A highly sensitive person (HSP) is a neurodivergent individual who is thought to have an increased sensitivity to physical, emotional, or social stimuli. Everyone is sensitive to certain things. This is part of our experience. However, an HSP is experiencing things at a different level of sensitivity.
The term “highly sensitive person” was first coined by psychologists Elaine Aron and Arthur Aron in the mid-1990s. Elaine Aron published her book, “The Highly Sensitive Person,” in 1996, and interest in the concept has continued to grow ever since.
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HIGHLY SENSITIVE QUESTIONNAIRE
#1. Do you believe that you are more consciously aware of your surroundings than others?
#2. Do you get overwhelmed by loud noises, bright lights, or crowded places?
#3. Does your inner imagination feel rich and vivid?
#4. Do you struggle with sudden changes to your routine?
#5. Are you impacted by music, art, and/or creative expressions?
#6. Do you find that you have a difficult time focusing on tasks or projects?
#7. Do you avoid watching or listening to violent movies, videos, and/or music?
#8. Do you get distressed in a chaotic environment?
#9. Do changes in life seem to impact you differently than others?
#10. Do you become uncomfortable in loud environments?
#11. Do you feel drained after spending time with a large group of people?
#12. Do you avoid crowds and loud places?
#13. Do you feel other people’s emotions, including strangers?
#14. Do you prefer to spend most of your time at home?
#15. Are you sensitive to caffeine and specific types of foods and drinks?
#16. Do you find it challenging to concentrate when you are hungry?
#17. Does criticism deeply affect your thoughts?
#18. Do you have strong emotional reactions to situations and events when compared to others?
#19. Do you try to keep the people in your environment experiencing positive and healthy relationships?
#20. Do you spend time in deep thought about who you are?
If you answered Yes to most of these questions, you are most likely a highly sensitive person. It is important to become aware of your experiences and how they affect you physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Here are some ways to manage this sensitivity:
- Give yourself time to recharge in a quiet environment.
- Manage your own personal environment. Create a peaceful place as your sacred sanctuary at home.
- Practice deep breathing exercises to clear energies throughout your day.
- Take routine salt baths to clear heavier energies.
- Set healthy boundaries in relationships and activities.
- Spend time in meditation.
WRITTEN BY VIALET RAYNE, MAGICAL CREATOR OF DISCOVER YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS
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