meloncauli from UK on September 09, 2012: This is an extremely interesting hub and researched well. I'm completely against that train of thought as there are highly sensitive people out there who are extroverted and extremely successful due to being brought up in loving families where they were nurtured and supported. I just registered for The Clearing in NorCal. It is also possible to overreact to daily stressors or relationship issues, particularly if you become emotionally aggressive as a response. This most colorful term was coined by a professor of family studies and human development so it is no surprise then that only children and their parents are being studied. Timidity and shyness Yet, you also love the peace and calmth of coming home and doing absolutely nothing! Aron, who has written multiple studies and books on high sensitivity, including The Highly Sensitive Person, also developed a self-test (which you can take here) to help you determine if you are highly sensitive. I hope that you get just as much out of this theory as I did. High sensitivity applies across a few different categories. In this way, life’s daily stressors often add up to more frustration for the highly sensitive. Often, on the other side of a decision things look different, and this gives you a chance to imagine more vividly that you are already there." Okay, I am all three too!!! Strength comes from embracing who you really are. It is the only thing that ever has." In his study, he observed 19 babies but the temperament wasn't revealed until he observed the 19th baby. 2012;16(3):262-82. doi:10.1177/1088868311434213, Liss M, Mailloux J, Erchull MJ. I read Aron's book several years ago, and it helped me understand my personal history. I’m definitely an empath. This is according to Saskia also one of the biggest risks of being an extrovert HSP & HSS. Life coaches refer to those daily energy drains that we all have as ​tolerations, as in “things we tolerate” that create stress and aren’t strictly necessary. Here is the irrefutable evidence. You’ve had lower back pain or achy joints, or have injured a joint at some point in your life. They become overwhelmed when they have a lot to do. They may also be stressed by things that may roll off of other people’s backs. A while ago, I came across this theory about HSP types on a Dutch blog by HSP-coach Saskia Klaaysen. Here is what stood out in Shallis’ survey: When I was young, I found I always had an impact on street lights. Thank you for this enlightenment, I am intrigued by it, and will be doing some more investigating on my own, as I have a five year old daughter who is exhibiting signs of being just like me. Reading through that list, only one word comes to mind: HSP. Why can't I get over it all ready, and as you so eloquently put it, "toughen up." This theory has helped me to identify my needs in relation to my high sensitivity and personality even better. J Pers Soc Psychol. An introvert HSP likes to think about the big questions in life, deal with their emotions and they are full of ideas. By now, we can see that there is a familiar pattern here. You’ve had an experience that seemed like someone who’d died was visiting you. How interesting that the ability to recall dreams with clarity is an ability attributed to HSPs! I check off all but one in each type. Being highly sensitive means that you are more sensitive when it comes to external and internal stimulation. "So a lot of it is very cultural -- the same person who is told, 'Oh, you're too sensitive,' in certain cultures, it's considered an asset," he says. The effects of criticism are especially amplified in highly sensitive people. Richard J ONeill (author) from Bangkok, Thailand on September 12, 2012: What a great hub, well researched and written. Empathy is a trait all highly sensitive people possess in abundance, some much more than others but this empathic nature is nothing new as emotional empaths have been around for far longer than HSPs, at least as far as the name is concerned. If you said “yes” to two or more of the qualities listed above, it’s likely that you’re the type of Highly Sensitive Person that I call the “Intuitive Empath.”. You’ve had a prophetic dream or you feel like you get messages in your dreams. It's Good To Be Sensitive! Dabrowski studied gifted children and identified five areas of extreme intensity that he termed "over-excitablities," or more appropriately to this article, "supersensitivities.". Peter Messerschmidt from Port Townsend on January 12, 2013: The more quality information about High Sensitivity is available in the public arena, the better off we all become. Why do I cry at the drop of a hat? Thin Boundary Person. However, this is not a blanket rule -- there are some highly sensitive people who may have had parents who provided an understanding and supportive environment that would make it easier for them to participate in group sports, Zeff says. Anne-Kathrin Walter is a writer, social media expert and the co-founder of HiSensitives. You have seen or sensed ghosts or other beings. A highly sensitive person (HSP) experiences the world differently than others. 