The only things that are real in this world are our…
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The only things that are real in this world are our feelings. And, of course, our relationships—our interactions with one another—but those are based on feelings, after all.
I don't know if there are other species on other planets, or if those beings understand the concept of a feeling. After all, a feeling is a biochemical reaction.
If they are not familiar with this concept, they might be surprised when they meet humans. Emotions aren't logical, nor are they always predictable.
Every now and then, I experience a really extreme interpretation of emotions:
Something happens that affects me deeply on an emotional level. For whatever reason, I feel it far too intensely—so intensely that my emotions shut down completely.
Then I consciously feel absolutely nothing at all—and that can go on for quite a while, sometimes for days on end. This is how I'll keep going.
But then—at some point I can’t predict—the feelings come back, and they hit me like a hurricane, a tornado, and a tsunami all at once—they completely sweep me off my feet, and I’m left—literally!—breathless.
I can't breathe anymore, I feel dizzy, sometimes I feel nauseous, and my legs give out from under me.
All I can do then is weather the storm—just survive—until it has passed.
Then my feelings will return to normal.
That´s weird!
Do you know this?
I don't know if there are other species on other planets, or if those beings understand the concept of a feeling. After all, a feeling is a biochemical reaction.
If they are not familiar with this concept, they might be surprised when they meet humans. Emotions aren't logical, nor are they always predictable.
Every now and then, I experience a really extreme interpretation of emotions:
Something happens that affects me deeply on an emotional level. For whatever reason, I feel it far too intensely—so intensely that my emotions shut down completely.
Then I consciously feel absolutely nothing at all—and that can go on for quite a while, sometimes for days on end. This is how I'll keep going.
But then—at some point I can’t predict—the feelings come back, and they hit me like a hurricane, a tornado, and a tsunami all at once—they completely sweep me off my feet, and I’m left—literally!—breathless.
I can't breathe anymore, I feel dizzy, sometimes I feel nauseous, and my legs give out from under me.
All I can do then is weather the storm—just survive—until it has passed.
Then my feelings will return to normal.
That´s weird!
Do you know this?
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That was such a deep and honest way to describe it. ❤️ I think many people experience emotions in waves, but not everyone can put it into words like you did. The way you describe feelings disappearing and then returning with such force really shows how powerful and unpredictable our emotions can be.
And yes, maybe that’s one of the most fascinating things about being human, we can’t always explain what we feel, but we know when something touches us deeply.
And yes, maybe that’s one of the most fascinating things about being human, we can’t always explain what we feel, but we know when something touches us deeply.
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Thank you!
I once read that there are people who feel things more deeply or more intensely—and that this intensity can sometimes be very stressful for them. I just can't remember what it's called...
I once read that there are people who feel things more deeply or more intensely—and that this intensity can sometimes be very stressful for them. I just can't remember what it's called...
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I think you may be referring to being a "highly sensitive person" (HSP). It's a term used for people who tend to process emotions, experiences, and stimuli more deeply than others. They often feel things very intensely, both the beautiful and the difficult parts of life.
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That might have been what I read about. :)
I don't know if that applies to me; I only experience it during extreme... hmm... emotional strikes... and then it's so intense that I have to shut off my emotions because they become way too strong. It's unbearable.
I don't know if that applies to me; I only experience it during extreme... hmm... emotional strikes... and then it's so intense that I have to shut off my emotions because they become way too strong. It's unbearable.
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had similar storms years ago , then.. they simply vanished
most of things i feel since few years are hunger , thirsty , cold, heat , anger .. those simple things and they dont last.
i guess the more we get exposed to new incidents /events , the more we accumulate experience , the more those emotions peaks become weak , regardless childhood traumas ...
most of things i feel since few years are hunger , thirsty , cold, heat , anger .. those simple things and they dont last.
i guess the more we get exposed to new incidents /events , the more we accumulate experience , the more those emotions peaks become weak , regardless childhood traumas ...
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But that's not how it's supposed to be—it's a sign that something has broken... shouldn't we try to fix it?
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Huge gaps and broken things.
Yes , should be fixed and filled.
not easy, if one failure brings more failures, it will create more gaps and we are grilled.
Some steps are needed and it can be done of course.
Yes , should be fixed and filled.
not easy, if one failure brings more failures, it will create more gaps and we are grilled.
Some steps are needed and it can be done of course.
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I guess the only thing that helps is honesty—with yourself and with others.
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I agree, that's one step to start with..
Such waves of emotions is a healthy sign of a vivid spirit and good will
Such waves of emotions is a healthy sign of a vivid spirit and good will
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No I do not know that. My emotions have been a black pool of despair for a few decades now...
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It is my 'normal' now. Been sitting here on the bottom for a long long time...I think my emotions permanently shut down to avoid any further damage.
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Luckily, mine kept coming back... although... the moment they came back, I wished they were still gone.
A shut down is way better than this pain...
A shut down is way better than this pain...
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