You’re Too Sensitive! How Feelings Are Weaponized Against Us

I hate hearing, “You’re too sensitive.” Maybe because when I’ve been on the receiving end of it, a flood of shame has followed. On the rare occasion when it hasn’t made me hang my head, a defensive retort has usually flown out of my mouth, leaving me feeling like I just validated the judgment that was hurled at me, and I feel even worse.There’s something about “sensitivity” that causes people to discourage it. As though it’s an internal dial that “sensitive” people are choosing to keep at maximum volume.So what is it about emotional sensitivity that’s so off-putting to people? That’s the question I want to answer today, along with:  Why is the ability to repress emotions often seen as a strength? What’s the price we pay for repressing our feelings?Is it possible that we’re looking at sensitivity the wrong way? Could sensitive people actually have a higher emotional intelligence?Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Xxoo DarcyCREDITSThis episode of “We Need To Talk With Dr. Darcy Sterling” was produced by Darcy Sterling, with editorial support from Vicki Vergolina. Editing and sound engineering by Bart Migal. Our theme music is by Trending Music. Special thanks to Amanda Cristiani, Stephanie Sterling and Preston Smith. “We Need To Talk With Dr. Darcy Sterling” is a Sterling Standard Production.  DISCLAIMER#SensitiveSoul #EmotionalIntelligence #EmpathyMatters #FeelingsMatter #MindfulLiving #EmotionalWellness #Sensitivity #VulnerabilityTalk #Empathy#EmpathyInAction #InnerStrength #EmbraceFeelings #ExpressYourself #SensitivityAwareness #OpenHeartTalk #Relationships #RelationshipPodcasts#RelationshipAdvice #RelationshipExperts #RealTalkRelationships #PodcastLove #WeNeedToTalkWithDrDarcy #Therapy #CouplesCounseling#CouplesTherapy #DrDarcySterling #DoctorDarcySterling #DrDarcyInstagram:@drdarcysterling Facebook:Dr.Darcy SterlingTik Tok:@doctordarcysterling  Twitter:@DrDarcySterling   YouTube:@DarcySterling   Threads:@drdarcysterlingWatch this episode here on YouTube.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.