[kittycat97]

I feel that after being abused, we are more sensitive to issues like family, childhood etc, especially when we are worried that they will be triggering. How can I stop from being so sensitive and becoming emotional?

[astenon]

Cor! What a question!

Unfortunately, we can't turn off our emotions or memories, so it's not as if you could flick a switch and stop yourself reacting to those triggers, I guess good therapy / counselling should give you tools you can use to help keep those strong emotions from adversely affecting your daily life too much.

When it comes to starting a family, the support of your partner will also be invaluable. If he is a good bloke and knows your triggers and fears, he can help you stay grounded and support you during those times when you need it.

[Sannah]

Working through what has happened to us helps us to express these emotions so that they aren't all built up and stored inside.

[Silent_Tears_17]

Thanks for the question. I get in trouble a lot for being over sensitive and I worry a lot about starting a family and screwing up my children. I dont have any answers yet... but I hope it helps to know you arnt alone and that addressing the issue is the first step in fixing it....

[H3rmit]

I'm deathly sick of being too emotional and sensitive, especially emotional. (oh, how ironic THAT is!) I want to put them all back in a black metal box and bury them under the sea, not focus on myself at all but only external things like studies. And I think I might just do that.

[kittycat97]

Are we weak if we always cry?

[Silent_Tears_17]

Originally Posted by kittycat97

Are we weak if we always cry?

No, crying dosnt make you weak. I dont cry ever and I am very weak. Crying is a good coping skill, though. It is actually a sign of strength in my opinion.