5 Signs You're an Emotional Sponge, NOT HSP
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Date: 2023-09-21
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TwillightTails360
Thank you for making this video. When I saw this, I instantly clicked it. However, I'm still confused on what I can be and what I'm more similar too. Psych2Go, if you don't mind, when you have sometime and you take suggestions for videos (if you don't that's perfectly okay, could you make videos explaining the autism spectrum, emotional sponges, and HSPs? I thought of myself as a HSP before, but I've never heard of emotional sponges, so I'd like more help with the topics. I also thought of autism, but I'm not sure about that either (I wasn't diagnosed earlier in life, so idk) Or is it that I'm an odd blend of traits (If that exists) Either way, I'm still trying to figure out and learn more about myself. If you do make some videos about them, I'd highly appreciate it. Thanks for spreading awareness about mental health, you've been helping me out a lot and helping me learn.
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Thank you for making this video. When I saw this, I instantly clicked it. However, I'm still confused on what I can be and what I'm more similar too. Psych2Go, if you don't mind, when you have sometime and you take suggestions for videos (if you don't that's perfectly okay, could you make videos explaining the autism spectrum, emotional sponges, and HSPs? I thought of myself as a HSP before, but I've never heard of emotional sponges, so I'd like more help with the topics. I also thought of autism, but I'm not sure about that either (I wasn't diagnosed earlier in life, so idk) Or is it that I'm an odd blend of traits (If that exists) Either way, I'm still trying to figure out and learn more about myself. If you do make some videos about them, I'd highly appreciate it. Thanks for spreading awareness about mental health, you've been helping me out a lot and helping me learn.
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Moraenil
Wow, this is so difficult to keep up with that there's just no keeping track of what's what. HSP or sponge is the video, yet you also mention empaths, don't specify altruistic or empathy between the sides, don't give any indication of what's what and say it all in the most confusing way possible. blah blah hsp blah blah sponge blah blah empath blah blah blah latter is blah blah my brain: latter? what was the latter? huh? . Really doesn't help talking almost as fast as an auctioneer so everything goes in one ear and out the other with maybe a few words pausing in the head, and slowing down the video just makes it super creepy and nightmare inducing.
Slow down, be clear and concise, have graphics and words on screen that actually help to keep track of what's what. Please.
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Wow, this is so difficult to keep up with that there's just no keeping track of what's what. HSP or sponge is the video, yet you also mention empaths, don't specify altruistic or empathy between the sides, don't give any indication of what's what and say it all in the most confusing way possible. blah blah hsp blah blah sponge blah blah empath blah blah blah latter is blah blah my brain: latter? what was the latter? huh? . Really doesn't help talking almost as fast as an auctioneer so everything goes in one ear and out the other with maybe a few words pausing in the head, and slowing down the video just makes it super creepy and nightmare inducing.
Slow down, be clear and concise, have graphics and words on screen that actually help to keep track of what's what. Please.
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Mumof5stilaliv
Much of this rings true. Also true that even in childhood I knew - everyone knew/knows - that sounds, smells, and lights get to me. I ve always thought it was like my reception was turned way up high. More recently as I reflect back on the past couple of years and all the trauma and nonstop stress, I realized that all of my little quirks are magnified such that they are problematic. My senses are so cranked up it is difficult to move through the day, and ADHD symptoms are unmanageable. And, now there s a new sensitivity to people. On one hand I m a human lie detector, on the other I ve become a self-isolating sponge because humans are exhausting.
Perhaps it s not either/or.
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Much of this rings true. Also true that even in childhood I knew - everyone knew/knows - that sounds, smells, and lights get to me. I ve always thought it was like my reception was turned way up high. More recently as I reflect back on the past couple of years and all the trauma and nonstop stress, I realized that all of my little quirks are magnified such that they are problematic. My senses are so cranked up it is difficult to move through the day, and ADHD symptoms are unmanageable. And, now there s a new sensitivity to people. On one hand I m a human lie detector, on the other I ve become a self-isolating sponge because humans are exhausting.
Perhaps it s not either/or.
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Artsy
no joke, i started out watching this video going haha, maybe this is why my emotions have been awful lately lol as a JOKE (or half joke anyway. but i. actually do all the stuff in this video. wow; something to bring up with my therapist next time.
(on a positive note though! while i have had that bad habit of bottling emotions for many years, ive slowly been trying to work my way out of it! which is good: D)
ANYWAYS thank you psych2go i learned smt new about myself today (330am; . take care i hope youre all well!
