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Unable to understand myself
I behave differently with different people. I am happy with some, normal with others and upset & aggressive in front of few. Amidst all this, I don't understand who I really am?? Yesterday I got irritated on a small thing with my mother. And she said that I am emotionless. I felt heart broken to hear that. I asked my boyfriend that is it true? And he said no, it's not true, I have emotions. Different people have different opinions about me. After listening to my mom's words, I gave this a thought, and realised that she was not wrong. There have been instances where I was not emotional about others' issues. But I never used to be that kind of a girl. In Fact, I feel bad even for an animal if he is getting hurt. So, being emotional about humans should come naturally to me.. That's what I think. I don't know my own self.. Am I really that bad??How can I discover my real self??
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Having different emotions towards different people and according to the circumstances is quite normal. If the problem is in feeling emotionless or having been told by others so, then the question needs to be asked to oneself why the other person thinks so. Is it a misperception by the other or an inability of oneself to express emotions appropriately. Lack or inadequacy in expression of emotions may bring about serious problems in relationships thereby leading to personal distress. One needs to be aware of the other's perception and change one's own behaviour accordingly in order to communicate what one feels. For example, remaining mum may be one's way of expression of grief to the loss of a loved one while the others may expect the person to cry to be the appropriate emotional response. It may just be sufficient to verbalise your feelings so that others will understand that you're experiencing the pain of separation.
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You should consult a Psychiatrist or a Psychologist to understand the intricacies of communication and relationships.
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Hello dear We experience different emotions with different individuals based on our perception about them and our thoughts and feelings. However, anger or irritation on small issues can be due to some mental stress that is bothering you. Try deep breathing exercises and meditation to relax your mind. Share your feelings with your family.Try consulting a clinical psychologist for better management of the symptoms.
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discuss with your family, spend time with them, meditate,
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