Does crying a lot, getting upset quickly, and taking everything to heart mean a person is sensitive?

Question

Hi doctor,

I cry a lot, and I feel things a lot. I take everything to my heart. My partner talks to me rudely, and I get really upset. I have been crying daily and feeling bad about it.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. Some people are more sensitive to other people's behavior. You have to understand that only one person can change that, and that is yourself. You need to work on yourself, build your self-esteem and become stronger so that, people cannot take you for granted. If they do, you should know how to react rationally without hurting yourself. I suggest you talk to a professional who can guide you with various techniques and exercises to achieve all this. You can find a local therapist, or we can talk online. Secondly, you have not mentioned whether you have always been like this or have felt this way for some time only. If it is a recent development, you should get evaluated for a mood disorder, dysthymia, or depression by a therapist or psychiatrist. I need more details to be able to diagnose you.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Take care of yourself.