[Keikster96]

And as much as I love my family...I'm pretty sure it's impossible for me to survive

[MickeyCheeky]

Why do you feel this way? I do, sometimes, so I understand what you could be going through right now.. but please, don't give up Good things can come out of your life.

[Fuzzybear]

I'm sorry you feel this way... I think the real "problem" isn't that you're too sensitive, but that there are so many cruel people in this world who do not care at all. I hope you don't give up.. please keep sharing with us here

[leejosepho]

^^ I agree with all of the above. ^^

Being "touchy" in the sense of emotional outbursts is something I have to be careful about, but there is no such thing as being too sensitive or caring too much...and people who try to demand we "toughen up" or whatever are essentially suggesting we become emotionally or mentally calloused.

[Keikster96]

Originally Posted by MickeyCheeky

Why do you feel this way? I do, sometimes, so I understand what you could be going through right now.. but please, don't give up Good things can come out of your life.

I've had to deal with mental pain constantly for the last almost 9 years. I realize now that I'm not going to get better. I'm tired of hurting

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by leejosepho

^^ I agree with all of the above. ^^

Being "touchy" in the sense of emotional outbursts is something I have to be careful about, but there is no such thing as being too sensitive or caring too much...and people who try to demand we "toughen up" or whatever are essentially suggesting we become emotionally or mentally calloused.

Exactly.... they demand that we become emotionally or mentally calloused... "they" may feel they are "superior" to people who are sensitive and caring... but this perceived "superiority" is an illusion...

[lotusblossom19]

You know what? This is a feeling I have personally struggled with for a long time. I have been told I'm too sensitive. I've even been told it's a cold world and sometimes being heartless is necessary. Really? Oooookay then...I dunno...maybe the reason the world is so very cold is because there is so much heartlessness in it already and only people with hearts can give it warmth. I truly believe only love can conquer hate. Someone once told me something that really stuck: if I wasn't the kind of person I am, I would not be able to help people the way I have helped them throughout my life. I have concluded that my heart is the greatest gift I have and I refuse to let it turn to stone. Don't let people convince you that the way you are is wrong. It is not. As you can see, not everyone thinks the same way. Search for support in places like this where there are like-minded people who can relate. There are more people like you than you may realize.

[kkrrhh]

Originally Posted by lotusblossom19

You know what? This is a feeling I have personally struggled with for a long time. I have been told I'm too sensitive. I've even been told it's a cold world and sometimes being heartless is necessary. Really? Oooookay then...I dunno...maybe the reason the world is so very cold is because there is so much heartlessness in it already and only people with hearts can give it warmth. I truly believe only love can conquer hate. Someone once told me something that really stuck: if I wasn't the kind of person I am, I would not be able to help people the way I have helped them throughout my life. I have concluded that my heart is the greatest gift I have and I refuse to let it turn to stone. Don't let people convince you that the way you are is wrong. It is not. As you can see, not everyone thinks the same way. Search for support in places like this where there are like-minded people who can relate. There are more people like you than you may realize.

This was well put and really helpful to hear right now, thank you.

[mountainstream]

Originally Posted by lotusblossom19

You know what? This is a feeling I have personally struggled with for a long time. I have been told I'm too sensitive. I've even been told it's a cold world and sometimes being heartless is necessary. Really? Oooookay then...I dunno...maybe the reason the world is so very cold is because there is so much heartlessness in it already and only people with hearts can give it warmth. I truly believe only love can conquer hate. Someone once told me something that really stuck: if I wasn't the kind of person I am, I would not be able to help people the way I have helped them throughout my life. I have concluded that my heart is the greatest gift I have and I refuse to let it turn to stone. Don't let people convince you that the way you are is wrong. It is not. As you can see, not everyone thinks the same way. Search for support in places like this where there are like-minded people who can relate. There are more people like you than you may realize.

Thank you for this, I agree.

[subtle lights]

I'm sorry, I know how painful this can be...
I've also been called "too sensitive" throughout my childhood and later on so many times. I believed it was wrong, that I was wrong. Now I know it's okay to be sensitive, I'm grateful that I am this way. Also I'm a bit angry that I've let myself be convinced that being sensitive is not okay, that it's a weakness so then I tried to become someoe I wasn't. But I guess, that's not my fault.

Actually, as said above, I think this is what the world needs so deperately. But in the same time it also attacks it, because apparently this is how it works. It attacks the change, but if the change is able to leave its marks in it, it will later will become part of normality. I know this doesn't make it easier to live when you're feeling the way you feel... And this part is still difficult for me to live with as well...I don't call myself too sensitve anymore, but I definitely feel that I'm not compatible with societies expectations of displaying and experiencing emotions.
There was a saying (or Murphy's law) that said "If you are not senstive to this world why live, if you are sensitive you won't survive in it"...Well, I still struggle with this but it's maybe worth it...

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by subtle lights

I'm sorry, I know how painful this can be...
I've also been called "too sensitive" throughout my childhood and later on so many times. I believed it was wrong, that I was wrong. Now I know it's okay to be sensitive, I'm grateful that I am this way. Also I'm a bit angry that I've let myself be convinced that being sensitive is not okay, that it's a weakness so then I tried to become someoe I wasn't. But I guess, that's not my fault.

Actually, as said above, I think this is what the world needs so deperately. But in the same time it also attacks it, because apparently this is how it works. It attacks the change, but if the change is able to leave its marks in it, it will later will become part of normality. I know this doesn't make it easier to live when you're feeling the way you feel... And this part is still difficult for me to live with as well...I don't call myself too sensitve anymore, but I definitely feel that I'm not compatible with societies expectations of displaying and experiencing emotions.

There was a saying (or Murphy's law) that said "If you are not senstive to this world why live, if you are sensitive you won't survive in it"...Well, I still struggle with this but it's maybe worth it...

[Sunflower123]

I've been called sensitive all my life and it's true to the point that others moods impact me heavily. It's not easy and some days I wish I was different. But it's ok. I'm sorry you're having such a rough time right now. Hope you start feeling better soon. I don't have any advice. I wish I could effectively manage my sensitivity but I want you to know you're not alone.