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no joke, i started out watching this video going haha, maybe this is why my emotions have been awful lately lol as a JOKE (or half joke anyway. but i. actually do all the stuff in this video. wow; something to bring up with my therapist next time.
(on a positive note though! while i have had that bad habit of bottling emotions for many years, ive slowly been trying to work my way out of it! which is good: D)
ANYWAYS thank you psych2go i learned smt new about myself today (330am; . take care i hope youre all well!
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Sean
I've been an emotional sponge to others for the past few days. I don't mind listening to other people's problems and fears or holding them in my arms, but when it's the same cry-me-a-river problems over and over again and they don't do anything to fix them, they need to go. I'm reminded of and listen to Pink Floyd's The Wall whenever I feel emotionally drained and empty. Thank you for your intelligent and insightful videos. They help a lot. I hope you are well.
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I've been an emotional sponge to others for the past few days. I don't mind listening to other people's problems and fears or holding them in my arms, but when it's the same cry-me-a-river problems over and over again and they don't do anything to fix them, they need to go. I'm reminded of and listen to Pink Floyd's The Wall whenever I feel emotionally drained and empty. Thank you for your intelligent and insightful videos. They help a lot. I hope you are well.
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Rubeded
Watching your videos makes me think of how complex people are, I always connect to 2 or 3 things in a lot of videos, its probably the same for everyone else. So we are not just something, we are like, 70-80% of x and a bit of y, thats a big percentage because you tend to do things that correlate with the others, thats why personality types exist, there are always exceptions but also patterns.
idk a cool thought
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Watching your videos makes me think of how complex people are, I always connect to 2 or 3 things in a lot of videos, its probably the same for everyone else. So we are not just something, we are like, 70-80% of x and a bit of y, thats a big percentage because you tend to do things that correlate with the others, thats why personality types exist, there are always exceptions but also patterns.
idk a cool thought
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Kjirsten
I always thought HSP was lacking in describing me. Wow, yes I literally take everything on. I feel everything of everyone and it s so heavy and draining. And yes, when it s negative it is so awful. That s why I stopped watching the news. I always feel things too much, I never know how to feel with my own thoughts and stuff. I always bottle up everything. I do have physical sensations from bottling everything up.
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I always thought HSP was lacking in describing me. Wow, yes I literally take everything on. I feel everything of everyone and it s so heavy and draining. And yes, when it s negative it is so awful. That s why I stopped watching the news. I always feel things too much, I never know how to feel with my own thoughts and stuff. I always bottle up everything. I do have physical sensations from bottling everything up.
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chrisRedwolf
So i m a emotional Sponge.
I already kind of known that i just didn t know it was a real thing.
I noticed it when i started watching Vtubers. So on my own i only go through negative emotions, But when she ( the Vtuber ) was on the tv, my emotions would run a similar if not the same pattern as her just not as extreme.
That s also why the Anime Oshi No Ko hit me so hard.
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So i m a emotional Sponge.
I already kind of known that i just didn t know it was a real thing.
I noticed it when i started watching Vtubers. So on my own i only go through negative emotions, But when she ( the Vtuber ) was on the tv, my emotions would run a similar if not the same pattern as her just not as extreme.
That s also why the Anime Oshi No Ko hit me so hard.
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Little
Hi Psych2go, I just wanted to let you know that although I know these videos are not a substitute for therapy or help, they did help me when I was younger. It put a perspective on things so I could take a step back, breathe and reassess what I was going through. So thank you, truly.
(I say younger but it was like 5 years ago or so, but still. I've come a long way since)
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Hi Psych2go, I just wanted to let you know that although I know these videos are not a substitute for therapy or help, they did help me when I was younger. It put a perspective on things so I could take a step back, breathe and reassess what I was going through. So thank you, truly.
(I say younger but it was like 5 years ago or so, but still. I've come a long way since)
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The
This vedio reminds me that, i always feel like i am just a vault. Keeping everyone going and sometimes it feel like u can drown. I am now finally on my own journey to improve for myself and know i need to take care of myself. These vedios do help alot.
Wish it didnt hurt so much, kinda already gotten bald spots and white hair due to stress at such a young age.
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This vedio reminds me that, i always feel like i am just a vault. Keeping everyone going and sometimes it feel like u can drown. I am now finally on my own journey to improve for myself and know i need to take care of myself. These vedios do help alot.
