Kristen Bell: "I Feel Like I'm Going To Explode"

[@aimstheotter]

this is the thing about being a highly sensitive empathic person. you feel everything, you feel everyone's everything. so of course we are prone to depression, anxiety and mental health problems. It took me years to figure out that's what was going on for me, I've turned it round and use my empathic powers as a therapist now, but it's a double edged sword. it can be so wonderful to immerse in other people's feelings and be in their journey, but you have to learn 2 important things. 1 how to boundary and 2 how to self care. empaths are amazing.

[@Lenae23]

I used to feel that being this empathic can be a curse. It can be so draining emotionally and physically. Glad Im not the only one that feels this. I sometimes wish I can go back to those days where things were simple.

[@marsyaa]

That makes sense! That is exactly what my therapist said to me : learn to have boundaries and not overflowing the glass.

[@emmajacquet5178]

Amen.

[@Victoriomantic]

I'm a therapist too and I could have written this. Sometimes I feel like I've over-compensated and made my boundaries too strong.

[@katet2065]

@@Victoriomantic WHOA IS THAT A MOOD. I think I've done the exact same thing.

[@masterwill51889]

Wow. She's in tune with herself. Not ashamed of it. She's real. That's so beautiful.

[@NicciEisenhauer]

Isn't she wonderfully articulate about her feelings? What a terrific lady to speak so openly... watch the one where she talks about anxiety and how her Mom taught her to deal with it. A+

[@bennyton2560]

All her therapy must checks out. Good

[@shefchenko111]

"I'm still very grateful for the nothing that's happened to me in my entire life." Can't say it better

[@robins5828]

Absolutely...I had so many difficult things happen in my 20s and I realized that I had been so incredibly lucky to have "nothing" happen to me for almost 20 years.

[@Magnoliasdiary]

She is a Highly Sensitive Person, and know the suffering, God bless her.

[@annette454]

"I'm empathetic to a fault"...she's me.

[@annette454]

***** yes exactly... you get it

[@caitlinkelly8609]

me too and when people tell me you are so ungrateful i think you have no idea how grateful i am! i sob every day for these people it kills me that i can't do enough and the world is so dark now

[@exposive]

Im that also or should i sayed, were once. Before people and the world fucked me over really bad, now i have like 15% love left in my heart, rest is ice.

[@annette454]

robbas - nooooo. don't let em ruin you. we need people like you here on earth.

[@sillythingsme186]

Yup

[@dirtbikersteve]

She seems really sincere. That's nice

[@steph7614]

I completely understand how she feels. I often wonder how we're supposed to process all the awful things that go on in the world. I still don't know. I also can't watch the news often or follow negative things that are happening because I stop being able to function. it's just too overwhelming. At the same time I feel it's important to know what's going on. The world needs empathy but it can be crippling.

[@susans654]

As an empath growing up I thought everyone felt as deeply as I did. As an adult it was confusing and hurt even more to know that so many people don't feel that same way and aren't impacted or overwhelmed by disturbing or sad news the way I am.

[@bennyton2560]

Same here pals. Same

[@staystudious7641]

I think transitioning it into actions is the key. Just feeling deeply doesn't help a lot. Maybe if you try to be better and let empathy guide your actions, it can be wonderful.

[@christopherlewis7115]

Kirsten looks so youthful. She's 36 but looks 25. I really liked how honest, sweet and open she is here.

[@ccm800]

I don't get people who DON'T feel like this regarding other's suffering

[@arraikcruor6407]

Same. Never made sense to me.

[@th-xk7bv]

THANK YOU! I had started to think I was the only one and maybe I was being overly sensitive and too critical of others who don't show much empathy...This comment section is showing me I just really need different people in my life...

[@mariejan2304]

Because you start to carry the load on you and it can wear you done, its great to be empathetic but self care is good too. Like where I stay, I was having a conversation with my friend about how our country was going to become a desert because people were cutting down trees, rain wasn't plentiful that year, my friend told me do not worry honey, the earth finds its way always. She wasn't wrong because after that year we got so much rain that we started missing the sun. As an empathetic I have learnt that sometimes much as I see the pain people go through, I can not carry it. I have to be believe that whatever they are going through at that moment especially If am not able to lend a hand, they will get through it.

