I do freelance work. The person I work for assigns me tasks from her own clients. The other day, I completed a project for her and submitted an online proposal for one of her clients. About five minutes later, I realized I had made a huge, huge mistake. I submitted the proposal for the wrong […]
All the Battles I Fought When I Worked in a Cubicle
February 23, 2014 by 5 Comments
Bright lights. Constant chatter. Disruptions. Deadlines. Pressure. An uncomfortable chair. A desk that is too high. Awkward social situations. Odors. Lack of privacy, quiet, and control. That’s office life. As an HSP, I’m highly tuned in to my environment and lots of little things become big things since I can’t stop obsessing over them. Here’s […]
HSPs and Depression
February 23, 2014 by 6 Comments
Is there a connection between depression and being highly sensitive? If an HSP doesn’t know they are highly sensitive, and doesn’t know how to care for themselves (like getting enough rest, setting boundaries, avoiding certain situations, etc.), they are more likely to suffer from depression. Without knowledge about the trait, an “HSP can find themselves […]
The Friendly Face Syndrome
February 14, 2014 by 5 Comments
Enjoy Parties for the First Time Ever: Take Two Cars!
January 14, 2014 by 2 Comments
I like parties, but I like them under my terms! I am an introvert, and after a certain amount of time around people, I run out of energy and get cranky and want to go home and be alone. Yadda yadda yadda. You know all this stuff already. But, my husband is an extrovert and loves […]
Overwhelmed by Beauty
January 7, 2014 by 10 Comments
Check this out. I learned about something called Stendhal Syndrome today. It’s “a psychosomatic disorder that causes rapid heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, confusion and even hallucinations when an individual is exposed to art, usually when the art is particularly beautiful or a large amount of art is in a single place. The term can also be used […]
Scott Adams (of Dilbert) Sounds like an HSP
December 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, wrote a spectacularly grumpy blog post about how California’s ban on plastic bags is making shopping even more complex and frustrating for him. While the diatribe is humorous, it totally sounds like the rantings of an HSP to me. Some of the highlights: “When I’m ready to pay, I see […]
Us HSPs, we appreciate the small things.
December 24, 2013 by 4 Comments
“I Hate Sensitive People”
December 23, 2013 by 1 Comment
I discovered that some people were finding my blog by searching for the phrase, “I hate sensitive people.” Hi there, you!!!! I used to dislike sensitive people, too. When I was younger, I thought showing emotion or sensitivity was a weakness. I wanted to be tough. Being tough is cool! Being a “wuss” is not. […]
