Dealing with sensitive people

She is probably going through a phase. How old is your sister, teens or tweens? I'm sure she'll grow out of it sooner or later, in the meantime, don't let it get to you and chalk it up to childhood/teen development. Try to get your brother to lay off the teasing, too, because he's not helping. Maybe even find a book about teenage self-confidence for her to read? Present it to her as a special gift, between siblings, and maybe include a special pen (her favorite color) so she can make notes in the book. It might help her understand that you appreciate what she's going through.

i'd love to be able to help you,but i can't,i'm the most unsensitive person on earth,i don't do emotions,it makes my life so much easier

Your sister could be going through something traumatic. Maybe it would help if you'll find out what was it. There are sensitive people and we have to respect their sensitivities but up to certain extent only. If it's becomes annoying then there's probably something wrong with her.

Yes, I have a friend like your sister. But we think it should be the psychology disease. And he was better when the psychology was finished.

I know sensitive person like your sister it was my new boyfriend in my life this is the first time i knew and feel that i was the one hurting,i love him care about him want to be with him and do so much thing with him,he same as want me so much as i do but every time we talk will always end it with sad,anger,i dont meant to hurt him with my talk how will i hurt him if i love him so much and every time we get different opinion i always the one close mouth can not say anything.i keep worry that i aam hurting his feeling but i found myself i am the one really hurt of it so the best thing i do is let him to be what he want to be,give him time,freedom and finally i said good bye to him think will be better like that,and about your sister you better give her space too let her know what she have to do grow in herself what ever she is your sister one of family she love you too so she will come to you and ask you aa thing if she want too.

I am a little sensitive to others' attitude to me. I used to caring much about how others treat me, e.g. there was a teacher I liked, if he ignored my question or not be friendly enough, I would feel upset and always think whether I did someting wrong. I communicated such feelings with him, and he was surprised about my feeling, he said he was just busy and didn't notice his attitude hurting me. When I recall this, I feel not such a big deal. After experiencing a lot of times, I realise if I just think the situations in a wrong way. So if you communicate with her your original attitude, she may comprehend her feeling were wrong.

sounds like a teen ager! hopefully she will toughen up. When my teen gets like this, I just dont talk to her. It is cooling down now but the last two years.... whew

I also had this same problem with my elder sister before. There was a time when anything said to her seemed to her as an assault and so she goes amok or just would react violently, so I just kept my distance and waited for her to solve her issues. She came around and things went fine afterward. At that time, the only time to speak to her was wen she was the one initiating the conversation, and the only way to reply is to agree or to make her feel good. Maybe she experiencing an emotional problem that time which led her to such actions.

How old is your sister? As you know teenagers are ultra sensitive because of hormonal changes that they are undergoing. If she's on that stage then that is understandable. Just tell your brother to limit the teasing at this time. Try to find time to talk to your sister as well. Explain to her that sometimes it is getting difficult for you and your family to communicate with her because of her sensitivity. Maybe she is not that aware of her behavior. There are times that we need people to tell or remind us of our behavior, we don't realize them on our own. I think your sister wouldn't mind you telling her that. Just make sure that when you speak to her you are not on the accusing tone. Try be as sweet as possible not to misinterpret you. Goddluck!

It depends how old she is really... i used to be like that, it could also be a sign of much deeper emotional problems, such as depression though, hence teasing may be seen as putting her down.

Oh yes, with the many people I have had to deal with at work, there were quite sensitive ones and I had to adjust my approach to them. I don't think you should just let it go, try to approach her. Talk about something else first and then try to politely open up the discussion. Maybe you can start by saying that you definitely would not like to hurt her feelings but just say how her behaviour affects you too.

It will take a while, but let her grow up a little, see the results. If she doesn't just try to learn from her and get a better conversation about it.

There is some reason to be so sensitive person.Any important loss?Is she indoor person?If I've guessed,you should talk each other about this.Ask her what's going on?Maybe she'll reveal the mainly reason.Oh,and don't let go on this!However she is your sister! Wish you success!