Ranae;
Here's a link to a really useful peice of information, posted by MG; Many of us are Highly Sensitive People. Knowing that helps begin the process to overcome the ultra sensitivity.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...eople-hsp.html (Highly Sensitive People (HSP))
And here's some information I just found. I hope it helps. We CAN build our resilience to deal more effectively with life's stressors.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...esilience.html (Building resilience)
I wish you well...
Shalom!