I’m reminded that most people don’t understand (or respect) high sensitivity
I’m a little bummed out right now. I submitted my blog to a local publication, the San Diego Reader. In every issue, they publish short excerpts from local blogs. I figured-why not? They published it today. Here it is. The headline they chose for the article is: “In Other Words,...
Headphones are the New Wall: Everyone Hates Open Office Plans
My first taste of an open office plan took me by surprise. Several years ago, I was on the first day of a new job, and was led into an office meant for one person. In that office were three desks, one each for me and my two officemates....
I Hate Talking on the Phone
File this under “social anxiety.” The other day, a friend rang me. I saw her name pop up on my phone. I like this friend a lot, but I HATE talking on the phone. I audibly groaned and felt guilty as I stared at the ringing phone and decided...
I Can’t Shop When People are Waiting for Me
I’ve never been able to shop with other people. Especially when someone is waiting for me. Just the idea of it sounds awful. There have been times when my husband and I are at the mall, and I need to buy something, and he’s in a generous mood and tells...
Having “plans” weighs on me all day
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedThis is one of those weird things that’s a little hard to admit, and I’m not sure if other people feel this way….and it’s whiny. Well, here goes. If I have one thing to do in a day, it weighs on me all...
People Pleasers: “I don’t want to bother you…”
Do you say things like this a lot? “I don’t want to be a bother…” “Let’s do whatever is easier for you.” Holy cow, I feel like my whole life has been spent saying things like that. I am constantly worrying about annoying or inconveniencing other people. I always...
Do Some Sounds Fill You With Rage? Maybe It’s Misophonia
Are there certain sounds that trigger extreme annoyance and anger in you? It could be chewing, footsteps, sniffling, throat clearing, keyboard clicking, crinkly food wrappers, smacking lips, the sound of the letter “P”, slurping, or, really, anything. If this sounds like you, perhaps you have misophonia-a decreased tolerance of...
High sensitivity isn’t a problem that needs to be fixed
“If you suffer from HSP…” I saw this in a tweet the other day. It made me wince. HSP is not something you suffer from. That’s like saying you “suffer” from being left-handed. It’s not something that needs to be cured or fixed. It’s not something to be pitied. The...