Are we responsible for others feelings?

We are not responsible for the feelings of others (although we are responsible to them), and we cannot, nor do we, cause those feelings to emerge. Unless we do something intentionally hurtful to another person, the feelings that they experience are those that they have created for themselves.

What is a hyperactive sense of responsibility?

Also known as an inflated sense of responsibility, hyper-responsibility is when you feel that you have more control over the world than you actually do. You might feel responsible for things that you can’t realistically control, including how other people behave and feel, natural disasters, accidents, and more.

Do you feel responsible for other people’s emotions?

Part of feeling responsible for other’s emotions is seeking self-worth from people. If you weren’t getting any self-worth from them, you wouldn’t be negatively impacted by guilt, feeling selfish if you don’t help, or their attempt to control you.

Why do I feel responsible for other people’s happiness?

This causes more anxiety. And so the cycle goes. Feeling solely responsible for the happiness of others, no matter how well-intended, causes anxiety. Feeling responsible for others’ happiness is a complex relationship of interrelated thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

What happens when you take responsibility for everyone and everything?

When you take responsibility for everyone and everything, wittingly or unwittingly, you throw yourself into a cycle of anxiety, stress, and sometimes depression as well. You feel it’s your fault when other people feel bad.

Is it bad to not take responsibility for someone’s happiness?

Not taking responsibility for someone’s happiness is much different that not caring about others’ feelings, thoughts, etc. With the first one, you have empathy and are kind to those in your life, but you know that you can’t make them happy at their core. Each person is responsible for his/her inner contentment and happiness.