"
And like in class I really like I need to correct them, but then I feel rude...
2007-12-25 15:21:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a therapyst. He/she might be able to help you figure out why you are like that.
2007-12-25 15:22:52 · answer #8 · answered by Blessed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You learned less tolerance.You need to unlearn this.
2007-12-25 15:20:10 · answer #9 · answered by thresher 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its just how people are! There charectiscs there attitude! its a ll bout!
2007-12-25 15:19:18 · answer #10 · answered by k727 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