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Posted 2/18/2015 4:12 PM (GMT 0)
For the last few years, I am now 31 years old female, I noticed a dramatic increase in my sensitivity to the world around me...In a weird way, I am too compassionate to the point that it really hurts me because it is hard for me to be happy... practically every day images (say abused animals, children... which i should NOT have seen) will play in my head and brings me to tears...
I don't want to lose my compassion but I dont want it to drown me either...am I just weird?
Posted 2/18/2015 5:43 PM (GMT 0)
You are NOT weird, I'm the same way. It is called empathy and having it is a good thing, but I know how you feel about it becoming to intense. I don't know if you are depressed or not, but perhaps talking to a therapist even for a few visits will help you with ways to cope with your empathy and show you how to live with it and not let it over power you.

Just know you are NOT weird, I think the world would be a much better place if people had more empathy for others.
Posted 2/18/2015 6:24 PM (GMT 0)
agreed. you are a unique individual of the universe.
Posted 2/18/2015 7:22 PM (GMT 0)
Right, you do not have crappy personality. Do not let anyone tell you that 'you are too sensitive'.

Talking to a councelor or a therapist is a good idea. Helps you process what you see in the world.

We, none of us, can fix everything. Doubtful that most of us can even make a big difference in the worlds suffering. However, we can do small things, in every day compassion. These added to other peoples actions create bigger changes.

/www.facebook.com/CharterforCompassion

Here is just one link to get you hooked up with some positive, compassionate people.

Peace and comfort.
Trina
Posted 2/19/2015 2:05 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you everyone :) I am glad some people feel the way I do...
Posted 2/19/2015 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
You are very welcome. Hang around. We are here to support.

Peace
Trina
Posted 2/19/2015 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Toussa,

It is nice to feel my empathy, but dont over do it, I also get my stomoch go rolling and sad when i see hungry children, people, old people illtreated... ect.

If this makes you too upset please do see a therapist. you see even a smile and a nice kind wrd is a big help and a hope to many people who suffer,affection towards animal, if it may help try to make yourself useful to the people whom you see in difficulty.
yet if you end to get too involved in your present situation i advice you to seek help first.
wish there are more people like you in this world. bless you.
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