Losing, in a curious way, is winning.

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I am a sensative person and pick up emotions easily (maybe I'm part Betazoid! so needing time & space for focusing on me meant not being as involved here for a bit.

Nope, you're not Betazoid, Deanna Troi, lol, I'm betting you are a "Highly Sensitive Person". There's a book by Elaine Aron, & she has a website too.

OMG... this sounds so much like me & mydaughter. I am ordering from Amazon today!! thank you so much.

I'm not sure sensitive is the best word, I think it's more "awareness of subtle changes in people's energy & emotions".

much better explanation!!

When you're in a crowded restaurant, are you aware of the couple way across the room that is having an argument ?

yep and the drama in the kitchen and the lovers in the corner and etc. etc.

When someone walks into the room, can you just tell their mood ? Are you very empathic & perceptive? Do you just know when someone is upset, even if they deny it?

yep, yep, yep

When I explained this concept to D, she instantly caught on to it, & realized her friend isn't "wired" the same way. This information has saved their friendship. Her friend just can't help it, she's not "in tune" like we are.

I am hoping to get my D to read pieces of the book to help her understand herself better as well.

It also helps me to realize why I get over stimulated in large crowds, or too much house noise, & H is oblivious to the kids noise.

This is not me so much, but is my D. I love to people watch. I can tolerate a lot of 'chaos', must be the teacher in me? Being sensitive is good in a teaching situation because i can tell pretty good with minimal body language which students are 'stuck', which ones 'have got it' and which ones are apathetic!


Thanks for all the good ideas & thoughts!
Glad you're home safely.
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