Highly sensitive

[veer]

Highly sensitive, who is highly sensitive here and how do you deal with it?
I struggle with it every day at work. I "read" faces and that is not always nice because you know when and how people think about you.

Even in daily life it is difficult to deal with, so much so that I consider going to a psychologist because I feel so unhappy in certain situations, precisely because I feel things differently than others.

 

[taxed4ever]

I would not consider myself to be highly sensitive, but I am good at reading people! I guess I have just gotten to that age where I really don't care what others think about me! I would hope that you will be able to get some help with your sensitivity Vera! Really what does it matter what others think of you, as long as you know yourself that you are a lovely person and are kind to others, just love yourself and you will be fine! Take care of you!!

 

[faerywings]

Vera, I agree 100% with Trudy, every last word.
For me, when I know that I am going to be in a situation with a lot of people, I visualize a shield for myself. Sometimes I "see" it as me being invisible if I don't want to talk to anyone, other times, I visualize it as kind of prickly if I am in a bad mood and want everyone to stay away. LOL When I feel the need to protect myself, I use a bubble wrap shield. It is just a way for me to cope with my social anxiety. Maybe something like that could help you too?

 

[veer]

Thank you Trudy and Chris, your words mean a lot to me !

Yes, maybe I should try that, because I absorb all the bad vibes that are in the air when I am somewhere.
And I will have to stop myself from doing so, otherwise I will remain stuck in that negative atmosphere myself.

 

[Danesa]

I vacillate between "not giving a hoot" and "really really really being sensitive." Mostly, I am sensitive around my kids lately, whom, unfortunately, have "ganged up" on me versus my ex & his wife, and its not a nice feeling (especially since I have that precious grandson) so I have pretty much insulated myself, deep cleaning my whole house, keeping busy with guests and cry a lot!

As they say, "this too shall pass," (I hope!)

Vera, you are such an amazing photographer, person and most of all ... kind! Always remember you are who you are and don't let anyone take that precious gift from you! Hugs!!!

 

[veer]

Thank you Danesa for your warm words.

I am a very sensitive person, and I am often confused with my feelings, and what I do is to move in nature to relax.