#the highly sensitive person

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Book Review: The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron

Hello from a friendly (but introverted, detached, and isolation-prone) neighborhood HSP!

I've always had an inkling that most people weren't as hyperreactive to stimuli as I am - that not everyone despised crowds, felt things keenly, empathically; needed to be alone for extended periods to recharge, lived in their imaginations, or had bodies that went berserk every time they were exposed to new allergens, pathogens, or medications - so this book was reaffirming in a lot of ways. It took a trait I already suspected I had and framed in a familiar yet fresh and expansive context. Gave it a name. It offered advice, suggestions, on how to navigate its more taxing effects. I was able see myself more clearly because of that. Wrap my head around the science. Understand my personality, my relationships with others better. Most of all, I was able to feel less like some freak or strange outlier because, hey, there are a lot of us out there who have this innate trait and that's a beautiful, challenging thing!

So although this book could be preachy, not to mention a little too inner child derivative, I appreciated all the insight and psychology behind "high sensitivity." It was illuminating. Validating, too. Besides, it's always nice to grow to have more love, acceptance, and consideration for what makes me--well, ME.

3/5 stars

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Unveiling the Layers: Exploring the Untold Story of Sensitivity in the Captivating Film 'Sensitive - The Untold Story

Jonathan Cohen, who contributed to my book let me know about this amazing documentary and accompanying book which delves into the world of the highly sensitive. Embark on a cinematic journey with ‘Sensitive – The Untold Story,’ a groundbreaking documentary that delves into the intrinsic trait of high sensitivity, prevalent in 1 in 5 individuals and observed across 100 diverse species. This…

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Feelings as a Highly Sensitive Person Empath

Here are my tips for you on how to prevent taking on the emotions of others! This a big struggle for most HSP and em pathy. Let's experience clarity, joy, and vitality. Instead of being overwhelmed depleted and confused. Hope it is of support on your journey. Visit us: https://www.sabijnarts.com/fp/trust-your-needs-and-feelings-as-a-highly-sensitive-person-empath

[spiritualseeker777]

[safe-haven-safe-place]

[cryptcatz]

i hate how much of my life revolves around asking myself “am i being overly sensitive/dramatic or are my feelings valid here?”. being so easily hurt and upset sucks. i feel like im too soft for this world

[punkpandapatrixk]

You are not a bad person. You are a good person who sometimes gets upset about certain things. And that’s normal. Everybody does that. But what makes a difference is your self-awareness. That you can recognise your shortcomings and are more than willing to develop yourself to transcend above and beyond~👾🛸👽🐣🪺🦉

[switchthedragon]

*adds to list of things wrong with me*

[watcherw0rld]

“you’re just being sensitive.”

yeah. i am. so what? so what if im a crybaby? why is that a bad thing? why should i be ashamed of being sensitive? i’m allowed to cry, am i not?

we should normalize crying. everyone deserves to cry every once in a while. im tired.

[phree-izi]

[anura-maga]

I have a headache and life in general is pretty hard sometimes, but the sky looks very beautiful

[essentialsofanempath]

[spiritualseeker777]

Sensitive boys too💖

[safe-haven-safe-place]

[imaginarylungfish]

i need to remember i am sensitive and things will hurt. avoiding the hurt is useless. it's inevitable. so rather than using all my energy to avoid it, i can accept and let the hurt happen. i can let myself hurt. i can feel my pain. i will be okay.

[feminiel]

Dealing with people's shadow side in everyday life takes a lot of energy. The amount of patience, understanding, and compassion needed to face this kind of challenge is truly required and valuable. If I was not a highly sensitive person, there is no way I would be able to do this work, dive deep into it, and still give love despite dealing with the dark side. Now I can see more clearly how being sensitive is a gift in itself and on its own.