Hypersensitivity

Daydream · 28-09-2008, 11:02 AM

Some of you know that I've been feeling really low at points recently. I've realised that it could be my hypersensitivity (from the CPTSD) causing it. I get really upset/suicidal over the littlest things and I get really worried that my family don't like me anymore when they don't react in the way I expect them to and I really over react to alot of things (including my feelings). I don't realise I'm doing it at the time but when I look back and think about it a lot of my day is being taken up by me being upset over basically nothing.

Can anyone relate? And how do I stop it?

Thanks for being so patient with me.

Stellata · 28-09-2008, 11:05 AM

I get that acute sensitivity too, also as part of Complex PTSD symptoms.

I find that reality checking, and reassuring self talk help a lot.
Journalling can help you keep track of what's happening in your mind, along with mindfulness like work. Slowing your mind down to catch the feelings before them escalate more is part of the whole process.

dubagirl · 28-09-2008, 03:22 PM

I also find that my hypersensitivity causes a LOT of my suicidal thoughts and the times when i'm generally feeling low.
I think that catching the negative thought patterns before they spiral out of control is a huge part of stopping it for me. I find it so hard to do but when someone else points it out to me, it helps me understand it better. Not that it stops me feeling so bad, but it at least makes me less likely to act on how I'm feeling. So I still have to wait it out but I don't get as confused about it so much.
I'm not sure if that's any help at all but I hope I've shown you that you're not alone in all of this.
xxxx

BoundNoMore · 28-09-2008, 03:34 PM

I am hyper-sensetive too.
It sucks.

*hugs*

rockaroni · 28-09-2008, 05:14 PM

Mmm, I'm massively hypersensitive. It's actually at the point where it's affecting my life, sometimes I'll hurt myself over nothing, or run away from the house for a few days because I'm obsessing... I often find talking about it helps bring a new perspecting, but this can also backfire by me thining everyone's against me...