- Right from a young age, I’ve always been called sensitive, and this has been presented in various ways, but this post focuses on the emotional sensitivity.
My earliest memory of crying was around 5 years of age and I was told not to play football with my brothers due to them playing with their friends and I wouldn’t be able to handle how rough it was going to be. I was a very active child as many and I loved playing with my brothers however on this occasion I was not permitted and this then caused the tears to begin flooding as back then, i was also incredibly dramatic. I cried for hours and by the time I was done, they were back. ( if only there were days like so, the scars on my legs would be fewer)
I’ve been generally quite sensitive to criticism. This extra sensitivity has carried me from child to about the end of secondary school, which of course angered my mum and fellow classmates. One thing I can attest to is, I’ve never liked being so sensitive however when I heard certain phrases said to me it always brought me to tears involuntarily.
However with time, I grew emotionally stronger, this came from me being emotionally and physically confident. I cared less of what people thought of me and some of my insecurities fell away. I at times feel emotionally sensitive but that’s expected. It is the real me and I don’t mind it too much.
I can relate to whatever you said, I am an over emotional person. It’s important to understand that as humans, crying is natural.
Thanks. I try and remember that guys cry too
There is nothing wrong with being sensitive, everyone is different. We can’t be categorised and can’t fit into neat little boxes. You are wonderful just the way you are, and it’s always better to let your emotions out than in. Just live in whatever way makes you feel happy. 😊
Thank you. I’m finally beginning to see that.
Crying is therapeutic…it would be a lot less angry people if they just let it all out…
This is so true!
I feel the exact same way! I’ve always been way too sensitive, but that’s just who I am. It’s really hard to change it when it’s been conditioned into who I am since I was a baby. All you can really do is learn through your experiences and try to surround yourself with people who are sensitive to your sensitivities (if that makes sense!)
And sometimes you just need to cry. Just to cleanse the system.
Yes always described as sensitive and hated it especially as peers at school never seemed to be able to come up with other words for me. I am now nearly 50 years of age and finally care so much less about what people think whilst still managing to care for others but not so much that it is to my own detriment. Look at the comments – you are so not alone! #HoneyBeeLinky
Sensitive people are the best people 😉