[Gently1]

At times I find my new sensitivity to emotions to be very confusing.

This morning watching fledgling sparrows, being cared for by parents, how the baby seem to think two or three times before flying again, and how fast they adapt. This was as close to happy or joy I have felt in a long time.

Then notice pine siskin sitting on window ledge, they normally do not stop, and I looked up and a few small feathers, showed he hit the window. He recovered enough to fly to the tree but his wings were asysemtrical, damage to rt wing. Now do I feel sad, empathy or is it guilt? As now all I feel is bad.

I understand that learning to label emotions is a great step at understanding myself.
Any ideas to help with this?

Gently1

[HalfSwede]

Sounds like you feel your emotions strongly and that they change a lot. I took this personality quiz and it said I was emotionally volatile. It might also help you understand yourself a little:

http://psychcentral.com/personality-patterns/

[Gently1]

Originally Posted by HalfSwede

Sounds like you feel your emotions strongly and that they change a lot. I took this personality quiz and it said I was emotionally volatile. It might also help you understand yourself a little:

http://psychcentral.com/personality-patterns/

Thanks I will do that, it also could be that I blocked emotions for most of my life and until last summer did not know emotions had a purpose.

Also I believed the message a received early on that I was too sensitive, and just continues on as a written in stone character flaw.

learning learning learning and feeling feeling feeling

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[Gently1]

Hello HalfSwede,
Here were my top 10 results:
Even though it says I am in touch with my emotions, I am confused by them, - a close friend says- how do you feel? And I say " I have to think about it"
It was a very interesting quiz and feels positive. Thanks

Passionate-


You are in touch with your emotions and sometimes you react before you think. The good news: you don't tamp down your feelings. The bad news: you sometimes say or do things that you later wish you could take back.
You do not live your life on an even keel; you do not go for long periods without experiencing some mood swings.

Introspective


You like your own company; you're a very interesting person. Tracking your own mental processes, knowing what you're thinking and why you do what you do, is important to you. Often, what's going on in your mind is more compelling than what's going on outside. For the most part, those with a high score on the "introspective" trait enjoy reading, taking long walks, learning new things, and other solitary activities.
You are not someone who is constantly looking to be among a group of friends; you never feel bored when you are by yourself.

Aesthetic


You appreciate art, beauty, and design; you know that they are not superficial but absolutely crucial to living the good life. You have good taste, and you're proud of it. Those with a high score on the "aesthetic" trait are often employed in literary or artistic professions, enjoy domestic activities — doing things around the house — and are enthusiastic about the arts, reading, and travel.
You don't think it's pretentious to be moved by art and beauty. You're not one of those who believe it doesn't matter what something looks like as long as it does its job.

Conscientious


You feel it's important to work according to a plan and finish every task, to do things correctly and thoroughly.
You are not the kind of person who abandons a project before finishing it, or slacks off when you've lost interest.

Creative


You are good at solving problems, coming up with original ideas, and seeing connections between things, connections that most other people miss. People with a high score on the "creative" trait often are employed in such fields as finance and scientific research, and enjoy avant garde and classical music as well as literary fiction and scholarly non-fiction.
You do not shun abstractions and concepts in favor of the concrete and tangible.

Intellectual


You are thoughtful, rational, and comfortable in the world of ideas. People find you interesting to talk to. You're the living embodiment of the saying "You learn something new every day." In general, those with a high score on the "intellectual" trait are employed in such fields as teaching and research, and are enthusiastic about reading, foreign films, and classical music.
You do not avoid abstract conversation, experimenting with new ideas, or studying new things. It bores you to stick to the straight and narrow of what you already know.

Understanding


You are willing to take the time to find out what's going on with other people, especially if they're in distress. You're a good listener, you don't criticize, and you offer unbiased, respectful, honest advice when it's requested. With a high score on the "understanding" trait, it is likely that you are enthusiastic about charitable work, helping others, and making the world a better place.
You don't feel the need to impose your standards on others or say things that, even though true, cause pain.

Scrupulous


You are an honest, fair person. You don't lie or cheat to get ahead. You treat others with respect and hope for the same in return.
You do not feel that you are above the rules that everyone else follows; you are definitely not willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead.

Innovative


You come up with a lot of ideas; if one doesn't work out, there's always another waiting in the wings. You often have interesting solutions to difficult problems. You're practically a one-person brainstorming session.
You are less interested changing the world than in dealing with things as they are. Unlike those who spend all their time trying to solve problems, you prefer to zero in on things that work and stick with them.

Original


You are constantly coming up with new ideas. For you, the world as it exists is just a jumping-off place; what's going on inside your mind is often more interesting than what's going on outside.

[IceSickle]

You might have already thought of this, but I think writing your emotions down as well as what triggers your awareness of them would definitely help.

[Gently1]

Originally Posted by IceSickle

You might have already thought of this, but I think writing your emotions down as well as what triggers your awareness of them would definitely help.

I would be a good habit, I would have to keep a note pad with me because my evening journal, can be short on memories of the day!
Thanks