Posted by DAisym on August 8, 2007, at 23:05:12
In reply to what is wrong with me?, posted by sunnydays on August 8, 2007, at 20:44:51
It is hard to be a sensitive person in an insensitive world. I claimed for a very long time to not be sensitive until I started therapy and found my feelings. My therapist almost always tells me, "you probably always were a sensitive soul, you just had to hide it." Last week, when I was railing against being so easily hurt, he said, "You seem to think being sensitive is a bad thing. Well I've been accused of being "overly" sensitive too. Do you find that to be a character flaw in me?" Ug - So we talked about how he handles stuff and what I can do to protect myself from being hurt. But it isn't helpful to be so self-critical. (easier said than done, I know.)
There really isn't anything wrong with you. But it is still painful to be so aware and raw all the time. I suggest trying to find techniques that work for you to protect yourself as much as possible. I think GG has a giant pair of sunglasses that she puts on when she is getting "sunburned" by the world. There is a book too, but I can't remember the title right now. I'll try to think of it.
Mostly I just wanted to say that I think your therapist is right. Being able to feel deeply means you can feel great joy and happiness. And that is a gift.
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