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Highly Sensitive People
What is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?
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You spend a lot of time reflecting about the world and your experiences.
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You tend to be conscientious and want to do the ‘right thing.’
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You have a lot of empathy and tend to take on the feelings of those around you.
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You feel like you’re easily overstimulated and have difficulty managing when there’s a lot on your plate.
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You tend to have strong emotional reactions and feel more impacted by both positive and negative events.
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You are observant and tend to notice details others may not.
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You feel more sensitive to sensory stimuli, things like large crowds, noisy environments, fluorescent lighting, strong smells, and certain textures.
How does this impact day-to-day life?
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Because HSPs want to think everything through, they can have difficulty making decisions. (Think Chidi from A Good Place)
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Their ability to empathize and desire to do the right thing can cause them to overextend themselves in social and work relationships.
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Their desire not to hurt others and avoid conflict can make it hard to express their own needs.
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Chronic overarousal can lead to feeling stressed, burnt out, and overwhelmed.
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Since HSPs feel things deeply, they’re sometimes labeled as being “too sensitive” or “overreacting,” which can cause you to feel different and misunderstood.
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Because HSPs are conscientious and tend to have strong emotional reactions, they can struggle with feedback/criticism.
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As intellectual, deep thinkers, HSPs can struggle with small talk and forming connections.
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Due to being more impacted by sensory stimuli, they can feel more uncomfortable in communal work environments or social spaces.
How can therapy help?
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Therapy provides space where you can process your feelings without fear of judgment or labeling.
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Explore how much stimulation is right for you and learn how to structure your day/week to prevent overarousal.
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Learn how to say ‘no’ and set boundaries.
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Gain tools for managing stress/overarousal.
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Learn better ways to express yourself and meet your needs.
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Explore your strengths as an HSP.