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#feelings

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I'm often at a loss for words for things happening inside my body. Physical things, emotional things. I wish I could express them to you but I've not figured out how. I feel hope and despair at once. I feel alienated and overwhelming compassion for people. The words I use juxtapose them but inside me they are one. What should I call these things?
(We can talk about physical stuff another time.)
@actuallyautistic #actuallyautistic #feelings #mentalhealth #buddhism (?) #alexithymia (?)

Empathy Problem: too much #empathy might cause one to get too caught up in feelings, leading to unhealthy relationships, where a person's feelings control everything.

Misusing Empathy: People can use empathy to trick others, so when #feelings become more important than truth, the most sensitive people can end up controlling everything.

Scripture: The Bible says to "weep with those who weep,” but strong feelings can lead people in the wrong direction.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Who here feels like they are subjectively too NICE? Or that it might be better for themselves to be less NICE? 🙂

(This question focuses on your personal feelings, not the impact on the world)