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BlueBay
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Can a sensitive emotional person change

I’m a born worrier, sensitive and very emotional all my life. 

Can I change? How do I change?

Im very sensitive to criticism taking it very personal. 

Since being diagnosed with BPD depression ptsd and anxiety I’m finding it even harder. 

I know having BPD traits makes it difficult. 

Just wondering if I will ever change. 

Its msking me feel pretty terrible with myself snd hopeless. 

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Re: Can a sensitive emotional person change

I don't know the answer.

A mantra from grow is 'endure until cured'.

I hope you get better @BlueBay.

Re: Can a sensitive emotional person change

@BlueBay 

I know that our paths have crossed over the past two years.

 

Your question re sensitivity and emotional feelings...should you change?

 

Not...in the least.....

I have suffered the very same questions....

Answer:

Sensitive.... The world needs more of people like us...

Emotional....Yes....same answer,....

Change.....Definitely ......NO

 

Be YOU

Re: Can a sensitive emotional person change

Hi @Sophia1 

Thankyou for your reply. After reading what you wrote I thought yeah why do I have to change. It’s me I’m born like this. It’s in me. 

So Thankyou, you have made me see that I’m me and there’s no need to change. Hope you’re doing well. ❤️❤️

Re: Can a sensitive emotional person change

Thsnks @Everan for your reply. 😊

Re: Can a sensitive emotional person change

Thank you for replying and understanding my meaning @BlueBay 

 

Always be true to yourself.....

It took me too long to realise the intensity of that statement...

 

Now I live every day with that exact sentiment...

 

The world needs more people like you and I as well as many others who understand...

💜

Re: Can a sensitive emotional person change

Hi Bluebay,

 

I don't know a lot about BPD so I can't comment on that but I consider myself sensitive as well with a range of labels added.

I'm of the thinking that being sensitive as a trait is something we will not change but I also believe that it is in and of itself not a negative trait, though it can make life challenges much much tougher.

Have you read any of the research on Highly Senistive People - though it doesn't provide direct solutions, I find it very validating.

You are not alone. Best wishes on your journey.

Re: Can a sensitive emotional person change

We do learn not to be so reactive. Once I got past menapause this helped a lot.

Re: Can a sensitive emotional person change

Howdy,

 

I have PTSD, BPD, Depression and Anxiety too. I understand how you feel. I'm absolutely a very feeling and sensitive person.

 

Don't know that we can ever change but we can certainly cope. I've used my ability to empathise so strongly to work my way through the community services sector. Good pay and a great job where I can help people and feel things WITH them which they really value. It was tricky not to hold all the emotions but I've desensitized myself over time and ensured I debriefed with colleagues and professionals.

 

Our conditions could be our strengths, despite all the difficulties that come with it. I hope this sends you some hope and pride! We've got this! We strong! xx

Re: Can a sensitive emotional person change

Thankyou all for your replies. Really appreciate it @bluegum @Former-Member @salzie 

@bluegum  I will look up and read what you suggested. 

 

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