Many of the struggles of being Highly Sensitive are due to being overstimulated and emotionally exhausted. They are also more impacted by strong sensory input such as bright lights, loud noises, strong smells or rough textures. HSPs notice subtle details that others miss such as non-verbal cues and small changes in their environment. S - Sensitive to Subtleties/Sensory Stimuli HSPs feel both positive and negative emotions more intensely than non-HSPs. E - Emotional Responsiveness/Empathyīrain scans have shown that HSPs have more active mirror neurons which are responsible for feelings of empathy for others and more activity in areas that are involved with emotional responses. Since HSPs notice more subtle details in their environments and are more emotionally impacted by social stimulation, it makes sense that they are more likely to get overstimulated and exhausted by high levels of input. This may result in slower decision making and more transition time between tasks. Therefore, HSPs are always taking in a lot of information around them and thinking deeply about it. HSPs are also wired to pause and reflect before engaging. The Highly Sensitive brain has a more active insula, the part of the brain that helps enhance perception and increase self-awareness. High Sensitivity can manifest in many ways, but generally shows up as the following four characteristics (D.O.E.S) that are present across the lifespan: D - Depth of Processing How do I know if I am a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?
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