[@saludosalsol]

Same I literally can’t comprehend it

[@lauralunaazul]

I dont get it either.

[@tbd]

If she's an empath then she's basically the perfect actress. Which I kind of thought, anyway.

[@zarahp2098]

This woman is just such a ray of light. I am so happy she is out there, being brave enough to be so honest and fragile in the public eye - and making others feel that they have someone they can relate to. Thank you so much, Kristen, for ALL you do.

[@CaliberDawn]

UMMM...she needs to have her own podcast like yesterday!

[@susans654]

"The negative ones sit in my chest and fester." I've felt that hurt too.

[@daniellea.957]

I'm literally crying listening to this interview because I relate to this so much. We need the world to start feeling more.

[@austin78993]

I love how she couches this as both a strength and a weakness. That she couldn't handle what they're going through but she can channel in in performances, be successful, and actually make a difference by being in the limelight and talking about things. Cool to see.

[@kate.2769]

She brought tears to my eyes with her empathy and heart. She's an absolute gift. Her soul is what this world needs to shine a little brighter.

[@purushottam2010]

the conversation here is so amazing that when the concluding music starts, i get extremely pissed...

[@Misscinnabon]

You can listen to the full conversations on souncloud. ☺ idk if kristens interview is there yet.

[@purushottam2010]

Treading down Primrose path Ohh wow Thnx man....

[@WaitingtoHit]

+Purushottam Hari You can vent that frustration through acting.

[@Aster_Risk]

I just love this show. Sam is such a great host. He knows how to just listen to a person, and let the talking just spill out. I especially appreciate that with this particular interview, because I've been a fan of Kristen for a long time.

[@heatherrae4653]

Kristen Bell is a very high level empath. Feeling the emotions of the world is not a task for the faint of heart. Thank you for your service on the planet, girl. You are appreciated for what you came here to naturally do. To just be you. 🙏🏽❤️👑

[@gordongordon98]

Heather Rae indeed!

[@urielbaeza1]

Lol it's called being a water sign, she's a cancer.

[@heatherrae4653]

@@urielbaeza1 that's not necessarily true... I'm an air sign & feel the same. 🙏🏽

[@EduardoSantos-dx9gs]

She's so lovely and so genuine, the world needs more people like her. I just love her more and more

[@angelaweston608]

Eduardo Santos well said!

[@seanharris8419]

She has some of the prettiest eyes of any actress in Hollywood.

[@lipsohlips97]

"Even though, I have felt struggles, because I witnessed so many people that go through so much more I'm still very very grateful for the Nothing that has happened to me"... My life in a nut shell... I have a friend who once spoke up to me saying she felt like she didn't really know me because I never talk about shit I go through. I never realized it was something I do, but my issues have always felt inconsequential to everything she has been through. So, it always seemed idiotic to complain when others were going through sooooo much more. I have also realized though, that you can't compare pain. Just because someone has it worse doesn't mean what your going through doesn't matter.

[@artemis_lena]

It's ok Kristen, I cry over everything too.

[@zeekmz6958]

Milena K

[@dute3272]

this is exactly how I feel every single day. empathetic to a point where it makes me depressed all the time even when my own life is great. I've always liked her, but now more than ever

[@justthatgamergirl1]

How are you now? :)

[@dute3272]

@@justthatgamergirl1 wow, thank you for asking, I had forgotten about this video and comment. And I am happy to tell you that I no longer feel this way, I have learned to accept things I cannot change and do the thing I can - be kind to people in my proximity

[@justthatgamergirl1]

@@dute3272 omg that makes me so happy to hear! Glad you’re doing well, I will try and fall in your footsteps.

