Are you an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person)?

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I found a lot I could relate to in this video.

https://www.verywellmind.com/highly-sensitive-persons-traits-that-create-more-stress-4126393

"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."

Of notable mention is the suggestion for teachers to recognize highly sensitive children. It's not a choice to be sensitive, but a trait we're born with. Sensitivity is a spectrum, some are moreso than others.

The value in this post, is determining more of whom you are and learning to be your best self. Learning to engage with others, and for those whom are HSV... learning to protect yourself in a world that will chew you up if you don't protect yourself.

I'm HSP

I'm not sensitive

[Lliam]

This was interesting. I wasn't aware of HSP.
After reading the article, I can relate to a lot of it. Even though I might scoff at people who self-identify as HSP or empaths, I fall somewhere in that spectrum.

I don't like slasher movies. I love action movies and bad guys getting what they deserve, but I don't like innocent people being harmed.

I am deeply moved by beauty, either expressed in art, nature, or the human spirit. Witnessing tragedy, injustice, generosity, tenderness, and displays of genuine emotion can cause me to mist up. I'm empathetic and tend to wear my emotions on my sleeve. I'm also a romantic.

I can really relate to this one: "You may be grateful for the life you have. Highly sensitive people appreciate a fine wine, a good meal, or a beautiful song on a level that most people can't access." I pursue enjoyment and seek mental and sensory experience.

I'm not overwhelmed by sensory stimuli like noisy crowds, bright lights, or uncomfortable clothing. I don't care for noisy crowds but sometimes I enjoy loud music, bright lights, energy, and thrills. I went to an average of one rock concert a week during the '70s and have attended large festivals. But I hate night clubs, casinos, neon lights, bustling crowds and city life.

I do need a certain amount of peace and quiet.

I do have a rich and complex inner life, complete with deep thoughts and strong feelings that go with them.

I can be my own worst critic in some cases. I try to see myself objectively. When performing music, I'm aware every mistake, even when nobody else notices. It's applause and appreciation that reinforces my confidence. I do need affirmation and praise. It inspires me to be my best.

I am very much prone to rumination and self-analysis.

I tend to be a perfectionist. If I spend time getting something 90% right, I can't imagine not doing what is necessary to get it as close to 100% as possible. That means that I often spend an inordinate amount of time planning. My wife is the opposite.

I form close bonds with some people, especially my wife. I'm extremely loyal and find disloyalty upsetting.

I treasure emotions just as I do sensory experience, but I'm not ruled by emotions. I value logic, so I am not easily manipulated by emotionalism.

So I do have some HSP characteristics, but not to an extreme extent. I think I embody the positive aspects.

[Guy13]

We are not impulsively determined mechanisms without free will and choice. Being sensitive and acting sensitively or defensively to what everyone says are different things.

[NathanDavis]

I used to be... as a very young child, but not anymore

[exitseven]

Yes, I just keep it buried most of the time.

[Blackcupcake]

nope, very very very very far from that lol

[Agape93]

Definitely not

[AsaKyo]

Not really

[Jmmmfi4]

Yes I am