Emotional Sensitivity

[KindaEnlightened]

I am on my 41st time around the Sun and I am a male. I can be, and have been, quite sensitive. I really don't see crying as a negative, but the majority of times I cry is when I've become overwhelmed in beauty or happiness. When I cry in sadness, I find it quite therapeutic. I think I feel worse when I try and hold back crying, but I only try to hold back the sad tears.

Gemini Wolf, I hope you are doing well. Remember that there are lessons to be learned in this life, but sometimes we are too engaged in juggling everything we deem important. I meditate by practicing mindfulness. I allow my mind a break from the games of daily life and to focus on the moment. It helps me become more aware and then I can weigh my actions and make sure I am on the path that resonates for me. Being on that path is peaceful for me, and does allow me to be joyful.

Remember that these are just chemical bodies we are inhabiting. If you find adding chemicals to you body is helping you right now, keep doing it, but be open to the fact that you may not need them forever. I've taken various SSRI's as antidepressants in the past, but as I've gotten older, and removed myself from as many stressful triggers as I comfortable could, I find I do better without them. Oh, also remember that ALL of these friggin chemical bodies leak... and in various ways!