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Why do feelings disgust me?
Disgust often comes up in response to poisonous or toxic people, where deep trust and love has been betrayed. We naturally feel disgusted in response to someone who has abused us. Validating disgust can decrease anxiety and shame from trauma.
Why can’t I tell anyone about my feelings?
There are a lot of reasons not to tell someone about your feelings. In some cases, it’s because you aren’t aware of them, yourself. In others, it’s because you don’t feel you can trust the world or the people around you. Sometimes, it’s because you lack the vocabulary to speak your truth.
What makes some people feel deeply and intensely?
This ability to feel deeply and intensely often starts from a young age when emotion regulation skills are lacking and can lead to psychological wounding associated with shame and loneliness. Growing awareness of this trait has generated much inquiry, yet psychologists have so far been unable to agree on a single defining attribute.
Why shouldn’t you ignore your feelings?
When we do, we compromise pieces of who we are in order to fit in and let others determine our self-worth. Your feelings matter. Emotions serve an important purpose and shouldn’t be ignored. For example, feeling angry, afraid, or sad tells you that something’s wrong.
Why do people have different feelings?
They are a reflection of your thoughts, experiences, and perceptions, which is why two people can have the same experience, but feel differently. It’s also important to note that validation – saying that someone’s feelings are acceptable or worthwhile – isn’t the same as agreeing with their feelings.
What happens when you feel ‘too much’ in life?
For someone who is emotionally intense, however, the pain that comes with a pervasive sense of being ‘too much’ is not to be taken lightly – a person can be made to feel ‘wrong’ for the most part of his or her life, and internalising this sense of shame can lead to depression, low self-esteem, inability to self-regulate, and inner emptiness.