Is it normal to be sensitive?

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How sensitive is "too sensitive"? Do I need to get someone to beat the sensitivity out of me? Any psychological answers for those who feel with their heart before their head?

I'm starting to think there are no answers or remedies. I don't enjoy being over-sensitive. I know all my traits make me who I am, but this one seems to just make my life hell. I usually don't look to this site for serious life advice, but I've already tried talking about it to loved ones and the only solution seems to be me trying to work past it or accept it. But neither of those don't appear to be working. Any words of wisdom for a young woman with a heart three sizes too large?

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  • Antir0b0t
    11 years ago

    It's kind of hard to pin point. I know I can take a joke, it's just, in relationships at least I've been told I'm "too sensitive". I don't see myself as overly sensitive as I've been told I am. I'm not insanely jealous, or anything. I just don't like being disrespected, so I "take things too seriously". But it's not overwhelming for others since I've learned to keep it in. I've just begun to realize that isn't healthy because I've given myself a stigma and I feel like I have to oppress who I am to be sociable.
    I guess that explains it more? I'm just torn between being myself, and being like everybody else. And I've always wanted to be me, entirely. Until lately. :/

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  • Anime7
    11 years ago

    As a person who has offended people, without meaning to, the only advice I can offer is to learn to take a joke. Don't take life too seriously, loosen up and try to have fun.

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  • VioletTrees
    11 years ago

    I can't really see if this is normal or not without you giving examples of your sensitivity.

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  • urrichxub
    11 years ago

    I'm not sure if I would say I'm too sensitive, but I'm certainly too sympathetic. Seeing an elderly person breaks my heart -- even if they seem healthy and happy. I feel sorry for someone eating in a restaurant alone -- even though they're probably on their lunch break. I even feel sympathy towards inanimate objects. =)

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