10. Highly sensitive people are more aware of subtleties and details that could make decisions harder to make, Aron says. Once upon a time, I, like many other highly sensitive people, had no inkling as to why I was unable to toughen up, despite repeated exposure to trying situations and enough public humiliations to fill two lifetimes of a normal person, I was still as sensitive as ever! I have 2 of your books and am a 1-9-6. According to Professor Bruce Ellis, orchid children are "biologically sensitive to context" which simply means they are somewhat more sensitive than their "dandelion" cousins who are able to thrive in and adapt to any environment they may find themselves in. However, she mentions that it is a common misconception that all of these 30% high sensation seekers must be extroverts. Parents of highly sensitive children, in particular, need to "realize these are really great kids, but they need to be handled in the right way," Aron says. It's brilliant to know that your daughter is also a sensitive soul like you. For instance, highly sensitive people may be more aware of where their cart is at the grocery store -- not because they're afraid someone will steal something out of it, but because they don't want to be rude and have their cart blocking another person's way. This means they tend to be creative, insightful, and empathetic, but it also means they’re more prone than others to stress and overwhelm. They are more often perfectionists, but may also be more aware of the ways that this stress is not inevitable and of how it is affecting them. Here are just some of the gifts an emotional empath possesses: Another sensitive type that bears all the hallmarks of a HSP. Nice to put a name to it. Many highly sensitive people and empaths still see their trait as a weakness, and HiSensitives wants to change that. Sounds far-fetched, I know but then the proof is in the pudding right? "People can say something negative, [and] a non-HSP [highly sensitive person] can say, 'Whatever,' and it doesn't affect them," Zeff says. However, she mentions that it is a common misconception that all of these 30% high sensation seekers must be extroverts. It was incredible just how many types of sensitivity I discovered that all differ slightly from one-another in subtle ways, but are most assuredly the same thing—HSPs—just labeled differently. David from Kingston on September 17, 2015: very interesting article. Relate mostly with three, but have of one and two also. Announcing the release of our documentary Sensitive Lovers: A Deeper Look into their Relationships. I just wanted to add that today it is thought (findings of recent studies) that, "All gifted people are HSP's, but not all HSP's are necessarily gifted." I agree with your findings. Highly sensitive people may benefit from finding ways to cope with the stresses they often face. Thank you for that most valuable information, professor. While the highs can be joyous, the lows can present challenges that can affect your stress levels, relationships, and ability to cope. The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon Rocked My World. This blogs explains the four types of HSP's. But there ARE ways you can learn to live successfully if you have this kind of sensitivity, to have complete control over how open you are at any particular moment. Patricia Wilbarger, an occupational therapist and counseling psychologist, coined the term "sensory defensiveness" some time in the 1990s—but it wasn't Professor Wilbarger who became famous for the term. What Drives You Crazy About Other People? By now, you most likely have figured out that you are highly sensitive. Can you be all three? Social Comparison. Here are the other characteristics experienced by these people: There’s a lot of information out there about “sensitives”, which are people that are characterized as follows: As well as the usual traits and behaviors always associated with highly sensitive people, in regards to sensitives there is always mention of psychic ability and extra-sensory perception beyond that of normal human beings. Love Poetry, music and drama Sharilee Swaity from Canada on September 15, 2012: Rich, bravo! Here are some of the extra-sensory abilities mentioned: In 1981, American psychologists Sheryl C. Wilson and Theodore X. Barber discovered this trait in people, and stated that it affected about 4% of the population. Due to a biological difference that they’re born with, highly sensitive people are more aware of subtleties and process information deeply. Being a highly sensitive person means you are more likely to feel things deeply, whether those things are positive or negative. Even if there is no "right" or "wrong" decision -- for example, it's impossible to choose a "wrong" flavor of ice cream -- highly sensitive people will still tend to take longer to choose because they are weighing every possible outcome.

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