There are out there sensitive people who cannot tolerate others' misbehavior and inconsideration toward them. I would say that most people are not very sensitive, which makes it the norm. But how a sensitive person could then live his/her life without being isolated? Is becoming insensitive the solution?

[CANDC]

I am not sure which type of mental condition you find most challenging, but I find that I have to continue to be sensitive but to keep myself away from triggers, or learn how not to provoke the triggers in others.

I also isolate for a few hours or a day when I get out of sorts. I think solutions are something more complex.

I would talk more specifically with your therapist or psych doc.

Originally Posted by CANDC

I am not sure which type of mental condition you find most challenging, but I find that I have to continue to be sensitive but to keep myself away from triggers, or learn how not to provoke the triggers in others.

I also isolate for a few hours or a day when I get out of sorts. I think solutions are something more complex.

I would talk more specifically with your therapist or psych doc.

I have many reasons why I am so isolated from people, one of which is that I am hurt easily from their remarks and behaviors. I may show resilience at the time, but those moments I never forget, and they shape my attitude.

To be honest, I am not a big fan of therapy. I feel it is just too robotic, and I not a big fan of medications as an ultimate solution. I am here just to try to have discussion with others regarding similar issues. At least saying what bothers me in a way, I guess.

Have you read anything by Elain Aron? She studies what she calls "Highly Sensitive People".

I'm going to link to a video on YouTube and to a book and to her blog in case you're interested.

YouTube video

The Highly Sensitive Person (book) - she has more books - this is her first one.

blog

There is a lot of information out there about this. I think it's worthwhile to spend some time learning about it and how to manage it.

I have seen some articles recently linking "becoming insensitive" to physical illnesses like fibromyalgia and autoimmune illnesses. I have no idea if there really is a connection.

I imagine I noticed it because I grew up before information on the HSP (highly sensitive person) became available and I spent a lot of time becoming less sensitive and I developed fibromyalgia and autoimmune illnesses.

Originally Posted by jo_thorne

Have you read anything by Elain Aron? She studies what she calls "Highly Sensitive People".

I'm going to link to a video on YouTube and to a book and to her blog in case you're interested.

YouTube video

The Highly Sensitive Person (book) - she has more books - this is her first one.

blog

There is a lot of information out there about this. I think it's worthwhile to spend some time learning about it and how to manage it.

I have seen some articles recently linking "becoming insensitive" to physical illnesses like fibromyalgia and autoimmune illnesses. I have no idea if there really is a connection.

I imagine I noticed it because I grew up before information on the HSP (highly sensitive person) became available and I spent a lot of time becoming less sensitive and I developed fibromyalgia and autoimmune illnesses.

Thanks for the suggestions. I will have a look into them.