A highly sensitive person (HSP) is a term for those who are thought to have an increased or deeper central nervous system sensitivity to physical, emotional, or social stimuli.1 Some refer to this as having sensory processing sensitivity, or SPS for short. While highly sensitive people are...
A Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is a term used to describe individuals who have a heightened sensitivity to their environment, including stimuli such as sights, sounds, and emotions. HSPs process information more deeply and have a greater awareness of subtleties in their environment, making them ...
Highly sensitive persons (HSP) are ultra-aware of sensory input, other people, and their environment. Heightened sensitivity is a personality trait often resulting in increased conscientiousness, meticulousness, and empathy. For some, seeking mental health support can help HSPs develop coping skills, m...
As a student or worker, a HSP also differs from other people. In school, an HSP may not raise his hand a lot, because he is processing the information on his own. An HSP does not necessarily like being the center of attention so, whether at school or work, he will underperform when...
If you’ve ever wondered if you’re more sensitive than others around you, you might be a highly sensitive person (HSP). But what is a highly sensitive person? Although it’s easy to assume that a HSP experiences a greater reaction to sad situations and criticism, and is therefore more ...
I want to dig into a topic I deal with a lot in the realm of healing trauma, nervous system health,and all things neuroplasticity: a Highly Sensitive Person. The term Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is a common one these days, and it’s someone who is hyper-attuned to the world they ...
(Not sure if you’re an HSP? Check out my post,21 Signs That You’re a Highly Sensitive Person.) What is it really like being an HSP? Here are five truths that describe my experience — that will hit home if you’re also an HSP. ...
In my early forties, I felt empowered when I discovered that I am a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). (The term was coined by Elaine Aron, PhD in her now famous book entitled The Highly Sensitive Person.) I now understand that being an HSP is a gift and for this I am truly grateful....
A person with very high SPS has “hypersensitivity” or is defined as a highly sensitive person (HSP). There are other parts of the autism spectrum such as Asperger’s Syndrome (AS), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Not ...
A highly sensitive person (HSP) is a neurodivergent individual who is thought to have an increased or deeper central nervous system sensitivity to physical, emotional, or social stimuli.1Some refer to this as having sensory processing sensitivity, or SPS for short. We're all sensitive about cert...