Weeping P = participant number Table 5. Themes about relating to others Theme Sub-themes Typical statements Interpersonal Interpersonal sensitivity as 57. “I’m very sensitive to other people’s feelings, and I have a lot of empathy.” (P6) sensitivity positive Interpersonal sensitivity as 58. “I’m going back to what I said about being sensitive to people, I just wish I didn’t negative do that, I just wish I didn’t understand it so well. Because sometimes, you just don’t want to know...” (P2) 59. “I remember when I was younger…I was very susceptible to other people’s emotions…I think having a fairly volatile home-life makes you that way. You’re consciously looking out for stuff.” (P4) Caring for and 60. “I’ve never had no-one look after me, I’ve always looked after other people….but supporting others it’s not like that now.” (P3) 61. “I think I have this thing where...in work...most people will come to me...I’m like an agony aunt. Which is ironic…” (P7) Fear of burdening 62. “I don’t want to burden anybody else with it…I don’t want to burden anybody else others with what I’ve been feeling.” (P3) 63. “I tend to refuse people’s help, I tend to not want to take anything.” (P2) P = participant number
Weeping P = participant number Table 5. Themes about relating to others Theme Sub-themes Typical statements Interpersonal sensitivity Interpersonal sensitivity as positive Interpersonal sensitivity as negative 57. “I’m very sensitive to other people’s feelings, and I have a lot of empathy.” (P6) 58. “I’m going back to what I said about being sensitive to people, I just wish I didn’t do that, I just wish I didn’t understand it so well. Because sometimes, you just don’t want to know...” (P2) 59. “I remember when I was younger…I was very susceptible to other people’s emotions…I think having a fairly volatile home-life makes you that way. You’re consciously looking out for stuff.” (P4) Caring for and supporting others 60. “I’ve never had no-one look after me, I’ve always looked after other people….but it’s not like that now.” (P3) 61. “I think I have this thing where...in work...most people will come to me...I’m like an agony aunt. Which is ironic…” (P7) Fear of burdening others 62. “I don’t want to burden anybody else with it…I don’t want to burden anybody else with what I’ve been feeling.” (P3) 63. “I tend to refuse people’s help, I tend to not want to take anything.” (P2) P = participant number
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