Have you ever wondered why certain people in your life seem to react more intensely to the world around them? Whether it’s a ...

Highly sensitive people move through the world like emotional tuning forks—picking up on subtleties most others miss, feeling deeply, and reacting to things others barely register. But to the outside ...

Being a Highly Sensive Person can sometimes feel like a curse, but there are some ways it can also lead to interpersonal strengths. Five strengths Highly Sensitive People may have: (Not every HSP will ...

If you've ever found yourself wincing at sounds no one else seems to hear or feeling completely drained after a trip to the grocery store, you might be what experts call a "highly sensitive person." ...

Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) can feel like a rollercoaster ride. HSPs experience their surroundings more intensely, which can lead to sensory overload. Imagine sitting in a math class, ...

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Source: Emiliano Vittoriosi / Unsplash For many, emotional sensitivity is a fact of life. According to therapist Karyn Hall in her book, The Emotionally Sensitive Person: Finding Peace When Emotions ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Your strengths as a highly sensitive person might be underestimated, but ...

The meta-analysis of 33 studies, the first of its kind, looked at the relationship between sensitivity and common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. Researchers found there was a ...