I was wondering if anyone else has noticed this in themselves....What could be happening to cause this change?

I'm tired of getting teary eyed every time someone says "boo" to me. It's humiliating...inexplicable...and makes venturing out very hard to do.

[Anxious Minds]

I think when we get overly sensitive it's because we are trying to ignore or avoid a feeling, emotion, or SONETHING in our lives that's bothering us but we are too scared to look at. What's the thing behind the thing? That will lead you to the source of your sensitivity I think.

[Fuzzybear]

((((((( Sophiesmom )))))))

[Shazerac]

go easy on yourself. Just take things at a pace you can deal with at them moment. Your feelings are still pretty raw from going through depression.

[Journey-Man]

Originally Posted by sophiesmom

I was wondering if anyone else has noticed this in themselves....What could be happening to cause this change?


I'm tired of getting teary eyed every time someone says "boo" to me. It's humiliating...inexplicable...and makes venturing out very hard to do.

Depression due to how it impacts the circuitry of the brain, puts you in a sustained low mood which can impact your appetite, sleep schedule, and can just give you overall fatigue. All of those factors can exacerbate your emotional responses, giving you the feeling that you're overly emotional.

There isn't anything wrong with you, nor is it anything you should be ashamed of. Most people operate under the assumption that they are responsible for all their thoughts and emotions, and personalize it even more. They then due to their anxiety believe the worst about what others will think, and the oversized amygdala will ensure negatively biased belief most likely.

The short of it is, your brain needs to recover in key areas so that it begins functioning normally again. Eat right, sleep as much as you can, exercising can make all the difference and don't be afraid to ask for help!

You got this! ((Hugs))

It's totally OK to feel this way--though I am sorry it is so painful for you. The shortest day of the year, recent holiday, etc. are behind us--I really do hope things get better for you.

[Smileonmyface]

I know what you mean. I hope you start feeling better soon.
For me I feel like I'm paranoid. I start believing everyone is out to get me and is judging me.
In some cases I think I'm right but I definitely overthink it.
Even a trip to the supermarket can be overwhelming.

Thanks everyone for your very kind words.

I agree....the baggage that accompanies depression is totally mismatched and WAY too heavy for me to carry.

I'm not even sure it belongs to me most of the time...

[Frankbtl]

Hi sophiesmom

I'm sorry things are so hard for you right now, but you really shouldn't feel humiliated by the way you're feeling with others, it's real understandable
And sometimes everything can feel like a massive struggle, and it can be hard enough coping with the little things without having stuff piled onto that to........it can be natural to feel overwhelmed.........to feel the weight of everything on you.........to feel weak..........to feel you just want everything/everyone to go away. So don't beat yourself up about that, hey?
But you know.......just do what you feel you need to do, not what you feel you "should" be doing, or what others think you should be doing.........if you want to venture out less do that (and when you're ready.........give yourself massive praise for doing that!!), if you feel you need time out make sure you allow yourself that (and if you're out you could always shoot into a restroom for a time/a breather), if you feel you need to make an excuse to distance yourself from some people do that..........all of that and more is fine, you're already going through a lot
And yes, you're right.......depression can bring along lots of limitations......it can be tough.......so maybe give yourself a little more acknowledgement for the things you actually are doing..........because sometimes those "easy" things are far from easy, right?? And you deserve a whole lot more credit for accomplishing them!!
So at your own pace, hey??
You're already letting the depression know that it's not getting the better of you in managing to do what you're doing!!

Alison

[MissCathryn]

I am getting overly sensitive too!! I have never been a crywe..Well, I am now!! It sucks. I don't want my kids to see

[JustJace2u]

I cry at the drop of a hat most of the time and yes, it is embarrassing, but I have to remind myself that it is also a part of who I am and the disorders that I have to deal with on a daily basis. As hard as it is at times I just have to push myself and muddle through each and every day.

[imtrying]

I can identify with that feeling. Depression and or the anxiety has made me supersensitive. I think it's because I have lost all self confidence. I was always quick to say I'm sorry. Now I say it constantly. Family is getting exasperated. Sorry for what?! Plus every little mistake is proof of my complete incompetence.

I sometimes become sensitive, but mostly I don't feel anything. I feel I'm dead from the inside. My feelings are numb.