In some ways (for some things) I am a bit sensitive. In others ways, I'm not sensitive much or at all. I'm pretty good about receiving and accepting constructive criticism, and acknowledging my own faults and responsibilities. If people criticize me for things I don't feel I did (or deserve), I might either argue the point, or just let them think what they think. I can't control others, but am responsible for controlling my own reactions. I try not to grieve or be angry, perpetually. It's not fair to myself or to others.
When I'm weakened, psychologically, emotionally or physically, I do get sensitive to anxiety and stress. It's hard not to. But therapeutic exercises help, but take practice. They're not always immediately successful. I need other forms of help/support, too. I used to think I could do everything myself, but that's just not true, at times. Acceptance of certain weakness was important for me. I used to demand a certain perfection of myself (in some respects). I've started to ease on that over the years.
Expectations from others can also sometimes (not always) make me upset. Obviously I have had to conform, when I didn't want to. Sometimes not conforming (and accepting the ramifications) is the better choice.
I do still get very frustrated when I see people or things doing harm to others. Especially when its uncalled for. Politics is frustrating.
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