i think it comes from the depression, anxiety, loneliness, and stress. when one is on edge its easy to be very sensitive. and these types of problems arent understood and tolerated by the masses as physical illnesses are. are you very emotional as well? that too, seems to come with severe depression and anxiety. i have a terrible time with my emotions.

do the best you can, treat pple like youd like to be treated, thats about the most any of us can do. i hope the new year treats you well.

I wish I had the answer. I am the same way. If someone says something negative it comes down on me like a ton of bricks. Sometimes I think ppl say "you're too sensitive" to justify the fact that what they just did or said when it was really just plain mean.

I can tell that I try to think of my sensitivity as a good thing. I don't know what your faith or beliefs are, but during Chistmas I found myself thinking about what I would have to offer as a gift, like the Wise Men to Jesus. I think sensitivity would be a pretty good gift, don't you?

You're probably a sensitive person. You are probably also a caring person as well. Feelings can get hurt very easily when we care sometimes too much. It depends upon the person, to whom they're talking and the subject matter as well.

I find sometimes when i get hurt by what people say or do, it is my desire to be understood or accepted for who I am.

I am a sensative guy... I choose to allow that to be part of me... I like it, but dealing with the pain. Well thats the worst part, but Like its part of life so....

You,like many others, have been blessed with a heart of compassion and empathy. I pray for protection for all of you from those who are insensitive and have no mercy or consideration. As I must acknowledge that I AM the latter, I pray that I can consider others' feelings above mine own.