Why you’re an emotional sponge and 5 ways to Stop It

Do you seem to take on other people’s emotions and then have trouble managing them? In this video I answer a viewer question and discuss two reason you can be an emotional sponge: 1. Having low emotional intelligence 2. Being a people pleaser or wanting to save people I also discuss 5 ways to stop being an emotional sponge. 1. Increase your self-awareness. You can get help identifying your true emotions with emotions cards that you can download from http://markspsychiatry.com/emotional-sponge 2. Identify the origin of your emotions 3. Learn to manage your emotions so they don’t overwhelm you 4. Establish clear boundaries between yourself and others 5. Understand what’s behind your need to save people Videos referenced in this video How to Manage Your Emotions https://youtu.be/puoddnGTAJk How to Challenge Your Distorted Thoughts https://youtu.be/hT3c4VDTLLo Want to know more about mental health and self-improvement? On this channel I discuss topics such as bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), relationships and personal development/self-improvement. I upload weekly. If you don’t want to miss a video, click here to subscribe. https://goo.gl/DFfT33 Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these videos can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor.

By: Dr. Tracey Marks
Title: Why you’re an emotional sponge and 5 ways to Stop It
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