13 Problems only Highly Sensitive People Understand

Do you consider yourself a deep thinker and feel things much more intensely than others? If you answered yes, then chances are you’re part of the small percentage of people who are highly sensitive. Being a Highly Sensitive Person – or HSP - means that you are naturally predisposed to process and perceive information on a much deeper level than most. You’re also likely perceptive, empathetic, intuitive, and self-aware. HSPs are also emotionally intelligent and incredibly creative, passionate, people.

As you can imagine, though, feeling and processing more intensely has some downsides. So without further ado, here are 13 struggles only Highly Sensitive People will probably relate to

1). You can't function without sleep 0:51
2). You can't stand loud noises 1:18
3). You often feel emotionally exhausted 1:52
4). You scrutinize social interactions 2:17
5). You're easily triggered by violence 2:46
6). You have a hard time moving on 3:14
7). You're uncomfortable with change 3:47
8). You don't react well to criticism and conflict 4:10
9). You don't do well under pressure 4:38
10). Your boundaries are easily crossed 5:05
11). You're your own worst critic 5:40
12). You require alone time 6:06
13). You're often misunderstood 6:34

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References:
· Aron, E. N. (1996). Counseling the highly sensitive person. Counseling and Human Development, 28, 1-7.
· Killgore, W. D. (2010). Effects of sleep deprivation on cognition. In Progress in brain research(Vol. 185, pp. 105-129). Elsevier.
· Aron, E. (2013). The highly sensitive person. Kensington Publishing Corp.
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· Zeff, T. (2004). The Highly Sensitive Person’s Survival Guide: Essential Skills for Living Well in an Overstimulating World. New Harbinger Publications.