Signs Of A Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) & What To Do About It | BetterHelp

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A highly sensitive person (HSP) is an individual who feels deeply and can struggle to manage their sensitivity. This condition is also referred to as sensory processing sensitivity (SPS). People with this condition have high levels of empathy and can easily understand the feelings of others.

These individuals are often sensitive to lights, sounds, and crowds of people. If they’re over-stimulated, they may need to step away from these overwhelming situations to decompress. Often highly sensitive individuals like to be alone to recharge and get back to a place of balance. For people who are highly sensitive it’s essential to engage in self-care and set boundaries with those people around them.

Psychologist Elaine Aron and her husband Arthur Aron created the term highly sensitive person or HSP in the 1990’s. Elaine Aron published the book The Highly Sensitive Person to talk about how this condition affects this group of individuals. In the book, she outlines the character of an HSP and how to identify one. She also demonstrates social and emotional techniques that people with this condition can use to live a good quality of life.

Sensitivity can be a gift. People with high levels of empathy can go on to become mental health professionals or caregivers and help others. However, it’s crucial to learn to manage sensitivity and not let it overwhelm you. If you believe you need help managing your sensitivity, a licensed therapist or counselor can support you in figuring out the balance between being sensitive and having boundaries with others.

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[tamapaul]

I start crying every time I try to speak something sensitive or some intense topic and even more if someone tries to make me understand things....it feels frustrating sometimes 😞

[sentfrom]

My girlfriend seems to fit the description. Now I actually realize that i might have been too hard on her, I will try to understand her better. Your video really helped me see things I missed before

[WeldonWen]

High sensitivity + Perfectionism is literal nightmare, can totally see myself go full

[jayeshraj]

The politeness thing is SO TRUE though, especially putting things back fir employees, I'm always so aware that any mess I leave someone else has to clean up, I just want to make their job easier!

[danagricken]

Being sensitive and highly empathic may seem like a curse, but trust me — it’s a beautiful gift. The world desperately needs more love and compassion.

[riya]

I am so emotional small small things goes directly to my that makes me am so

[taylor]

I found this quote on tumblr and I wanted to share it “people don’t just go from 0 to 60 you just fail to realize how long they were at 59”

[niisharegin_]

It’s really nice to know that I’m not the only person who deals with this. It’s cool to know I’m not alone 💕

[shainaarun]

Is no one going to talk about how calm and soothing her voice is!?

[Kaludjer]

Many highly sensitive ppl don't realize that they are the energy healers of the world.
I always knew something was different about me but couldn't pinpoint what it was, thank you so much for making this video. I appreciate your efforts to share this enthusiastic information for free, and we do not realize how dangerous the situation is sometimes. All we have to do is thank you for the information.

[jazellopez]

It is very important to us to understand the high sensitve persons because we don't really know what they feels amd what they are going through in life

[cherylbogdan]

We are such compassionate people. Very good listeners, want to help, love and care about our fellows much more than the others. It can be lonely sometimes and I can't spend a lot of time around shallow people, who are everywhere. God bless you.

[Cute__Noob]

This is me. Every few months or so I google methods on how to deal with being so sensitive. Sometimes someone else won't agree with the observations you've made and you think you're crazy, when in fact, they've just probably missed it. Intuition comes in handy, but when you sense every change in the air, when you notice more of the negative aspects instead of being blissfully oblivious, your mind can be a prison. Sometimes I wonder if the pros are worth the cons of being highly sensitive...

[cherylbogdan]

A lot of us sensitives have, also been abused.

[gurnoorkaur]

Why everyone's comment here is so relatable and making me cry 🥺

[maheshkumar]

I believe I fall into this category. Thank you for this information.

[ritabhattrai]

Sensitivity can be a gift. People with high levels of empathy can go on to become mental health professionals or caregivers and help others. However, it’s crucial to learn to manage sensitivity and not let it overwhelm you.

[alimenderes]

This is so me! I thought most of this was just from anxiety or depression. Love your videos, thank you.

[nancymurphy]

A lot of the qualities you described in the video apply to me. I've been that way my whole life. And the most annoying thing is when someone tells me "you're too sensitive". I've always thought it was more of a strength, so it's nice to hear about the positive effects! thanks for the helpful video!

[tonyarobarge]

I started crying just watching this. Hearing someone explain what I go through. Oof!