Wish it didnt hurt so much, kinda already gotten bald spots and white hair due to stress at such a young age.
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Marvel
i am everything wrong with a person. emotional sponge, childhood trauma, trapped in an abusive home. im a slave to my family without my needs being met. i have the mind of a child yet im 19 and being treated like a worker with no escape. i fell under the temtation of cigerates and smoked one knowing i have bad lungs but i want it again
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i am everything wrong with a person. emotional sponge, childhood trauma, trapped in an abusive home. im a slave to my family without my needs being met. i have the mind of a child yet im 19 and being treated like a worker with no escape. i fell under the temtation of cigerates and smoked one knowing i have bad lungs but i want it again
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piginasuit
I often feel empty or bored but when watching a show or talking to people I tend to steal there emotions replicating them on to me just to feel something. it doesn't help that I'm a social chameleon I just kinda blend it matching the mood of the room if I really wanted I could blend in with any crowd even if I disagree
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I often feel empty or bored but when watching a show or talking to people I tend to steal there emotions replicating them on to me just to feel something. it doesn't help that I'm a social chameleon I just kinda blend it matching the mood of the room if I really wanted I could blend in with any crowd even if I disagree
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Deadly
Timestamps
1. You're the emotional caretaker 0: 46
2. But you have difficulty handling your own emotions 1: 07
3. You feel drained by others but lost by yourself 1: 32
4. Negative news severely affects you 1: 57
5. You have unexplained symptoms 2: 25
Hope this helps you out. Hope you have a nice day.
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Timestamps
1. You're the emotional caretaker 0: 46
2. But you have difficulty handling your own emotions 1: 07
3. You feel drained by others but lost by yourself 1: 32
4. Negative news severely affects you 1: 57
5. You have unexplained symptoms 2: 25
Hope this helps you out. Hope you have a nice day.
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education
Hmm, can i say im an emotional sponge? I think that im more of an emotional toy, i dont feel bad, actually, i dont feel anything lol
I just want to make other ppl stop suffering as best as i can
Although
Idk if im still an emotional sponge, i dont remember when i had a negative conversation
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Hmm, can i say im an emotional sponge? I think that im more of an emotional toy, i dont feel bad, actually, i dont feel anything lol
I just want to make other ppl stop suffering as best as i can
Although
Idk if im still an emotional sponge, i dont remember when i had a negative conversation
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RrAaIKiMi
TYSM! i relate to some and i m planning to teach out for help and tysm for encouraging me to learn more abt psychology: . And if u don t mind, can u make a vid abt being too naive or being called too nice or hating being nice? I m srry if ur too busy!
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TYSM! i relate to some and i m planning to teach out for help and tysm for encouraging me to learn more abt psychology: . And if u don t mind, can u make a vid abt being too naive or being called too nice or hating being nice? I m srry if ur too busy!
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Blueblurbabe
Stars above do I feel this one. I've known I'm a sponge for a while, my therapist actually said emotional tofu lol, but do you guys have any advice on how to take care of yourself as a sponge? Or how to turn it on and off?
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Stars above do I feel this one. I've known I'm a sponge for a while, my therapist actually said emotional tofu lol, but do you guys have any advice on how to take care of yourself as a sponge? Or how to turn it on and off?
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Almighty
I ve never heard of compassion fatigue before could y all do a topic covering it hope you all are doing well. always remember you matter and you were put on this earth to accomplish great things and dreams.
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I ve never heard of compassion fatigue before could y all do a topic covering it hope you all are doing well. always remember you matter and you were put on this earth to accomplish great things and dreams.
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Potato
Can someone be an emotional Sponge and HSP?
Because I have been diagnosed as an HSP in early childhood up until now
But I relate to all of these too
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Can someone be an emotional Sponge and HSP?
Because I have been diagnosed as an HSP in early childhood up until now
But I relate to all of these too
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The
I can't really relate to this, but I understand how this could be a real struggle for some people. I hope this has some positive effect for those people.
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I can't really relate to this, but I understand how this could be a real struggle for some people. I hope this has some positive effect for those people.
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Asifa
Hey psych2go! Are you okay? I see your efforts to make sure everyone is doing good but I rarely see people asking about you. Hope you're healthy too
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Hey psych2go! Are you okay? I see your efforts to make sure everyone is doing good but I rarely see people asking about you. Hope you're healthy too
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