How to Overcome Over Sensitivity: Simple Techniques to Control Anxiety

Over sensitivity can make the daily routine emotionally overwhelming. It makes you emotionally weak as this will gonna realise you the things which are said by someone, but they were not said negatively; however, you are going to think of them in a negative way. The good news is that with this guide we are going to make this easy for  you can solve this problem of over sensitivity

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Meaning of Over Sensitivity?

Over sensitivity, also known as the situation where you will be going to observe minor points in everything, and are not able to be strong in minor situations. Having emotions is natural, but we need to know how to control our emotions but people with over sensitivity are the people who are not normal, but they have a deep issue. People dealing with over sensitivity often feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained.

Symptoms You May Be Emotionally Over Sensitive

• You take criticism very personally.
• Small things make you feel deeply hurt or anxious.
• You start to talk to yourself about the situation that made you hurt.
• You feel emotionally tired.
• You’re very aware of others’ moods and take them on as your own.

If you have any of the above, you need to start practicing controlling your emotions.

Why does it happen?

There are several possible causes for emotional over-sensitivity, including:

• Childhood upbringing: 
• Past trauma: 
• Personality type: 
• Mental health issues: 

You need to understand why you have this issue so that you can identify the cause to take control of yourself.

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Ways to Overcome:

·      Practice Emotional Awareness

 

You need to first identify your emotional triggers, then you need to practice controlling it over a period of time.

·      Challenge Negative Thoughts

When you feel hurt, ask yourself:

1. “Is this thought true?”
2. “Am I overreacting?”
3. “Could there be another explanation?”

·      Develop Emotional Resilience

You can build this by:

1. Physical health is most important, so take care of it.
2. Start having meditation as part of your routine.
3. You need to be around people who are emotionally strong and can motivate you.

·      Set Healthy Boundaries

Being emotionally sensitive often means absorbing the emotions of others:

1. Saying no without guilt.
2. Limiting time with draining people.
3. Taking breaks when overwhelmed.

·      Communicate Assertively

Instead of getting angry, you need to absorb negative points and should react in a positive way, such as getting the negative points from people as a motivation to improve yourself.

“I felt hurt when my ideas weren’t acknowledged.”

This helps others understand your feelings without triggering defensiveness.

·      Seek Professional Help if Needed

By trying all the methods, you are still not able to control your emotions. You need to see a therapist because you need to spill out your thoughts in front of someone, and that’s what you need to get out of the situation.

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Benefits of Managing:

• Better relationships
• Improved self-esteem
• Reduced anxiety and stress
• Clearer decision-making
• More emotional balance

Final Thoughts

Overcoming over sensitivity does not means becoming emotionless rather it means making yourself strong to handle any situation and not reacting or hurting yourself after listening to the false talks against you.

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Additional Resources

• Highly Sensitive Person Test by Dr. Elaine Aron
• Mind.org.uk – Mental Health Tips
• Headspace – Guided Meditation for Emotional Regulation