[@blindinglight7839]

I’m 19 years old and suffering from anxiety and depression for 2 years now. I really like this interview. Nothing has ever happened to me and yes I have witnessed a lot of people who have gone through so much. I really can’t explain why I feel bad at times. People always saying to me “hey you don’t have any reason to feel this way, there’s people who’s loved ones died” etc etc... I really am grateful nothing bad has happened to me in my life yet. But I really cannot control this, and most of people don’t get it. It’s not something you deal with within a day or a week or a month... it really takes time. Although I am a little better now, I still have panic attacks and really as Kristen said, everything bad is an influence to me and I end up thinking about it a lot like a looot! Thanks for making it a little better for us all Kristen. Just knowing that I’m not the only one in this makes it a little better.

[@j.blendaristeen7585]

Have you tried any relaxation techniques? Like yoga, focusing on your breathing, taking a hot shower or bath, etc.? I once had a therapist recommend that each morning I spend just 5 minutes imagining what I would want my day to be like, what would I like to have for lunch, what kinds of conversations would I like to have, what people would I like to spend time with, etc. It is AMAZING what a huge difference it makes, some people call it "setting your intentions", as you're literally deciding how you want your day to go, and reminding yourself of what that would look like and it will affect the decisions you make and your mood by starting your day off on the right foot. (So, maybe for you, imagining your ideal day would be you seeing yourself relaxed, having fun, enjoying yourself, and having random strangers do kind, loving things for other people... and maybe by thinking about that you're reminded of a heartwarming book or tv show you want to read or watch... and then maybe you start talking about that with someone and realize you have all these fun, positive things in common with that person, and maybe that leads to you setting up a time to go to the animal shelter together and volunteer to take the dogs for a walk... which maybe leads to meeting more people with positive attitudes that can show you examples of random acts of kindness, etc. etc. etc... It's like a domino effect.)

[@LiveTilliDie]

Her empathy to a fault - I think people have learned to turn that off because of the desensitization that comes along with constant exposure of television.

[@ameristar]

This was so beautiful. Thank you Kristen. You just earned a new fan.

[@mercedesrodriguez9991]

This was beautiful, what a brave and gracious woman.

[@gasser5001]

even in black and white, her eyes are amazing

[@ashleyforde9223]

I have finally found someone who I can truly identity myself with...I guess that our only difference is that I have not been able to cope with this over empathy and not I'm mentally broken....

[@lauralunaazul]

:(

[@thomassencindiver]

You and me both Kristen... Like you took the words right out of my mouth.

[@poopsydo8052]

I’ve never heard anyone talk about how the negative things in the world REALLY affects them. I’ve always been like that & never really thought about it like she’s worded it. I feel understood & not so alone. Thanks for being such a good interviewer too ❤️

[@AndrewKendall71]

I sure get that bit about having a hard time labeling myself as someone who suffers when there are so many things people go through that must be worse than me. I love how open and thoughtful this is.

[@ilsagomez-curet3784]

OMG, this is so true. The pain of been too empathetic is freaking real. I feel it even day. Thank you Kristina Bell for explaining ti so eloquently.

[@ItsKimOlson]

Her empathy and ability to put herself in other people's shoes are what make her an amazing actress!

[@April-yy3fg]

Wow, I have never heard anyone else articulate how I feel all of the time. I'm not looking for people to feel sorry for me for being empathetic but sometimes it's a lot to bear. I'm a very privileged person, but I feel depleted all of the time by emotions and experiences of both people I know and people I don't and it's really hard some days.

[@lauralunaazul]

Yes, it is. For me too

[@thebookishkhmerican4303]

Kristen Bell's story is so relatable. I have that hyper-sensitivity and hyper-empathy all the time and sometimes, it's so hard to separate myself from the weight and the problems of the world, but it's a gift as well to be able to understand so many people on so many different levels even though I personally haven't experienced what others have experienced.

[@izzycamoc1289]

It’s ok Kristen, I cried listening to you talk about the athlete boy

[@staceyg4722]

Me too!

[@vickytrue8142]

Omg! I absolutely relate to her feelings, things affect me like if I'm going through it, I can feel the sadness, the pain, the fear, the unavailability to shake it off is so frightening for me.

[@waterandsunshine5968]

i never realized how similar i am to this person. ive literally discussed empathy the exact same way. unbelievable.

