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‘Normal’ Things That Overstimulate Me as a Highly Sensitive Person

‘Normal’ Things That Overstimulate Me as a Highly Sensitive Person

Highly sensitive people notice even the subtlest details — which can make “normal” things feel like way too much.

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Please Stop Doing These 9 Things to Highly Sensitive People

Please Stop Doing These 9 Things to Highly Sensitive People

1. Tell us to “push through” (when all we want is to rest and recharge)

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Why Are Vacations So Exhausting for Highly Sensitive People?

Why Are Vacations So Exhausting for Highly Sensitive People?

All too often, vacations turn into one big source of overwhelm for highly sensitive people. Here’s what an HSP expert says on making your trip relaxing instead.

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6 Affirmations Every Highly Sensitive Person Needs to Hear

6 Affirmations Every Highly Sensitive Person Needs to Hear

HSPs, how often do you get to hear that you are worthy — and that you are enough?

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For HSPs, ‘Compassion Fatigue’ Is All Too Real

For HSPs, ‘Compassion Fatigue’ Is All Too Real

HSPs are wired to care about others. So why does it leave us so shellshocked — and what can you do about it?

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This Is Why HSPs Can’t ‘Turn Off’ Sensing Other People’s Emotions

This Is Why HSPs Can’t ‘Turn Off’ Sensing Other People’s Emotions

As a highly sensitive person, you can’t just flip a switch and stop absorbing emotions. But can you learn to control it?

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27 Things You Do Because You’re a Highly Sensitive Person

27 Things You Do Because You’re a Highly Sensitive Person

For about 1 in 5 people, the world seems a little “louder” — and they may do some “strange” things to take it on.

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14 Things Highly Sensitive People Absolutely Need to Be Happy

14 Things Highly Sensitive People Absolutely Need to Be Happy

Due to a biological difference, HSPs process information deeply, so they need different things in life to be happy.

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Ask Alane: Why Do I Worry So Much and How Can I Stop?

Ask Alane: Why Do I Worry So Much and How Can I Stop?

Sensitive people were designed to think. A lot. But what do you do when “overthinking” becomes “over-worrying”?

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7 Common Struggles of Empaths and HSPs — and How to Turn Them Into Strengths

7 Common Struggles of Empaths and HSPs — and How to Turn Them Into Strengths

If you’re a sensitive empath, just being around other people can turn your day into a roll coaster. Here’s how to handle it — and your other biggest struggles.

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Does ‘Highly Sensitive’ Mean You’re a Deep Thinker?

Does ‘Highly Sensitive’ Mean You’re a Deep Thinker?

Highly sensitive people take in every detail and see every connection. Are they destined to be deep thinkers?

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The 12 Best Things About Being a Highly Sensitive Person

The 12 Best Things About Being a Highly Sensitive Person

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

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