How does an emotionally sensitive person deal with stress?

I’m emotionally sensitive which means I feel everything and I can easily pick up on people’s stress today or anxiety. It’s so draining to the point that I try not to have long conversations with people in case I get triggered by their emotions or stories This lockdown has been extra stressful because there’s fear everywhere on social media etc. Sometimes it gives me anxiety if I focus too much on it. Can anyone give me some advice on how to get through this time being highly sensitive??? I know about not watching too much news etc. I need to know what I can do personally to keep my mind healthy and balanced

I’m also emotionally sensitive I pick up on everyone’s emotions easily. What helps me is to always have some time by myself because people can be so draining.

I recently started using a journal and I just write and write and write!! Anything that is triggering me, I write. Sometimes when I don’t have the courage to face someone, I just write down what I anted to say to them and yoh it works. Makes me feel so much calm and peace afterwards. Has anyone else done this before?

Mother Teresa it’s difficult to get time to myself where I’m staying but I do go sit outside for maybe 45 minutes and just sit on my phone or just chill. It helps. Toby92 I used to write poetry when I was younger to express myself but I stopped. I’m thinking of getting back into it.

Wow yes please try get back into it

If you used to write poetry i would suggest you get back to it so that your mind would be kept busy by something you actually enjoy doing this helps you get away from being triggered by other people's stories

I write. Tear it up or burn it. I don't want people to read it

I wish I loved writing *crying face*

Update: I’ve started writing again. It’s been going good. I was actually surprised at things that were coming up yes @Sharon_R it has kept me busy, I make time for it and it can take me 2-3 days to finish one poem. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] I see what you mean but I think I’ll keep these ones so that at least 5 years from now I can track my development or just see how far I’ve come. Lol @Mother_Terrsa I’m sure you have other things you are gifted with doing

Thank you for the support guys, really appreciate it

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