Men and women are equally likely to be highly sensitive. So why do HSP men look — and act — so different?

Here are 14 of the most amazing things I’ve discovered about HSPs in my work as a psychologist.

Sensitive people put a lot of resources into imagining — and planning — the future. What do you do if none of it works out?

“We have the ability to pick up on every sense in a magnified way,” I explained. “You know how Superman can hear the tiniest pin drop from far away?”

There’s a reason other people look to you when the going gets tough.

Some experiences are universal, at least for HSPs. How many of these crazymaking struggles have you had to deal with?

In order for people to start seeing sensitivity in a more positive light, we first need to change the way we talk about it.

As an HSP, you may not be able to fly an invisible ship like Wonder Woman, but you have your own brand of superpowers.

You can’t just “turn it off” when it comes to being an HSP. But your sensitivity does bring five unique gifts that set HSPs apart. Do they make it worth it?

Being an HSP can be frustrating, exhausting, and just plain hard. Do the good parts make it all worthwhile?

Living with anyone is challenging, but more so when you’re an HSP who’s affected by everything in your environment.

Highly sensitive people are wired differently — and “little” things can cause us BIG stress. Here are 21 worst offenders.