5 Signs You're an Emotional Sponge, NOT HSP

Are you wondering why you attract emotionally intense people? That could be because you are an emotional sponge. You easily absorb the emotions of others, but you also attract them too. In this video, we will talk about what being an emotional sponge is and how it is also different from being an HSP.

Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Editor: Morgan Swift
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Animator: Sarimopi (IG: sarimopi)
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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[Miniredpool]

I’ve just watched a frick ton of you’re depression videos and I just want to keep it blunt .
Thank you so much . I don’t think you guys know just how many people like us you have helped by making these videos .

[whitebirchtarot]

“You feel drained by others, but lost by yourself.“ Yep, that says it all. Thank you for this.

[asifakhatoon]

Hey psych2go!! Are you okay? I see your efforts to make sure everyone is doing good but I rarely see people asking about you. Hope you're healthy too❤

[nickthepick]

I am struggling with issues lately regarding family, moving out, and how to deal with their narcissism. This channel is really helping me. Thank you.

[iamnekrtic]

"Kinda like being overstimulated all at one time and being uncomfortable when you're not." Wow that one hit me!

[Aan]

Timestamps
1). You're the emotional caretaker 0:46
2). But you have difficulty handling your own emotions 1:07
3). You feel drained by others but lost by yourself 1:32
4). Negative news severely affects you 1:57
5). You have unexplained symptoms 2:25

Hope this helps you out. Hope you have a nice day. 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[NarcSurvivor]

A good sign is that when you’re alone the sensitivity subsides.

[GodammitNappa]

Definitely something I'll be talking to my therapist about next session. Just....felt so right on

[ambergerbuns]

Much of this rings true. Also true that even in childhood I knew - everyone knew/knows - that sounds, smells, and lights “get to me”. I’ve always thought it was like my reception was turned way up high. More recently as I reflect back on the past couple of years and all the trauma and nonstop stress, I realized that all of my little ‘quirks’ are magnified such that they are problematic. My senses are so cranked up it is difficult to move through the day, and ADHD symptoms are unmanageable. And, now there’s a new sensitivity to people. On one hand I’m a human lie detector, on the other I’ve become a self-isolating sponge because humans are exhausting.
Perhaps it’s not either/or.

[heatherwright]

Wow, compassion fatigue? I didn't know that was a thing, but I am definitely experiencing that right now!

[thecorrupted]

This vedio reminds me that, i always feel like i am just a vault. Keeping everyone going and sometimes it feel like u can drown. I am now finally on my own journey to improve for myself and know i need to take care of myself. These vedios do help alot.
Wish it didnt hurt so much, kinda already gotten bald spots and white hair due to stress at such a young age.

[prajnasarkar]

Yes I am really an emotional sponge 🙂 and I spent my entire childhood suffering from this and still do. Especially the last point rings true for me. I am going through really unexpected symptoms. Which I realize is not right for me. So I am trying hard to get out of them. I don't really know how I went from caring to being an emotional sponge 😞😞
Thanks a lot 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡2𝐆𝐨 ♥︎♥︎ your contents really help a lot to me!!
𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠!!! (◠‿◠)♡

[Yourlibrarian]

Dang. I don’t think I knew how much I really needed that pep talk right before the ad. Thank you.

[abigailselvaraj]

All this signs really speaks me I realise why I feel so different when it comes to others problems..my friend is going through a lot recently and I feel all these physical unexplainable symptoms really..
Thanks a lot psyc2go for making these videos ❤️
Hope everyone who is struggling trying to keep up their heads above waters find happiness and peace in their life❤️

[chrisredwolf]

So i’m a emotional Sponge.
I already kind of known that i just didn’t know it was a real thing.
I noticed it when i started watching Vtubers. So on my own i only go through negative emotions, But when she ( the Vtuber ) was on the tv, my emotions would run a similar if not the same pattern as her just not as extreme.
That’s also why the Anime Oshi No Ko hit me so hard.

[ceciliahorning]

Oh my GOSH!! This pinpointed everything I'm going through. This helps a lot, I can now understand and face the things I need to work on. Thank you so much!💖

[clairdelune]

🌱I was and learning slowly to let go 💛

[Frofelfel]

Emotional sponge or also known as human public toilet with automated flush (HPT)

[feasogachsionnach]

This video had helped me out a fair bit. I've a friend who suffers from BPD and he's a lovely guy, but his episodes can be overwhelming and at times, it feels like I'm the only one who listens. That's not true of course, but seeing other people cop out and not help really drove my frustration up.

He's getting the help he needs at least, though I think I could use a bit of help as well at some point.

[savithria]

Hey Psyctgo the first time I saw your Chanel I just new you a really helpful Chanel❤.