[@ternitamas]

the funniest people almost always are very empathetic and have had a rough time in their lives, Ellen comes to my mind. But they find a way to turn that around in a positive way

[@Sashhhka1991]

I get that. I get hyper emotional about everything. Hyper-empathetic.

[@maisie1909]

feels great to read the comments and see how many other sensitive people there are out there like her. be proud, so much better to be sensitive than numb.

[@qazedc3]

Her eyes are so sparkly and captivating. She is totally different irl than her character as Eleanor Shellstrop in The Good Place. Totally relate to the difficulties of being an empath 😢 Honestly when I first had my "empath awakening" I literally shut myself away from everybody. I lost friends and I numbed myself because I didnt understand how to deal with all the overwhelming emotions I was feeling of myself and others and what the separation was even.

[@cindyj9151]

This is me, i feel too much that it hurts. I hear a story of someone passing and i feel it as if i had known them and cant help but cry. Same goes for all the injustice,crime, and natural disaster in the world, it makes me too emotional.

[@bambiwoods8669]

I am SO much like her in how my emotions, empathy, anxiety, and depression are. I carry strangers lives in my soul as if they were my own children and family. It’s painful.

[@SeeYaLove-lh3db]

I totally get it ,most times I'm depressed about outside factors,never thought of it as being empathetic, I see myself as a total sponge I can be up for days about something happening to someone else, its not a great feeling

[@barbarakowalski1345]

Kristen is an empath, 100%, and I empathize completely. That's exactly what it feels like, you're going to explode or be crushed under the weight of the feelings.

[@jennifersantosuosso4479]

I love this interview and this interview series. Brilliant.

[@BOLDANONLINE]

Such a great actress

[@HalfB]

This is how I am so here ability to articulate this hyper empathy is so helpful. I refrain from so much cause i feel so much overwhelming and powerful emotion to just basic news and life. Love her!!

[@camilogomezkeep2324]

Gratefull I stumble upon this interview, becuase I can relate to her so much!

[@davem1212]

One of the greatest people ever on earth that 99pct of us will never get to meet but always wanted to. Dax and Her are made for each other. They will last forever

[@MsRoxypox]

She is so amazing. i have no words XD she seems like such a balanced and awesome person. We need more of her!

[@MsRoxypox]

such a sweet heart

[@Moongirl68]

I just love her. I can really relate to being very empathetic. It’s very difficult to be that way in this crazy world.

[@simonadz1754]

Thanks :D You have no idea how much I needed to hear this

[@aknudsen93]

I love how Kristen Bell talks about how things she sees affect her. I have been a teacher for 19 years, most of which have been in areas of poverty. I love it but it has taken it's toll on me. There is always one or two students that get into my soul and stay there and it's hard. I cry a too and for me it is a good release.

[@Cyber_Sandy]

this video is so well filmed. RLY highlighting Kirsten's intellect. littt

[@nonebusiness4488]

got a girl crush on her first watching her on veronica mars. she will always have a devoted fan base from that show. but she is so funny and so kind. nice person. nice couple

[@suzybrat2945]

Omg, I cry over EVERYTHING too. Being an empath can really suck sometimes. I feel everything and sometimes it's like you're drowning.

[@dftns19]

She has perfect teeth. It's ridiculous.

[@MomoKiid]

+dftns19 like everyother hoolywood actor...$$$$

[@beardown2489]

Out of all that, and your comment is about her teeth?

[@schroedejohn]

Yes she does. I always notice that and it makes her so attractive.

[@insights3140]

So much love for Kristen Bell. I discovered acting in high school and found that same relief and catharsis. Empath survival.

[@TheMsSimone]

Awwwe she’s a beautiful Empath.

[@davidsirmons]

This is the kind of spirit and heart that will allow the forward movement of all humanity. Not presidents and dictators and military powers. Rather, the capacity to care and to want to reach out and uplift one another. We will exist long after those who are predisposed to violence and arrogance have been cut down by their own nature.

[@blessyourheart836]

ugh i just love her.

[@unconditionallymissie8368]

I FEEL you Kristen! I feel the same way! I love you, you’re such a beautiful person! Thank you for sharing yourself with the world!

