Being highly sensitive is not a disorder. It has three main aspects:<ol><li>Depth of processing - processing information deeply.</li><li>Emotional responsiveness and empathy.</li><li>Sensitivity to subtle stimuli.</li></ol>

Understanding Highly Sensitive People

Reframe it as a neutral trait. It's not because you're inherently wrong; it's because there's some sort of mismatch between the demands of the world around you and that trait, especially if you live in a society that promotes relentless productivity or overstimulating environments.

<ul><li>Keen attention to detail.</li><li>Appreciation: Appreciating beauty in small things.</li><li>Using sensitivity as a strength.</li><li>Achieving balance in self-care & engagement: Balancing self-care and participation in the world.</li></ul>

Strengths of Highly Sensitive People

<ul><li>Overwhelm in stimulating environments.</li><li>Frequent need for downtime.</li><li>Empathic distress vulnerability: Vulnerability to distress from others' pain.</li><li>Societal pressure to be less sensitive.</li></ul>

Challenges of Highly Sensitive People

Sensitivity can be a strength; it's about starting to see how sensitivity can be a strength, how you can use it to your advantage, and look after yourself in the types of situations that make it a disadvantage.

Being a highly sensitive person is not a disorder; it's basically a neutral trait that occurs in about 15 to 20 percent of the population, where the nervous system is more sensitive than it is for others.

<ol><li>Awareness of Subtleties: HSPs are more aware of subtleties in their environment that others may not notice.</li><li>Emotional Responsiveness: Deeply affected by others' moods.</li><li>Overwhelm in Stimulating Environments: In noisy, crowded, or busy environments, HSPs may feel the need to withdraw.</li><li>Strong Response to Art and Music.</li><li>Overstimulation from Activity.</li><li>Empathy.</li><li>Sensitivity to Violence and Distress: They can be deeply affected by violent movies or the distress of others.</li><li>Childhood Sensitivity: As children, they might have been seen by parents and teachers as sensitive or shy.</li></ol>

Signs of a Highly Sensitive Persons:

Self-knowledge: Understanding one's sensitivity as a trait, not a flaw.Reframing: Viewing sensitivity as neutral, not a weakness.Healing: Addressing past experiences with a qualified therapist.Finding balance: Prioritizing self-care without isolation.

Coping and Self-Improvement for Highly Sensitive People

Dr. Julie Smith explores the characteristics, challenges, and strengths of highly sensitive people, often referred to as HSPs. The video also offers insights into coping strategies, self-improvement, and embracing one's sensitivity as a unique strength in a fast-paced world.

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For more on this see the book - The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron - Link below -https://amzn.to/3uTBI0U


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Note: HSP is not a clinical disorder. It is a neutral trait that around 15-20% of the population share. This video is for informative purposes. Check out the work of Elaine Aron for more.

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