Signs you can be a sensitive personality type (HSP) : If you are outside and witness a construction scene with sophisticated equipment and numerous workers, and almost immediately cover your ears, you are noise sensitive. Similarly, you could be sensitive to a myriad of other external stimuli like winds or rains or even slightly bright lighting. Such sensitivities might make somebody a highly sensitive person. Again, due to your deep processing, you have a rich inner world. As a child, you may have had several imaginary friends, enjoyed fantasy-based play, and were prone to daydreaming. As an adult, you may have vividly realistic dreams.
Although there are many positive aspects of being a sensitive person (such as greater ability to listen and affirm, greater empathy and intuitiveness, better understanding of others’ wants and needs, etc.), in this writing we will focus on aspects of high sensitivity which adversely affect one’s health, happiness and success, and often complicate relationships. Below are 24 signs of a highly sensitive person, with excerpts from my books: “Are You Highly Sensitive? How to Gain Immunity, Peace, and Self-Mastery” and “How to Communicate Effectively with Highly Sensitive People”. These traits are organized into three major categories: Sensitivity About Oneself, Sensitivity About Others, and Sensitivity About One’s Environment.
Highly sensitive people tend to be hard on themselves and others. Changing the way you think about a situation can change the way you feel. For example, if your thoughts are focused on how unfair your boss is or how mean your sister is, you’re likely going to continue to feel bad. However, replacing those thoughts with healthier, more balanced thoughts, can help you feel better. Try reminding yourself that everyone makes mistakes and accept the fact that others will hurt your feelings at times.
Very sensitive people are very intuitive and pick up on even subtle changes in their lives. This is a great personality trait as it makes them very empathetic and attentive to the people in their lives. It also enables them to find joy and beauty in everything. Extra details about Managing Very Sensitive People.
As an HSP, it is possible that you are spending precious time and energy on matters that probably don’t need that level of attention. Try to reflect on the situation to figure out if it is a pressing matter or if it is trivial. Because HSPs pick up on subtle changes, they can sometimes read too much into situations.
Category One: Sensitivity About Oneself. Often has difficulty letting go of negative thoughts and emotions. Frequently feels physical symptoms (i.e. stress or headache) when something unpleasant happens during the day.
Category Two: Sensitivity About Others. Often hides negative feelings, believing they are too strong, turbulent, embarrassing or vulnerable to share; keeps a lot of negative emotions inside.
Extremely sensitive people can have traits of insecurity in certain matters. Without presenting it they are very strong in situations; where a normal person may breakdown. While conversing with exceptionally sensitive person you may not be aware you are. Once you are aware, one needs to be a little more cautious and careful to not overwelm their senses. The facial expressions and body language of a sensitive person can be easily recognized by an expert. Extra info about Extremely sensitive person.
For many highly sensitive people, the key to managing oversensitivity is to utilize emotional immunity and sensory immunity strategies, to calm and alleviate overstimulation. For those who live or work with highly sensitive individuals, effective communication skills are a must to foster positive and constructive relationships.
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https://exceptionallysensitivepeople.com/
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