Do people tell you all the time that you are "way too sensitive"?
Highly sensitive people usually exhibit all or most of the following below.
Highly sensitive people are born this way, and they will be this way throughout life. They were sensitive as children. Some were loners as children and still are as adults. Many really sensitive people become near-hermits to protect their sensitive natures.
Emotionally sensitive people feel emotions often and deeply. The things that would not bother the average person will bother them very deeply. They will appear to others as a very insecure, passive person but it's really just that their sensitivity goes so deep that they need extra support to feel secure about everything.
They are very much aware of the emotions of others and are highly perceptive of other's needs, feelings, pains, and emotions. They are very much affected by emotions they witness or sense in others. They feel deeply for others' suffering in life. They can usually tell if someone is lying. They can absorb pains, feelings, and emotions from other people.
They are easily hurt or upset. Any unkind words or insults or even joking remarks will affect them very deeply. This is seen by others as being extremely sensitive, insecure, or thin-skinned.
They strive to avoid conflicts and dread arguments because the negativity affects them so much.
They are not able to shake off their feelings easily. Once they are saddened or hurt by something, they cannot just snap out of it. Thoughts can go on and on in their minds, replaying continuously. They wonder could they have said this or that and made a difference in the situation.
They are deeply affected by nature, art, music, and anything that goes deeply into the spirit or soul as far as aesthetics. They tend to be very creative and imaginative people.
Empathic sensitivity causes the nervous systems of sensitives to become stimulus overloaded. They cannot stand to be in large crowds of people, hear loud noises, or be in chaotic or hectic environments. They need peace and harmony and a quiet lifestyle and environment that is supportive.
Common worries, struggles, and questions of people with sensitive temperaments are:
Highly sensitive people usually exhibit all or most of the following below.
Highly sensitive people are born this way, and they will be this way throughout life. They were sensitive as children. Some were loners as children and still are as adults. Many really sensitive people become near-hermits to protect their sensitive natures.
Emotionally sensitive people feel emotions often and deeply. The things that would not bother the average person will bother them very deeply. They will appear to others as a very insecure, passive person but it's really just that their sensitivity goes so deep that they need extra support to feel secure about everything.
They are very much aware of the emotions of others and are highly perceptive of other's needs, feelings, pains, and emotions. They are very much affected by emotions they witness or sense in others. They feel deeply for others' suffering in life. They can usually tell if someone is lying. They can absorb pains, feelings, and emotions from other people.
They are easily hurt or upset. Any unkind words or insults or even joking remarks will affect them very deeply. This is seen by others as being extremely sensitive, insecure, or thin-skinned.
They strive to avoid conflicts and dread arguments because the negativity affects them so much.
They are not able to shake off their feelings easily. Once they are saddened or hurt by something, they cannot just snap out of it. Thoughts can go on and on in their minds, replaying continuously. They wonder could they have said this or that and made a difference in the situation.
They are deeply affected by nature, art, music, and anything that goes deeply into the spirit or soul as far as aesthetics. They tend to be very creative and imaginative people.
Empathic sensitivity causes the nervous systems of sensitives to become stimulus overloaded. They cannot stand to be in large crowds of people, hear loud noises, or be in chaotic or hectic environments. They need peace and harmony and a quiet lifestyle and environment that is supportive.
Common worries, struggles, and questions of people with sensitive temperaments are:
- What is wrong with me?
- Told I am too energetic, too smart, too talkative, too emotional
- I am not good enough
- I can’t express who I am
- Let me out , I’m trapped
- I am all alone, no one understands
- I have to tough it out and soldier on
- I have to save the world before I can tend to myself
- I have to make the world a better, safer place, so that I can be here
- Only death will bring me peace
- Overwhelmed
- Dissociation
- Compulsive helping, boundary issues
- Low self worth
- Perfectionism
- Fear, anger, shame, grief
- Chronic emotional/physical pain, illness