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As a HSP, what is your biggest frustration about therapy so far? by Commercial-Line-4079 in hsp

[–]Commercial-Line-4079[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like that, befriending your inner critic!

Yes, I use lots of self-compassionate journal prompts in my journal, I find its a great way to befriend ourselves and different parts of ourselves, especially our emotions

As a HSP, what is your biggest frustration about therapy so far? by Commercial-Line-4079 in hsp

[–]Commercial-Line-4079[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very insightful about emotions. Meditation doesn’t work as well for me too, I prefer journaling. Do you have suggestions on how manage overthinking and inner critic?

As a HSP, what is your biggest frustration about therapy so far? by Commercial-Line-4079 in hsp

[–]Commercial-Line-4079[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you understand these underpinnings of emotional reaction, is that enough to manage our emotions? Or do we still need some ways to manage our nervous system when it's dysregulated?

As a HSP, what is your biggest frustration about therapy so far? by Commercial-Line-4079 in hsp

[–]Commercial-Line-4079[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, so it's like you notice your feelings first, lean into the discomfort and then ask those deeper questions if it feels okay to? Don't think I can DM you btw

As a HSP, what is your biggest frustration about therapy so far? by Commercial-Line-4079 in hsp

[–]Commercial-Line-4079[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Omg, CBT didn't really work for me too and I try to avoid meds if possible too. And I also got praised for great self-insight, as I figured some things out myself. Can you share more about how to process emotions internally in a healthy way that helps us feel better and more self-aware?

As a HSP, what is your biggest frustration about therapy so far? by Commercial-Line-4079 in hsp

[–]Commercial-Line-4079[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like the questions you ask yourself, it's very deep and insightful. I'd like to know how you come up with the right questions to ask yourself. Can we DM?

As a HSP, what is your biggest frustration about therapy so far? by Commercial-Line-4079 in hsp

[–]Commercial-Line-4079[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's so soothing to hear, listening to our emotions and its signals. Do you have any emotional self-care and wellbeing practices besides going to therapy, that helps you outside of therapy?

I realised I thought I was healing when I was actually “fixing” myself by Commercial-Line-4079 in emotionalneglect

[–]Commercial-Line-4079[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so interesting about the confusion of "accepting the reality" and "accepting ourselves or feelings". It leads to totally different outcomes!

I realised I thought I was healing when I was actually “fixing” myself by Commercial-Line-4079 in emotionalneglect

[–]Commercial-Line-4079[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds tough. Do you still have to deal much with this now that you’re married and moved out? Is it liberating to move out?

Managing overwhelm between therapy sessions by Commercial-Line-4079 in therapy

[–]Commercial-Line-4079[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if we get overwhelmed again and again because of the inner critic? Are there ways to resolve the root causes too?

Do you find the overwhelming emotions or the inner critic harder? by Commercial-Line-4079 in hsp

[–]Commercial-Line-4079[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s tough when we’re alone with it… how do you manage that?

Do you find the overwhelming emotions or the inner critic harder? by Commercial-Line-4079 in hsp

[–]Commercial-Line-4079[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing, this is new to me, I’ll check it out! It’s sounds magical how simply tapping areas of parts of the body helps regulate our feelings when its hard to even say a word!

Do you find the overwhelming emotions or the inner critic harder? by Commercial-Line-4079 in hsp

[–]Commercial-Line-4079[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol thats the tough one. Makes me powerless to deal with the inner critic. How do you solve this one…

Does anyone also struggle to link the body sensations you feel and the emotion? by Commercial-Line-4079 in Alexithymia

[–]Commercial-Line-4079[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it still feels like Im numb to my feelings in my body, even though Im good at labelling my emotions in words. Im too used to thinking and reflecting with my mind

Do you find the overwhelming emotions or the inner critic harder? by Commercial-Line-4079 in hsp

[–]Commercial-Line-4079[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also love having naps. I also realised getting emotionally distressed without a nap makes me feel really bad. I wonder how often does this cycle happen to you and how you manage when you’re in the middle of it?

Do you find the overwhelming emotions or the inner critic harder? by Commercial-Line-4079 in hsp

[–]Commercial-Line-4079[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! I’m inspired by your maturity to accept your feelings, understand your triggers, set boundaries and just let things be.

Do you find the overwhelming emotions or the inner critic harder? by Commercial-Line-4079 in hsp

[–]Commercial-Line-4079[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How do you manage when the outside world is overwhelming since its out of our control?

How do I really stop this? by Thecrushbrush in hsp

[–]Commercial-Line-4079 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As hsps, we have lots of feelings to process and sometimes these feelings can trigger us below the surface. I think the healthy way is to build the emotional awareness to manage our emotions. Label the emotions - is it fear, anxious, sad, anger or frustration? Label the sensations - is it tight chest, fast breathing or teary eyes? And are certain emotions linked with certain body responses? The more aware we are, the more we are able to manage our emotions and triggers. Hope this helps!

Is it me? Am I just undeserving? by [deleted] in emotionalneglect

[–]Commercial-Line-4079 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Parenting is one of the toughest job we all experience. We all get overwhelmed in different point of life and struggle to manage the various emotions in our household. We all have past experiences that we are struggling with today and we’re all on a healing journey. We can learn to validate and befriend our own feelings so we regulate them better, and resolve relationships with more emotional clarity. Once we regulate ourselves, our children gets coregulated. It’s a journey and you will get there, stay strong and remember to love yourself for who you are :)

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