[@triciastewart8]

I love this so much because I do the same thing I am so emotional to a fault. I cry over everything. Because I feel it so much and no one ever seems to understand it when I try to explain it. So thank you for doing this and admitting it. It makes me feel so much better.

[@andreaandrea6716]

Empathics! We are all becoming either more empathic... or more numb. It is IMPOSSIBLE to flip a switch that then dumps all the negative crap in the world into one's (supposedly safe and nurturing) home and not then feel traumatized ... or go numb. ENOUGH! 200 years ago WE DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PLANET. We are SO overwhelmed at present.The number of people on anti-depressants has quadrupled (blahblahblah). WHEN will we decide that this is CRAZY? ...and say "No." ? Kristin Bell; BEAUTIFUL HEART! Thank you, Sam!

[@EmilyMusic3v3]

2:27 same though. I'm crying right now watching this!

[@jamilyamuksin4500]

I'm always feel same way about stuff. Nice to see someone and understand myself a little bit more :)

[@PenguinRiotChallenge]

3:10 is great. Acting is such a great place to appropriately react and release all you have inside.

[@elizabethhoover4672]

I love her. Simply put. She is lovely.

[@rglucia]

Omg I can relate so much and yes it’s very difficult. Sometimes I wonder if this world isn’t meant to be for people like us. It can be very overwhelming with all happening in the world but at the same time that gives you a different perspective of our own life and we are very grateful for what we have.

[@lauralunaazul]

Yes

[@pnklady3788]

I love her. I'm so glad there's someone else in the world that feels like this... because presently it feels like no-one cares about anyone or anything but themselves and it's devastating to me...

[@Yzjoshuwave]

Oh wow, I just love her. Big heart full of authentic human feelings.

[@sophiapetersen4977]

I am the exact same way. I really despise watching or reading any news whatsoever. Empaths are a certain kind of hard core extremely soft person. What a wonderful beautiful soul.

[@tinadoan3390]

What the hell with the music playing her off at the end - like she talked too long at the oscars or something? It was super awkward and it also messed with the subject matter - she is talking about playing a raped character and its just this happy little ditty in the background making it weird

[@arraikcruor6407]

Agreed. That took me out of it and seemed so off.

[@davidhurtado2725]

It’s a show called “Off-Camera” that has that theme song. The full episodes are on the website but here on KZbin he puts up clips so people can feel interested in subscribing to it. The music is just a music motif.

[@MrsBungle78]

Man, that’s me. I can’t watch the news for the same reason. I actually remember the two main stories that finally made stop watching the news- the first was a German tourist tried to stop a domestic argument in the street & got shot & killed for his trouble...just a good guy being a good person on freakin holiday & he gets murdered ffs! The next was an 11 year old boy who was killed by his own father at cricket practice. There was a history of domestic abuse & mental illness so the mother had tried to get intervention orders etc but the father was granted visitation at sports practice. He cornered his son, struck him in the head & then stabbed him to death. This story haunts me like I was there or something. All I do is imagine how the mother felt & what that poor, sweet boy must’ve thought at that moment. Ugh... I just can’t. I’ve gotta stop cos I’m damn ness right now.

[@zuzanahnatova7213]

Kristen portrays warmth and such inner and external beauty. I feel like everything she explains and the way she words herself is something I can deeply relate and connect with. love you KB!

[@rosiepena8917]

I can relate, I can't watch sad news stories or hear any stories about animals or children being abused. It freaks me out to realize that there are monsters among us who can hurt other living beings like that. I want to believe that people are good and not evil.

[@Yvainne1]

I really, honestly love Kirsten and their relationship with Dax. Seems just like a cliché thing to say, but I honestly take you as my inspiration...as my role model. Thank you for being different and honest and raw and clever and healthy living and respectful and passionate and funny and ...YOU. :-)

[@iwnunn7999]

She extremely empathic. I'm like that. I feel other people's pain, even stranger's.

[@ellep358]

I feel that Kristen I am exactly the same sometimes I break down crying for what is happening in the world

[@ElephantPatronus]

I love her so much. What a wonderful person she is. The world needs more people like Kristen.

