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Tag Archives: HSP
How Should I Explain my “Overwhelm” to a Non-HSP?
I recently made the mistake of using the term “overwhelm” wrong. During a discussion where I was asked if I needed any support, I mentioned to a supervisor that I was feeling a bit “overwhelmed.” My reason for stating this … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, HSP Journey, Self-care
Tagged Finding Your Truth, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, Overwhelm, sensory processing sensitivity, wisdom
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When You Can’t Escape the Cruelty; 3 Tips to Cope
The world can be a cruel place for a highly sensitive person. Especially now, narcissists and energy vampires seem to be coming out in droves. They are all around. Escape from their presence is the preferred way to go. Your … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, HSP Journey, Knowledge, Self-care
Tagged Cruelty, Depth of Processing, gratitude, hate, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, Life Lessons, love, wisdom
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The Migraine/Sensitivity Connection
Thirty-five years ago, I discovered an interesting fact. I was confronting my increasing migraine problem head-on, determined to understand and overcome its debilitating effect on me. Keeping a headache diary, I became very aware of the circumstances that would trigger … Continue reading
Posted in Emotions, Knowledge, Self-care
Tagged emotional upheaval, emotions, headache, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, migraine, sensitivity
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Are HSPs the Hope for the Future?
Sigmund Freud said there was no such thing as an accident. I believe wholeheartedly in this supposition. In my experience, much if not all of what happens has a very specific reason. We’re seeing a large-scale example of this play … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Call to Action, HSP Journey
Tagged community, conscientiousness, Empathy, entitlement, future, Highly Sensitive Person, hope, HSP, welfare, wisdom
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Three Ways to Manage Sensory Overload for the HSP
One of the thrilling parts of being an HSP is the amount and intensity of emotional and bodily sensation we experience. From moment-to-moment we are on a never-ending roller coaster of heightened feeling. Whether it’s a strong emotional surge throughout … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Self-care
Tagged awareness, Depth of Processing, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, in the moment, Self-care, Sensory Overload
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The Lovingkindness Paradox and the Highly Sensitive
For anyone who has followed my blogs, you know that I advocate an attitude of lovingkindness. I strongly believe in practicing love and kindness in a world filled with hate, greed, and a me-centered consciousness. It is a powerful tool … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Emotions, HSP Journey
Tagged assertiveness, Empathy, energy vampires, Finding Your Truth, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, kindness, love, truth telling, wisdom
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Choice Affects Everything – Here’s How You Develop Your Gifts Through the Choices You Make
Your choices, from the tiniest to the major life choices, affect not only you, but everyone within your sphere of influence. That’s an ominous thought. Every choice you make has a consequence. We know that one of our traits is … Continue reading
The Importance of Self-Care for the HSP
Self-care is a buzzword we’ve all heard for many years now. We’ve been urged to take care of ourselves from many experts. I personally have regimes given to me by my chiropractor, my GP, my eye doctor. Then, there are … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, HSP Journey
Tagged boundaries, compassion, conscientiousness, Finding Your Truth, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, responsibility, Self-care, thin boundary, wisdom
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An HSP’s Personal Experience with ASMR
ASMR, or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, is a very hot topic these days for those seeking relief from the stresses and distresses of life. If you don’t know what ASMR is, read this article first. This phenomenon just recently came … Continue reading
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Tagged ASMR, Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, calm, happiness, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, massage, pleasure, relaxation, sensation
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A Squirrel Never Asked to be Born a Squirrel – A Lesson for HSPs
When my son was much younger, he was a Cub Scout. Due to a bicycle accident, he missed the night his troop handed out the kits for making bird houses and other shelters for small wildlife. By the next meeting, … Continue reading
Posted in HSP Journey
Tagged acceptance, differences, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, inclusivity
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