Complex. Highly sensitive. Intense. Creative. Gifted. If you have a rainforest mind, these are just some of the adjectives that might describe you.

I used to think there must be something wrong with me if I enjoy this much alone time. In reality, it’s because HSPs process things a little differently.

Since HSPs are very affected by stimuli, like the scent of a freshly painted wall, chemical sensitivity can feel all the more intense.

If you often feel completely drained, you may have “energy leaks.” The sooner you identify them, the sooner you can fix the leaks.

For me, it’s kind of fun to look back at something I used to do and say, “Aha! There was my high sensitivity rearing its head again.”

1 in 5 people are born with a trait that causes them feel emotions strongly — and cry easily.

Warning: Never say these things to a highly sensitive person under any circumstances — no “if”s, “and”s, or “but”s about it.

Some may think sensitivity is a weakness, but I believe being highly sensitive is a gift — and it’s definitely the kind that keeps on giving.

Science suggests emotions are “contagious” — and some people catch them more than others.

When you’re a highly sensitive person, New Year’s resolutions like “Make more money” aren’t going to cut it. But here are ones that will.

You might be surprised which of the 16 types test as highly sensitive people — and which don’t.

Between gift shopping and endless amounts of small talk, the holidays can be a challenging time for HSPs. But scheduling in alone time can help.