[@ayrliawelch7445]

Kristen Bell for president.

[@dj9001]

idiot

[@primmymarquez2228]

I relate so much

[@karenf9698]

Kristen you are such a sweet and sensitive person. You have articulated perfectly what it's like to live in this world as a person who feels everything, whether we want to or not. I always say that I'm empathetic to my own detriment so it's amazing to hear someone else describe the experience so well. I'm a huge fan of you and Dax and also a fellow Michigan girl. Peace!

[@MsMsmak]

These vids are like sitting in a therapist session.

[@mnason15ify]

She's such a real person it's amazing to be able to relate to her

[@larissasanchez7366]

Wow I have always been extremely empathetic and even when I don’t want to. People have told me I’m dramatic. But she truly puts into perspective how I’ve felt for so long

[@meligatuvela]

2:44 Wow, Kristen is SO relatable, I thought no one understood that.

[@sunniec7395]

I love her. &I’m the same way.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

She’s the most natural beauty I’ve ever seen...and an even better person...one of the few Hollywood hasn’t corrupted

[@jondoe888i]

I hope Kristen, and all, have heard the story of Jennifer Bricker. No legs, adopted as a baby... she had a great life. But she always wanted to be a gymnast. When she saw Dominique Moceanu at the 96 olympics, she knew she wanted to be a gymnast. (she already played most sports in school, and had won medals). Dom's posters were on her walls. The first Romanian she'd ever seen! A mistake left the family name on the birth records. When Jennifer found out, she did research, and contacted her sister. There was no denying it. The 3 women became a family. Jennifer is an aerialist, and toured with the Brittney Spears show. She's also a motivational speaker. Of the 3 sisters, she may have the best life? (the father was very mean and strict. Her adoptive parents gave her absolute freedom to pursue her dreams). OK - cry about that story! I did.

[@KatieGray1]

I have the exact same empathy problem and it can be really tricky. Not to mention I can't go to any movie without loading tissues into my purse because I will cry over any little thing a character is going through, even if it's brief and even if it's animated. I also feel empathy for people society generally doesn't want you to empathize with like sociopaths and psychopaths and even undiagnosed elected ones. After all, it's not as if people choose to be born with brains that operate in a way that makes them different from others. I can separate the actions from the person and understand that horrible actions often result from an individual being unable to feel empathy either to some degree or completely. I genuinely feel bad for people who lack the ability to empathize, because it is in large part what makes us human in the sense that everything we associate with positive human traits stems from empathy. These people are often keenly aware they are very different at young ages and to hear some of them in interviews say they thought they must be aliens or not human totally breaks my heart.

[@qazedc3]

I've always thought the same thing about psychopaths and serial killers. They were unfortunately born in all the factors such as difference in brain function, a tremendously traumatic abusive childhood, having an anti-social personality to make them commit horrible crimes and being repressed enough to commit horrible crimes

[@SW-rs5sk]

Man, I feel this one deep. I'm the same way. The odd thing to me is that I only really empathize with the sad and lonely. I feel their pain and carry it with me. Doesn't work that way when I'm around happiness. 🇺🇲💪🏽💪🏾💪💪🏿🇺🇲

[@SamuelHise]

Great podcast! :) kept me going/distracted through work today

[@artemis_lena]

+AparTall there's a podcast?? :O

[@SamuelHise]

+Milena K yeah! It's pretty much the full interview :)

[@mydogspet]

It's called being tender-hearted and that's a good thing. ........But tenderhearted people must learn 'This is not my jurisdiction - I am not required to fix this, change this, or spend any emotional energy on this issue.' .............Love - but love in those places where you can actually make a difference.

[@em307]

mydogspet I love Kristen Bell & understand her & the blessing/ verse in seeing all that humankind exists. I know & feel your pain. Just know that you & Dax humble me & inspire me

[@thomascovenant665]

A few years ago Kristen Bell called a father I know who has of a 6 year old girl dying of terminal cancer. She asked if Princess Diana from Frozen could tell his daughter she was brave and that she was a true Princess... I will always be a huge fan of Kristen Bell.