Hi, Elana05! I, too, am a member of this club. Whenever I'm around others I constantly scan for their moods and am prone to "catch emotions" (meaning I have "poor psychological boundary strength"). It can be exhausting and even triggering.
Based on readings and introspection, I also think it's likely this trait is related to early, home experiences.
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Originally Posted by justfloating
What helps for me is to try to get away. Not far, maybe just out of the room. Putting a physical barrier between myself and the other person helps me separate myself from their mood.
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Excellent advice! Even something as simple as a chair, a book, or magazine may do the trick.
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