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BlueBaySenior Contributor
I’m a born worrier, sensitive and very emotional all my life.
Can I change? How do I change?
Im very sensitive to criticism taking it very personal.
Since being diagnosed with BPD depression ptsd and anxiety I’m finding it even harder.
I know having BPD traits makes it difficult.
Just wondering if I will ever change.
Its msking me feel pretty terrible with myself snd hopeless.
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Sophia1Senior Contributor
Hello @BlueBay @bubblebee_bear @salzie @Former-Member @bluegum
This is a great subject Bluebay.
Keep on writing on this thread as there are some strong messages here for those struggling with various symptoms along with feelings of unworthiness..
Nice to meet everyone else...
I am not around often these days....self care as advised by my therapist...
I have made the choice for now to pass by when I can.. as with others ....I have met some wonderful people on this forum..
Might see you about from time to time.
Take care all...💜
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MaggieSenior Contributor
@Sophia1 @BlueBay @bubblebee_bear @salzie @Former-Member I'm also a super sensitive person. I found this awhile ago and liked it.
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Hope4meSenior Contributor
This is a really interesting discussion @BlueBay
(@Sophia1 @bubblebee_bear @salzie @Former-Member @Maggie)
I've been an overly sensitive person all my life. I've found, there's pro's and con's associated that usually come down to 'situations' as opposed to who we are inside. As has been noted, 'reacting' instead of responding with self empowering thoughts or statements, seems to be the difference.
I was always admired for looking for the good in people. I was proud of this fact until I had an insight (only a couple of years ago) that this practice made me ignore important negative aspects of a person that would put me at risk.
I realised this attitude was created in childhood to cope with violent and aggressive parents who I couldn't escape from. I chose to see their good points to survive. As children we 'wish they would change' to make our lives easier. No-one taught me how to recognise when I was in a dangerous situation and what to do; I had to learn in my fifties.
I was drawn to helpless people and also worked in the public sector as that's where unfortunate souls go; it's what I knew. It eventually broke me due to my overly empathetic nature and lack of self protective strategies.
There's nothing wrong with being a sensitive person because the world needs us to keep an eye on things. However, self protection and focus is a must for people like us. Every situation should ideally be responded to with forethought for consequences to ourselves. The internal conflict I faced changing my responses was surely difficult, but the payoff has been so worth it.
Questioning yourself as you've done BlueBay is admirable. There's something special with sensitive people that can't be replicated or learned except through experiences we wouldn't put others through. You, I and these amazing Sane members have lived it and come through the other side to pass on our knowledge.
Well done to us all! 
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
Hugs @Hope4me ❤️
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MaggieSenior Contributor
@Hope4me 💜💕
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tennisplayer69Casual Contributor
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tennisplayer69Casual Contributor
Be true to yourself and develop a helpful hobby or activity.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello and hugs @tennisplayer69 , @BlueBay , @Maggie , @Hope4me , @Sophia1 , @bubblebee_bear xxxx
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