Is it normal that i don't have any emotions unless i want to?

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Often I find myself not really getting worked up about things when those around me are. For example, recently my GF was talking to me about some bad stuff for both of us in our relationship over FaceTime. I am a very good empathizer, and felt her sadness and pain, but immediately after the call I reverted completely back to my normal state. I realized afterwards how probably weird that was, so I wondered if it is normal. This has happened before too, I can be extremely happy or pleasant and just realize that I would rather not be (there are situations for this) and just suddenly not be. The only emotion that seems to be uncontrollable is fear, but if I am aware that there is nothing to be afraid of/ no risk, I can immediately get rid of that fear. I am really good at empathizing though, so I'm just not sure what's normal.

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  • ellnell
    3 years ago

    I find I do this nowadays. I also take on other peoples emotions easily and feel what they're feeling and I think it's common when you're like that to learn how to shut down so you don't get so overwhelmed. Unfortunately it can lead to repressing even your own emotions, especially if you've experienced a lot of negative emotions before.

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  • my_life_my_way
    3 years ago

    Most people do this, in public they just like to pretend they’re a ‘good’ person or that they’re special by acting like they constantly feel other peoples’ emotions

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  • countingsleep
    3 years ago

    You could be repressing emotions subconsciously. I do this too, I can guess what others are feeling but I never really feel it myself. It's like a learned habit to avoid constantly being in your feelings. Also some people just have lower empathy. It's pretty normal imo

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