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Before I Realized I Was an HSP, I Hid My Sensitivity for Decades. Here’s How I ‘Coped’

Before I Realized I Was an HSP, I Hid My Sensitivity for Decades. Here’s How I ‘Coped’

I did my best to fit in and be like everyone else, not realizing that fitting in wasn’t the same as belonging.

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7 Little Things That Make Highly Sensitive People Happy

7 Little Things That Make Highly Sensitive People Happy

These “little” things make highly sensitive people happy — and, collectively, they amount to “big” things.

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14 Reasons I’m Thankful for Being a Highly Sensitive Person

14 Reasons I’m Thankful for Being a Highly Sensitive Person

I may be quirky, I may cry easily, but I’d never give up these 14 things about being a highly sensitive person.

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10 Things That Just Don’t Make Sense to Highly Sensitive People

10 Things That Just Don’t Make Sense to Highly Sensitive People

These “normal” behaviors are foreign, uncomfortable, and often downright baffling to sensitive souls.

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10 Things I Never Realized I Do Because I’m an HSP

10 Things I Never Realized I Do Because I’m an HSP

From tearing up when I see a cute dog to overthinking (everything), now I know it’s because of my high sensitivity.

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4 Reasons Why I Love Sleeping Alone as a Highly Sensitive Person

4 Reasons Why I Love Sleeping Alone as a Highly Sensitive Person

Highly sensitive people need time alone to recharge, even when they’re sleeping.

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If You Find These 10 Things Overwhelming, You Might Be an HSP

If You Find These 10 Things Overwhelming, You Might Be an HSP

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.

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Are You an Introvert, a Highly Sensitive Person, or Both?

Are You an Introvert, a Highly Sensitive Person, or Both?

Both introverts and sensitive people are creative and introspective, but only one of them craves solitude.

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Sensitive to Scary Movies? You’re Not Alone

Sensitive to Scary Movies? You’re Not Alone

You’re not watching the same movie I’m watching.

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Why Are Highly Sensitive People Attracted to Jobs That Burn Them Out?

Why Are Highly Sensitive People Attracted to Jobs That Burn Them Out?

To HSPs, job satisfaction is often about doing meaningful work. But due to their extremely high levels of empathy, this work can also burn them out.

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Why Highly Sensitive People Hate Busy Schedules and Feeling Rushed

Why Highly Sensitive People Hate Busy Schedules and Feeling Rushed

Due to their wiring, highly sensitive people observe more, think more, and move slower — which is a good thing.

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This Is a Better Term for ‘Highly Sensitive Person’

This Is a Better Term for ‘Highly Sensitive Person’

Sometimes it’s hard to see the good in being sensitive because people often think of it as a bad thing.

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