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Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP)?

I am.  I've many symptoms* most of my life (some are better, some gone, and some I'm still working on).  Do any of these sound like you?

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Sensitivity about ourselves

  • having difficultly letting go of negative thoughts and emotions,

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  • emotional hangovers (frequently feeling physical symptoms e.g., tired,  headaches or migraines) when something unpleasant happens,

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  • bad days affecting self care in an unhealthy way, such as eating, drinking, taking drugs or sleeping too much or too little,

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  • often experiencing tension and anxiety,

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  • beating ourselves up for not meeting our own or others expectations, even if they were unreasonable.

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Sensitivity around others

  • afraid of rejection even in relatively minor situations,

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  • judging and comparing ourselves with others, 

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  • frustration and resentment about anything unjust, aggravating, or simply annoying,

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  • worrying about what others are thinking,

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  • taking everything personally (EVERYTHING),

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  • difficulty letting things go when triggered by others,

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  • hurt feelings in many situations (it was so easy for me!),

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  • hiding negative feelings, 

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  • hard time accepting critical feedback,

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  • feel judged by others,

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  • feeling awkward in group situations,

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  • self-conscious in romantically intimate situations,

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  • uncomfortable in large public crowds, in a room full of people talking, or when too many things are occurring simultaneously.

 

Sensitivity around the environment

  • uncomfortable when exposed to bright lights, loud sounds, or certain strong scents,

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  • startled easily at sudden noises, fast traffic, or other surprises,

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  • upset when watching or reading negative news in the media, 

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  • unhappy when following people’s posts on social media.

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But wait!  There are some amazing gifts too:

HPS's can:

  • notice or enjoy delicate or fine scents, tastes, sounds, or works of art,

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  • have a rich and complex inner life,

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  • be in-tune with the feelings of others,

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  • have gratitude for the simple blessings in their lives,

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  • be an excellent parent,

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  • avoid shying away from loss,

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  • be extremely creative,

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  • can make more informed decisions,

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  • and can be great conversationalists.

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So are you an HSP?

Do you know if you are an HSP? Could you be? 

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If you'd like to explore more, there's a perspective changing documentary on Gaia called 'Sensitive: the untold story'. If you'd like to be gifted a free link to the film (lasts for 72 hours), please send me a message.  Gaia are an online, member-supported media network of truth seekers and believers, empowering an evolution of consciousness. They have over 8,000 ad-free, streaming titles that challenge modern paradigms and allow you to manifest the reality that defines your being) beautifully allow sharing by members for free trials to their site).

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If you'd like support and coaching with your symptoms and exploring ways to highlight the gifts of being HSP, whilst managing the more challenging symptoms, please feel free to book a FREE discovery session and find out if my coaching is right for you. 

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There is hope - after finding out I am an HSP who struggled for decades, just that shift in perspective and understanding helped me immensely. I know what symptoms I can manage and how, and which gifts to nurture, to make life so much more joyful. You can too.

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* Symptoms modified from an article by Elain Aron and a list in a Psychology Today article by Preston NI

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