Hi all,

For the past few weeks I think I have been having an emotional breakthrough, but I'm not sure.

It started when I broke through denial that I've had about a traumatic childhood, and an addiction that I've struggled with over the years.

I then started to experience what I think are feelings. I could see the beauty of a bird flying, or feel sadness over something that's happened. At first I tried hard to feel more, but sort of burned myself out. But then, after a break, the feelings came back stronger, with no effort.

Now it's like I'm feeling almost all the time. I think I can read people's emotions, feel the aches in my back, appreciate things in my environment, etc.

I'm wondering if this is a normal/good thing? Or have I gotten myself into a weird mental state? I'm not in therapy... this came about from reading self help books, thinking a lot about my life, and reaching a really low point, which I think snapped me out of denial.

Any similar experiences or understanding would be much appreciated.

Thank you