Sage-Tips

Can you be an extroverted HSP?

But, while some highly sensitive people (HSPs) appear quiet or reserved, a highly sensitive extrovert thrives on socializing and actually gains energy from being in an exciting social environment. Research suggests that only 30 percent of highly sensitive people are extroverts.

Why does someone become a highly sensitive person?

High sensitivity is thought to have genetic roots, and some specific gene variants have been associated with the trait. But early childhood environments may play a role as well; evidence suggests that early experiences may have an epigenetic effect on the genes associated with sensitivity.

How do you get rid of a highly sensitive person?

THE BASICS

1. 1) Get enough sleep.
2. 2) Eat healthy foods regularly throughout the day.
3. 3) Wear noise-reducing headphones.
4. 4) Plan for decompression time.
5. 5) Have at least one quiet room or space to retreat to in your home.
6. 6) Give yourself time and space to get things done.
7. 7) Limit caffeine.
8. 8) Keep the lights down low.

How do I become less sensitive?

Consider these ideas:

1. Realize that it’s most likely not about you.
2. Give silence a try.
3. Be realistic.
4. Value your own approval.
5. Understand that negative feelings take time and effort to maximize.
6. Practice controlling your emotions.
7. Keep your attention in the present.

Are You a highly sensitive person who’s also an extrovert?

You! Being a highly sensitive person who’s also an extrovert means living a life of opposites: the desire for stimulation, and the overwhelm of getting too much of it. Your HSP wiring needs that quiet time, but sometimes, every hour spent alone feels like a lost opportunity… and a lack of the social connection you desperately crave.

What is a highly sensitive extrovert (HSP)?

But, while some highly sensitive people (HSPs) appear quiet or reserved, a highly sensitive extrovert thrives on socializing and actually gains energy from being in an exciting social environment. The challenge? Walking the razor-thin tightrope between getting the social time they crave but also avoiding overwhelm.

Are highly sensitive people really introverted?

Even though being highly sensitive is perfectly reasonable, HSPs are often regarded as more or less as shy, insecure and therefore introverted. But this is not the case! Such people are just more complicated. And an HSP’s personality traits could well be combined with extroversion.

How much alone time do highly sensitive people need?

There’s an additional context in which HSPs must stay mindful of their own needs. Namely, when you’re highly sensitive, you tend to become easily overstimulated. This basically amounts to the need for alone time—again, the length of alone time needed depends on the person.