I've been working on this for awhile now...I have a collection of symptoms or things I notice about myself that is part of my recovery for emotional intensity

Sensitivity - Inability to tolerate levels of anxiety, frustration, rejection and loss; as well as, the inability to soothe and comfort myself when I become upset. I am very sensitive to things happening around me in my environment. Examples: Schedule changes, someone canceling appointment or meeting, loss of external structures. People around me may feel as though they need to walk on egg shells. Picture a person with severe sunburn, and you will begin to feel the pain at the slightest touch or movement

Lost in Translation – others may feel like their exchange is lost in translation. I can misinterpret everything from a conversation to a facial expression. Constructive criticism may be viewed as an assault on my intelligence, self-worth, or integrity. You may say I made a mistake; I interpret this as you saying I’m stupid. I’ll take that even further stupid à not a good father or friend à worthless à Why should I live. Or you may do nothing at all. Either way, I get angry and turn on myself and sometimes may be passive-aggressive toward you.

I think recognizing that it is happening is a big part...the next step I'm working through now is what to do to better process this all so it has less affect on my self-worth