I feel your pain...I would consider myself a highly sensitive person which in my case is definitely a genetic predisposition. I can totally relate to how you are feeling and can tell you from my experience that over time it gets worse and eventually you may have a mental breakdown. In my case I eventually got so bad that I started crying one day and couldn't stop. Being super sensitive and feeling out of control causes anxiety which is what you are feeling. For me medication makes a huge difference but it doesn't eliminate it completely. Now that I've hit 40 I find that some months are worse then others due to extreme PMS. I will probably have to suffer through it or increase my meds at some point. I see a psychiatrist when I find my meds not working as well as they should be.
I would definitely go see your family doctor and ask to be referred to a psychiatrist. I wish you the best of luck in getting this resolved. It's an awful way to live for you and for those around you. The guilt of feeling the way you do will make things worse for you in the long run. The sooner you see someone the better. |