A comment on the blog today asked, “How can I be less sensitive to things?”
It might not be possible to be less sensitive, but you can change your reactions to things.
I’d like to share a tactic that has helped me. [Read more…]
HSP Podcast Episode 10: HSP & Animals
September 22, 2014 by 10 Comments
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I got a dog about 6 months ago-it’s the first time I’ve ever cared for an animal in my life. It’s been a fulfilling and fun experience. I care so much for this little fluffy creature!In Episode 10 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast, I talk about how HSPs can have deep connections to animals due to our empathy and ability to pick up on non-verbal signals.
And here’s my dog.
Resources mentioned in the podcast: This post by Dr. Elaine Aron about what HSPs can get from animals.
Related Posts on This Blog:
- Could I handle having a dog?
- Follow-Up: My First Experience Taking Care of a Dog
- Anger is an emotion, too (about getting angry at my dog)
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Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (Professor Kliq) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0
HSP Podcast 7: Explaining HSP to Your Partner
September 9, 2014 by 4 Comments
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Now that you’ve learned about high sensitivity, you may feel like a weight has been lifted off you. You feel more accepting of yourself and realize you aren’t alone. Hooray: you aren’t weird!
But how do you share this information with the most important person in your life?
It can be hard to explain a concept like high sensitivity, especially to people who are skeptical.
In this Episode 7 of the HSP Podcast, I have an imaginary conversation with a partner, husband, wife, boyfriend, or girlfriend to try to explain HSP in an easily-digestible way.
Related Posts on This Blog:
- FAQs for non-HSPs (people who aren’t highly sensitive)
- A conversation with your non-HSP partner
- Should you tell people that you are an HSP?
- Interview: “My Partner is a Highly Sensitive Person”
- How do you explain to your partner that simply being around people takes energy?
- How to Explain Being an HSP to Your Partner
- Starter Kit for People in a Relationship with an HSP
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Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (Professor Kliq) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0
How to Explain Being an HSP to Your Partner
September 4, 2014 by 10 Comments
When I first learned about what it meant to be an HSP and an introvert, it was life changing. But I had to find a way to explain it to the person who has to deal with me the most, my partner. How could I explain that there’s nothing wrong with me, but that I’m just different, and my desires and needs are just as valid as a non-HSPs? [Read more…]
Criticism and insults cut so deep
July 28, 2014 by 9 Comments
Being overly sensitive to criticism is a huge topic, and one that comes up all the time, especially when people first learn about high sensitivity.
I always put off writing about it because it was so vast. But now I have a story.
Today my husband and I were bantering about something, just joking around. But then he went too far and said something hurtful. I don’t even know if he realizes how deeply it hurt me.
How did being an introvert or HSP affect you as a kid?
July 25, 2014 by 24 Comments
When you look back at your life, what little memories can you recall where you were made to feel guilty, inadequate, dumb, or unsuccessful about being introverted or highly sensitive?
As a child, I remember being told to “speak up”, “participate more”, “go play with the other kids”, “stop being so shy”, and “get your head out of your book”.
Parties
July 6, 2014 by 16 Comments
I thought I was better at parties.
My husband and I have a number of “couple friends”, i.e., other couples who are our friends. We’ve known them for years, we hang out regularly, and I enjoy spending time with them. Whenever we went to parties, inevitably, some of those same couples were there. Good times. [Read more…]
Should you tell people that you are an HSP?
June 28, 2014 by 21 Comments
Think of a time you tried to explain high sensitivity to someone who’d never heard of it before. Maybe it was a friend, family member, or even a co-worker.
And, as you are talking, you can tell from their face that they aren’t buying it.
“How Can I Meet Other Highly Sensitive People?”
June 16, 2014 by 4 Comments
Now that you know you’re a Highly Sensitive Person, wouldn’t it be great to meet other people like you? Who also hated small talk? Who didn’t want to hang out at a noisy bar all night? Who were conscientious and good listeners?
So, how does one sniff out other sensitives? [Read more…]
Interview: “My Partner is a Highly Sensitive Person”
June 15, 2014 by 16 Comments
Has your spouse, partner, or friend told you that they are a Highly Sensitive Person?
What are you supposed to do with that information?
What does it mean to be a HSP? And what does it mean for you, as their loved one? [Read more…]
