Why am I so over sensitive? 😭

Hello again Peeps,

Welcome to the dramatic world of over-sensitivity, where every emotion is cranked up to eleven, and crying can happen at the drop of a hat—often in the most inappropriate places. If you’re an over-sensitive soul like me, you know that anxiety and the waterworks often go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly, or perhaps, like coffee and that regrettable decision to watch a sad movie on a Monday night.

Picture this: you’re at work, trying to focus on a work review, when your boss makes a casual remark about “room for improvement.” Suddenly, your mind spirals into a vortex of thoughts—“Am I terrible at my job? Should I have pursued my dream of being a professional mermaid instead?” The next thing you know, you’re blinking back tears that are threatening to spill like a poorly secured fountain.

Now, let’s talk about the infamous “office bathroom cry.” You know, the covert operation where you sprint to the restroom, praying that no one sees you. You lock yourself in a toilet, and while you silently weep, you can’t help but think, “If I were a character in a romantic comedy, this would be the moment where I dramatically splash water on my face and walk out like nothing happened.”

Then there are movies—oh, the movies! You decide to watch a rom-com to lighten your mood, only to end up crying when the couple breaks up. You think, “I’m fine, it’s just acting!” But your heart is a puddle, and a single tear rolls down your face, hoping your cat will pick up on your emotional state and cuddle up to you purring, No of course the cat doesn’t give a Sh*t, should have got a dog instead. 

Let’s not forget social events. You’re at a friend’s party and someone mentions their new job, and suddenly you’re in the corner, feeling like a balloon that’s slowly losing air. A tiny comment about their promotion feels like a personal attack, and before you know it, you’re dabbing at your eyes with a napkin, trying to play it cool while internally questioning all your life choices. 

The best part? When your friends, bless their hearts, try to comfort you with platitudes like, “Don’t worry, you’ll get there!” Meanwhile, you’re thinking, “You’re right! I should probably just pack up my dreams and move to a remote island.” 

But here’s the thing about being over-sensitive: while the crying spells and anxious moments can be overwhelming, they also show how deeply you feel. So, embrace the tears, let them flow like an unexpected monsoon, and remember that it’s all part of being wonderfully human. 

Next time you feel the urge to cry, don’t fight it. Just grab a box of tissues, a bucket of ice cream, and watch a movie that’s guaranteed to make you laugh—because sometimes, laughter is just as cathartic as a good cry! And who knows? You might even end up feeling like a comedy star in your own hilarious life story. 🥳

Kim xxx