I have come to the conclusion that I might experience emotions more intensely than others. If I am hurt emotionally I do feel it as a real physical pain and plunge to the depths of despair. I felt like this yesterday and for a while felt absolutely hopeless and sort of spaced out. However I have had some good news today and initially felt disbelief and now a sense of confusion trying to take in the news - I feel stunned and almost overwhlemed to the point that I also feel a bit numb - not sure if I am making much sense here...

I had been reading about the intense feelings that those with borderline personality disorder experience, but am also wondering whether these overwhelming feelings can also be experienced by people with bipolar.

Would be grateful to hear about anyone elses experiences.