Posted by hyperfocus on December 11, 2011, at 2:23:42
In reply to Do you ever feel like other people..., posted by sleepygirl2 on December 6, 2011, at 7:59:32
I think people like us try our best not to be an that-word-you-used-that-I-can't-think-of-an-appropriate-asteriking-or abbreviation-scheme-that-is-langauge-neutral-and-too-lazy-to-read-again, because we know how much it hurts when people are like that to us. Empathy and sensitivity are usually huge disadvantages in the modern evolved world, especially when they are coupled with a person's own vulnerability and weaknesses. It's why I feel like some part of Christianity is true in a very real practical sense: If you try your best to be empathic and compassionate and see the best in people and do no harm to no one, or at least be contentiousness about your work or anything you do in life, you're basically f---ed. Few things seem to incite more rabid hatred in people than the tiny minority of individuals who try to see past their own self-interest. But it is precisely empathy and sensitivity and conscientiousness and understanding and unselfishness that moves our world forward.
So all I can tell is get accustomed to the pain other people cause you - it's not going to get better anytime soon. Be glad that you care enough and are vulnerable enough to feel it though - the alternative is far worse.
C-PTSD: social phobia, major depression, dissociation.
Currently: 500mg amitriptyline single dose at night.
Also: Allegra, 1000mg Vitamin C.
Slowly improving.
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