I have a few issues; i think

I have some issues, I think. Atleast I view them as such, and it would be great to know If this is perceived as normal or abnormal by others.

I imagine getting hurt, physically, quite often. For example when I'm trying to sleep and I picture breaking my hand by falling, getting stabbed in the stomach or have my foot break into two pieces. I get this sort of twitch and nausea by thinking about it obviously. I dont just picture this happening to me; also my loved ones (and I still get that nauseating sensation) I have never experienced any of those things, nor have my loved ones.

I think I'm overly emotional -meaning that I have no control over how I react, only that my fear of being perceived weak keeps me from truly breaking down in front of anyone and therefore do not quite know how to respond to things. Instead of actually showing how I feel (too afraid to be see as dramatic as well) I Just zoone out in a way. Star into the wall or floor, trying to calm down raging thoughts and pressure building up in my chest, so that I can answer calmly. However the emotions and the like, are gone for some time -and in that period I kind of feel nothing. Like I'm drained and apathetic. Until suddenly I boil over and kind of scream to myself in my own head and crying for a long time until i'm Just blank again. (Dont think I've done that infront of anyone either)

This black/white way of dealing with things also effects how I perceive myself. Some few hours or so there's literally nothing that can bring me down and I feel beautiful and invincible. Then there's the others side where i feel like shit, think i look the worst, hides from everyone and surround myself with this hopeless shadow hanging over me. This lasts... well all the time in between the few and short highs.

It's Just. .confusing and tiring. I've tried to "think positive" and all that **** but. .. i'm not sure that will help when I'm either the symbol of optimism, or the complete opposite.

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  • Smokey1D

    It's pretty common to imagine being hurt or scenarios where it might happen. I sometimes do to the point I'm imagining it and cry because the scene I'm imagining is sad! I should weite a book !

    I think you're not over emotional, but afraid of letting your emotions show in case you feel judged or rejected . Maybe you're just not great at some interpersonal stuff. You're probably ok at showing some emot ions tho - laughing, happy, annoyed, funny.

    If you're tired - get more rest. You'll operate better and think clearer. Let your batteries recharge by turning off sometimes. Meditating is cool. Have you seen 'smiling mind' àpp?

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  • Raaq

    Ubername, thank you for your comment! I do listen to alot of angry music when I feel overwhelmed, so that in a sense the music can overpower the emotions in a way. It really does help when in public : ) I'm currently going to a therapist and we are going to focus on emotions and how Ideal with them ( for apperently I don't really deal with them at all, just push them away until it all crashes) Good luck to you aswell!

    Thorolf, even though my boyfriend does a great job of trying to understand, he's still "struggling" to get past the "think positive", and I don't really want him to give that up, since it gives him a great outlook on life which someday I might learn to experience : ) Thank you for your advice though!

    Empty.heart, I don't mind that at all : )

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  • empty.heart

    Now I really want to be your friend....

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  • Thorolf

    Talk to your girlfriend or boyfriend if you have one, or your best friend. Or your mom/dad. Someone. I've had similar problems and I found getting emotional support to help. If that fails you may need therapy.

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  • Ubername

    I feel this way a lot too. I've done plenty of research and think you may have bipolar depression or another trauma-related disorder. Not to mention a possible fear of injury. Honestly when I'm feeling scared or upset (or actually sometimes I get super angry) I've tried to augment it just so see what happens. So I put on really loud metal music or something super upbeat if I'm feeling that invincible feeling and then when I'm in public and am feeling angry scared or upset I can play the empowering songs and try to focus on the feelings I relate with that song. Cheers to you, hope things work out for you, friend! :)

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  • Raaq

    Thank you for your comment :)
    And it might be a great characteristic to have to become a writer :'

    I've never heard of that app, but it sounds interesting. I'll look into it, thanks !

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  • thegypsysailor

    Every time I see or hear the word issues I want to say "Bless you" cause I think they sneezed.

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  • thegypsysailоr

    I hate everyone, the world was not kind to me. Gawd gave me a tiny penis. Soon i will die

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    • thegypsysailor

      Funny, me too.

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