Why Highly Sensitive People Struggle to Make Friends (and How to Change That)
Seemingly nice ‘friends’ are everywhere. So why do HSPs struggle to find friendships that matter?
Seemingly nice ‘friends’ are everywhere. So why do HSPs struggle to find friendships that matter?
I did my best to fit in and be like everyone else, not realizing that fitting in wasn’t the same as belonging.
These “little” things make highly sensitive people happy — and, collectively, they amount to “big” things.
Does your favorite morning beverage leave you feeling jittery or anxious? You might be a highly sensitive person.
HSPs thrive in relationships where they feel seen, heard, and valued. And if we want alone time to recharge, our partner knows not to take it personally.
Childhood emotional neglect can leave any child with difficulties that last into adulthood. But for a highly sensitive person, it can be crippling.
How do I stop taking critical comments so personally — and without having an anxiety attack?
My emotional reactivity, anxiety, and shame weren’t only about being a highly sensitive person — it also had to do with unhealed trauma.
“Stop being so sensitive” is probably your least favorite phrase — but is it part of a much bigger problem?
Not everyone is safe to have in your life, and some are like poison. Here are the five worst types of unsafe people for HSPs.
One example of overwhelm is if other people’s emotional baggage makes you feel like it’s yours — and it’s heavy for your highly sensitive soul.
Both introverts and sensitive people are creative and introspective, but only one of them craves solitude.
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