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Compassion Fatigue

Compassion Fatigue

I read about the recent suicide of well-known and respected animal behaviorist Sophia Yin with a heavy, heavy heart. I becameĀ familiar with her as I threw myself into the world of dog ownership and training several months ago. A thoughtful piece about her in...
HSP Podcast #11: I Hate Being Highly Sensitive

HSP Podcast #11: I Hate Being Highly Sensitive

http://media.blubrry.com/hsp/traffic.libsyn.com/highlysensitiveperson/HSP_ep11_hate.mp3Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSWhy can’t I ever be happy with the way things are? Why do little things bother me? Why do I complain so much? Why can’t I be normal? These...
Robin Williams, Suicide, and Depression

Robin Williams, Suicide, and Depression

I was shocked and saddened when I heard that Robin Williams ended his life, as I’m sure we all were. I wasn’t an especially huge fan of his, but I liked the guy. He’s been around my entire life. I remember watching Mork and Mindy as a kid. To hear...
HSPs and Depression

HSPs and Depression

Is there a connection between being a highly sensitive person and depression? According to Dr. Elaine Aron’s research: Yes and No; it depends. To super-simplify: If an HSP grew up in a non-supportive environment, they areĀ more likely to be depressed. If an HSP...