How to Cope With Light Sensitivity as an HSP
Light sensitivity is common among HSPs — from overhead fluorescent lights at work to sunlight coming through the bedroom window.
Light sensitivity is common among HSPs — from overhead fluorescent lights at work to sunlight coming through the bedroom window.
Highly sensitive people need a bit of extra emotional armor to take on emotionally charged events.
HSPs may be more sensitive to constructive criticism, because they feel things more deeply than others.
Knowing what triggers you — and having a plan for when you find yourself in a stressful situation — can help you feel less overwhelmed.
Since HSPs are prone to overstimulation, it’s essential that you incorporate certain habits into your life to help your sensitive soul calm down.
Overstimulation? No thanks.
Every activity comes with an “energy cost.” But it doesn’t have to leave you energy-bankrupt.
Not everyone is meant to drive for 16 hours straight.
If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive” or you’re “reading too much into it,” it may be gaslighting.
Since HSP brains rarely rest, it’s even more important for us to find ways to feel at peace in the world.
HSPs may be more sensitive to constructive criticism, because they feel things more deeply than others.
HSPs often feel like they’re different from other people, but when they have a trusted community, they nourish themselves with human connection.
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