I think I’m too sensitive to survive in this world. I can’t handle all of the death and the pain and the hatred. Every single bad thing that happens breaks my heart. I don’t think I’m strong enough to endure the never ending onslaught of horror that is life on this planet. I wish I was less emotional and less empathetic, but I don’t know how to fix myself and make myself better. I don’t know what I’m supposed to do.
I know that there is so much happening in the world right now, a lot of things that we cannot control. But I am so proud of you for reaching out to us for some advice and support, it’s not always easy to do that but you did it, so well done! Reaching out for help also helps to show your strength and how strong you really are inside. You’re a fighter and so I know that will a little bit of help you can and will get through this!
I don’t think that there is a thing about being too emotional or not. We just go through our days and do the best that we can to get through them no matter how emotional and vulnerable we may be feeling at the time. Unfortunately we cannot control what happens to us on a daily basis, or from what is happening in the wider world, but what we can control is how we react to these things and how we adapt and continue living no matter how bad the world may be currently.
It’s OK to get emotional and feel sympathetic towards other people. This is just who you’re as a person and it doesn’t make you weak or anything, it just means that you feel things far greater than others do at times and this is nothing to be afraid or ashamed of! Just try to do things that help to comfort you in this really rough time and know that you don’t have to get through this alone, we are here for you!
So perhaps focus on doing a few things each day that you enjoy and makes you happy. Things like talking to friends, getting some sunshine outside or go for a walk, have a nice hot bubble bath and listen to some good music, cuddle up on the couch and watch a favourite movie or read a good book. The point is to have some time out for yourself so you’re not always focusing on what’s happening outside in the world today! Is this something that you could perhaps give a go?
You don’t need fixing, you’re beautiful, special and unique just as you are! So try to remember this! Also know that you’re so much stronger than you think and you contacting us shows this so much! Try to be proud of yourself for what you have achieved, even if it’s getting out of bed each day. You can get through this, it may be a long and bumpy ride but I know that you can do it!
I really hope that this has been helpful and please remember that you are not alone and you can contact us at any time as needed!
I’m thinking of you and hope you’re going OK!