What is a highly sensitive person?

Usually, a highly sensitive person feels any manifestation in the environment at a deeper level than most others. This category includes both elements of the environment, such as light and noise, for example, but also your own feelings, emotions, moods or social relationships.
Those who are highly sensitive notice the details more than other people, as well as have more empathy, observing the subtleties and depth around them. People with HSP are more sensitive to sensory stimulation, such as loud lights and loud noises, and tend to have a rich inner life. Most of this has been well demonstrated in studies where the brains of these people have been studied.
They also have what is called differential sensitivity. This means that they are more affected by their environment, either for better or for worse.
It is especially valid for children, but also for adults. Sensitive children who grow up in a hostile environment will be more affected than children who are not sensitive, and adults are more prone to depression if they do not live in an environment where they feel comfortable. However, HSPs who have grown up in a good and loving environment tend to feel good about themselves and have a happy life.

• are affected by the conditions of others, have a high level of empathy and a very good intuition
• have a sensory hypersensitivity and process this data very deeply
• they have an attitude of drama and romance, of existential sadness
• they are focused on looking for the ideal in love, in friendship, in the work they do
• have a negative self-image and low self-esteem, are often shy and ashamed
• any request is overestimated, they are afraid to make decisions because they do not trust that they know how to evaluate situations or people
• they are afraid of being hurt, abandoned, rejected, judged, insulted, they feel invisible and alone
• they are always on the defensive and can’t tolerate the behavior of people who behave aggressively or rudely with them, they tend to exaggerate what others say or do
• they don’t know how to resolve conflicts and communicate assertively
• are exposed to allergies, phobias, panic attacks, dermatological diseases, social anxiety
• they are usually very creative, have a developed imagination and have an artistic sense
• they are inclined towards spiritual development, they often feel compassion and they are caring with those around them

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