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Is being an HSP a disability?
Although high sensitivity is not defined as a disability, in much of our fast-paced, always-on culture, it can be disabling. If their environment is not adapted to their differently wired brains, highly sensitive people are at risk of developing mental and physical health problems.
What are the traits of a HSP?
Being highly sensitive is an invaluable trait that comes with many advantages. HSPs are known to be highly observant, intuitive, thoughtful, compassionate, empathetic, conscientious, loyal, and creative. In fact, managers consistently rate people with higher sensitivity as their top contributors.
Are HSP selfish?
If you are a Highly Sensitive Person who struggles to separate your feelings from others, feels deeply selfish for tending to your own needs, or feels overwhelmed by the needs of others, take heart.
What it means to be a highly sensitive person?
A highly sensitive person (HSP) is a term for those who are thought to have an increased or deeper central nervous system sensitivity to physical, emotional, or social stimuli. 1 Some refer to this as having sensory processing sensitivity, or SPS for short.
What to do if you are a highly sensitive person?
Below, Zeff shares his tips on how highly sensitive people can traverse today’s overstimulated world.
- Set a bedtime and morning routine.
- Identify your triggers.
- Plan ahead.
- Work around triggers.
- Investigate current stressors and solutions.
- Remember your gifts.
- Take mini retreats.
- Engage in gentle exercise.
Can highly sensitive people be narcissistic?
They often take things personally, agitate over “how dare they say/do this to me”, and have difficulty letting go. Two other common traits of the highly sensitive narcissist are narcissistic brooding (cutting resentment and simmering hostility), and narcissistic rage (intense angry outbursts).