My really close friend used to see a therapist and was told she had "big eyes". She sees and notices everything. I feel the same, and I think that's why we connect on the level we do.

It's not like paranoia or making up things in my head, it just I see and notice a lot more in any given situation than anybody I know. Not only what's on the outside, but I can see emotions, I can see when somebody lies. I don't think I've ever been wrong. I think it makes it very easy for me to relate to others because I can often see things from their perspective (I kind of feel like I see things in an ultimate perspective). I can analyze a situation, everybody in it, understand what everyone wants. I can see their insecurities, etc.

However, it's not as good as it sounds. Oftentimes I feel like I'm 'above' others, or I get an impression that's how people think of me, and its not something I can really control. I'm just very psychologically and socially obervant. I drink alcohol a lot to cope with this (smoking pot gives me the opposite effect, oftentimes when I'm high it feels like its just too much to handle).

I'm just curious if anyone knows any more about this? What's up with my mind? I'm just trying to find out more about whatever it is in my brain that makes me this way, and maybe if there are other people like me. I've only known one person in my life thats the same way.

you would be better off just thinking of yourself as average and not especially gifted

My opinion is that what you describe is a form of genius, and I think that would explain why you've only met one other person who is the same.

I'm confused as to why this is a problem? People like Derren Browne have made careers out of this! My partner has a similar ability but it's never been a problem, quite the opposite, it makes him very good at the job he does - he works for the Police! I wouldn't try to analyse it at all, people have different talents and some are more perceptive, astute, than others - you don't have a problem you have a gift - put it to use!

No offense but that is like saying to someone whose hearing is overly sensitive that they don't have a problem but a gift. Imagine that you can't go anywhere without earplugs, and all people say is you should put this 'gift' to good use. We use dogs because they have senses we don't have. He does not owe it to society to be a policeman or whatever because he is intuitive. If he is drinking in order to cope then there is a problem.

I too have incredibly empathic powers that I feel are almost like a sixth sense. I have yet to meet very many people like this and that is why I sometimes feel very alone and ignored.

Well, either youre just a person who has a good understanding of human needs and emotions and body language (which isnt uncommon) or you have assumed this gift for yourself, which in reality (by most peoples standards) is not particularly extraordianry or evident at all and is mainly driven by your ego. Maybe having these illusions about your abilities is feeding your need for a sense of understanding and so a sense of control over people around you. If you do read people well why should that be a problem unless you are using it in a negative way? are you using your percieved gift to manipulate or exploit people? if not, then there should be nothing to worry about.

What is the definition of exploit and manipulate? My main goal in life is to love others and to get love and life a happy life. I try my hardest to get friendship but people don't want to get to know me anyways. I am in college and most people here are drunkards or are fixated on their studies too much to reall get to know others. Also most people are involved in clicks or groups so it is just flat out difficult for me to jump into one and expect people to understand me. My ego is not inflated because I do not think I am superior and more complex than others just that I have powerful intuition and ability to read body language which is pure sensory and cognition. A friendly guy like me just isn't liked or appreciated where I am at. You have to take into the equation that others are and can be equally manipulative and ego driven and this is not a village of happy smurfs. If it was a village of happy smurf type people who are eager to get to know me and are friendly then there would be no problem because the occasional grouch or annoying person could easily be ignored. I know what you mean though by thinking that I have an ego problem because I know people that speak so arrogantly and intellectually and when I don't understand them right away they get aggitated or annoyed they do not see or again appreciate that I am Trying To Understand and Empathize with them rather than instantly dismissing and treating them unfairly as done unto me.
It is a problem in only that I understand the selfishness and pure greed and egotism of human nature and that I understand that no matter how much I try I will not be appreciated or liked where I stand in the present moment with the person. A lot of times I go against my intuition and try to make friends with those types of people and still it ends in failure. Also one can be easily taken advantage of if you are more empathic and understanding of human needs. One narccissstic type of person can easily use me for their gratification "I need somebody to hear and understand me but I will never return it because I don't even have it for myself and I will easily get enraged and dismiss somebody who asks me for compassion" This is the type of philosphy that people go by where I live. It is painful and annoying for me to live each day like this.