Am I overwhelmed by energy around me?

Question

All of my life I have had little isolated incidents of predicting,dreaming,envisioning things which were going to happen to people or pets. Naturally I kept it to myself.

Now I go into depressed states and have very little contact with people. I have antidepressants and they make me "Numb" to everything. I wasn't like this until 4 years ago after I retired from nursing.

Sometimes I wonder if there was or is the possibility that I have picked up on too much energy and it has overwhelmed me to the point of depression? I stay very low key and out of daily social excursions. I have grown very distrustful of people and there are only two I trust and only on a medium level. I am very very close to my cats and dog.

What could this be and where can I get assistance with this?

Answer 1

well you have phsycic abilities then, but i dont think this is the problem, its probally because of the fact that nursing was a very time consuming career, in which kept you active, and for whatever reason when you quit, it would make you feel down and out because your body is used to being 24/7 active and it still producing at the "nurse work" level of energy, your best bet is to force yourself out of that shell and go find something to do

Answer 2

Since you're a nurse..I'm sure you know all the physical or psychological things that might be wrong with you. As for the spiritual/paranormal things..they can drain you...esp. if you don't have anyone to share them with and guide you. Your body went through a lot of changes..I'm sure...when you left your nursing job..with the big change of pace. I don't know how old you are...I'm assuming that you're a female...so you could be going through the change of life. I'm close to my dogs and cats too.  Try to get plenty of sleep..take Omega 3 (I'm sure you know about Omega 3) ..volunteer at a place that won't stress you out. Nervous breakdowns might not be acknowledged by drs. anymore..but believe me..they still happen. Try to get some medication that helps you not think so much. Try not to pay too much attention to the paranormal things that happen to you. You don't need to try to play God. I think it's kinda like tuning into a tv show or movie. You're just kinda "watching"...There's really not much you can do to change things. Good Luck  I kinda know how you feel..I think.

Answer 3

There is no such thing as "paranormal energy." Get over it, it's bad science.

Answer 4

If you want to get into mystical thinking, then sure, "too much energy" or a million other explanations can be offered and they all would have the same validity.

But if you're looking for a scientific answer (in other words, an answer that can be supported by actual knowledge), there isn't any such thing as "picking up on to much energy" per se. Psychologically speaking, however (and I am not a psychiatrist), there certainly is such a thing as getting depressed and it has natural causes and natural remedies. It is not paranormal or related to any psychic kind of "energy".

I would recommend first consulting with your doctor, and he/she might refer you to a psychiatrist or counselor who can help diagnose what's happening and suggest a course of action.

Answer 5

i feel your pain about people being "needy".  it's just most people have insecurities about themselves.  my mom always told me that you will have many aquaintances in life but very few real friends.  you just have to feel happy with yourself and put your trust in God that He will take care of you

Answer 6

I think you've answered your own question...

1.) You know where it's stemming from (ailing humans).

Visual meditation is what can help you to overcome the immense burden you carry on from other people. Stress management is the key to help you achieve the relaxation you need in your daily life. You can take courses on how to manage stress and on how to meditate, but the best and quickest way to do this is when you feel overwhelmed, imagine the burden and pain of others being washed off you and taken back into the earth for rejuvenation. You can also imagine yourself throwing the pain and burdens towards the sun for cleansing.

Answer 7

I can relate to you. People or stupid and superficial. The reason you love your animals is they won't lie to you and they love you unconditionally. As far as the numbness goes you should know you might need to get a different prescription for the depression. As far as the visions I believe in that kind of thing you have a gift. Good luck.

Answer 8

I think you got burned out with the publics bullsh!t, and learned the art of reading body language and facial profiling.

I work in a negative atmosphere too at times, and when I come home I drive in absolute silence.

I think you need a vacation. Book a cruise. Get a massage.

Go to some beach, lay out in the sun, drink a margarita, and make fun of the old leather looking men wearing speedos.

Don't let that negative energy get to you.

If you enjoy your pets, why not volunteer at an animal shelter.

Or better yet, put your nursing skills to work as a vet tech.

Answer 9

The only antidepressant that didn't make me numb (I've tried a lot) is Welbutrin (the first one that came out) feeling numb only makes you feel more depressed.

   Taking in others energy (positive and negative) has a way of making you tired, like a bad hangover, and when I personally get premonitions I need a lot more sleep, not to mention that your a natural caretaker, and all that does wear you out, especially if you don't have energy boundaries. When dealing with energy, and people, you don't have to always give and give, it is ok to take too, and take the postiive, and make the negative leave you alone, who needs it ? I personally don't have time for negative in my life anymore, I have enough things to deal with in my own life, including my own negativity in my own brain, lol.

  Just being a nurse can leave you feeling used, and being in that negative environment for all those years, all I can say is you must be one tough cookie, and all that hardness and toughness you built up, it's time to start letting it all go, I know how hard that is to do, just do it slowly. Everything takes time.

  Feeling needed has it's own energy, and now that your retired, I would suggest you take that energy and start giving to yourself. You should go out, and have some fun, laugh, enjoy life, you'll feel better in time, time heals.

Answer 10

Are you overwhelmed by energy?  You aren't a battery.  You aren't a generator.  You *could* have a buildup of static charge, but that is released pretty frequently.  Perhaps you should use a different word to express your feeling of disillusionment, dejection, depression or whatever it is that's bothering you.  Using the word "energy" makes it seem like you are trying to portray yourself as a passive victim here, as if energy is clinging to you.

What's far more likely is that you are just unhappy or dissatisfied with where your life is at the time being.  I am not a professional therapist or physician, but it sounds like you're in a bit of a funk.  One way to treat this depression would be to take anti-depressants.  But that's not the only way.  Another approach could be to make some major life changes--exercise more, get a hobby, volunteer, meet people, travel, spend some money on yourself, etc.

Answer 11

You could very possibly have a chemical imbalance that is causing your depression, and you should see a doctor to have that checked.  But, even with a physical malady, the energy in the body can become imbalanced and enhance the problem or cause greater problems.  Balancing the energies in your body can help you both mentally and physically, and there is nothing about it that can hurt you.

If you are drawn in this direction, I would recommend that you look into Yoga or Tai Chi (Quigong).  Both of these practices, with a good teacher, will help you to recognize the energy flows in your body and also help to get the energy in your system flowing more naturally - without the blockages that have developed from years of habits and anxieties.  Not to mention that the activity will likely help you to overcome the overwhelming feelings and work off some of that excess energy that you're feeling.

Regarding the energies that are around you, once you are able to balance the energies in your own body, you will have natural outflows of energy through the base and crown chakras (among others).  Your body will naturally absorb and release energies once you have removed the blockages and resumed a lifestyle that you are more comfortable with.

Being burned out is difficult at any time in your life, and taking a new direction or a new perspective can help to relieve some of the anxiety.  Good luck with your work, and if you have any questions, you are welcome to email me.  I'd be happy to share what I can about these disciplines.