Feeling too sensitive

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Registered: 04-04-2003
Feeling too sensitive
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Thu, 12-23-2004 - 6:19pm

I don't know why, but I am feeling way too sensitive today. I am generally sensitive, and today it really isn't serving me well because it is about 10x more than normal. My boss "jumped down my throat" (ok, probably not, but that is how I felt). Someone honked at me in traffic. I talked to an old friend (the one who was a big jerk a couple of months ago and was completely unsupportive--- I had stopped talking to him but he called today). Everything he said felt so hurtful. Another friend emailed me and his tone was harsh, like basically "yeah, what you suggested is never going to happen!" The receptionist at the doctor's office sound really annoyed when I had to change my appointment around 3 weeks in advance. All these things felt like deep cuts to my body. Emotionally painful.

I am probably making a huge deal out of everything and I can tell I am much too sensitive today. I don't know what to do about it. I guess just hiding out is the answer?

I just feel attacked. Anyone have any ideas?

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Registered: 07-25-2004
Thu, 12-23-2004 - 6:53pm

It's not unusual to have days like this. Try to file these hurts away and examine them again at a later date. Tomorrow is a new day and you might see things with fresh eyes. This is a time of high stress levels for everyone and if people seem crabby, it might be more about them than about you.


Do something special just for you this evening and try to avoid other people for a few hours. Hope tomorrow is a better day and that you'll come back and let us know how things are for you then!

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Registered: 05-13-2003
Fri, 12-24-2004 - 1:58am

Hi Seya,

I so understand your problem. I am also very sensitive. Alot of days, I can be as tough nails and fight like a barracuda. Some days if someone looks at me the wrong way, I feel horrible. I don't think there is an easy answer. I have found antidepressants make me a little less highly sensitive. (are you on medication ?) Also, my therapist pointed out something to me the other day. EVERYONE is sensitive and hurt at times. It is just how long you let it affect you that counts.

Try and relax tomorrow if you can. Work on not letting others opinions affect your sense of well being. I find that there are some people that are just MEAN by nature. If there are people like that in your life and if it is feasible cut them out. (For example, I refuse to be even casual social acquaintances with someone who is ever mean to me.)

Also, write about your feelings, I find that that helps too. On the positive side, I find being very sensitive makes me able to maintain very close, good relationships. (from my husband to my oldest friend.) There is always a silver lining out there somewhere.

Good luck.

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Registered: 10-13-2004
Sun, 12-26-2004 - 12:00am

Hi.

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Registered: 03-30-2003
Sun, 12-26-2004 - 4:45pm
i know how you feel!!! i get that way too. the best thing to do is what you did- recognize that you are feeling that way and hopefully react accordingly. sometimes it just has to pass, other times i need to do things that empower me to get over it. do the things that make you feel good- clean your place, listen to an empowering song, basically just remind yourself that you are in control. good luck!
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Registered: 03-22-2003
Sun, 12-26-2004 - 5:31pm

I agree with everyone, that we all feel that way sometimes.

*hugs