Why Does Everything Seem to Upset You So Much?

  “Why does everything seem to upset me so much?”, “Why do I worry about everything and get so easily hurt?  If these are the kinds of things you find yourself saying, some people will probably say that you’re too thin-skinned and that you just exaggerate everything that happens to you. However, in reality, behind your constant discomfort and sensitivity, there’s a psychological reality that you’re neglecting. Maybe you’re suffering from stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. Indeed, stress increases your susceptibility to negative feelings and anxiety can turn any molehill into a mountain. However, there are deeper and more interesting…