Am I A Highly Sensitive Person?

Do you feel overwhelmed in crowded places?

Do you get affected by the energy and moods of the people around you?

Are you sensitive to lights and sounds?

Do you experience difficulty with transitions and change?

Are you sensitive to caffeine and medications?

Do you feel drained after spending time with people?

Do you startle easily?

Do you avoid violence in television and movies?

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you are a highly sensitive person (HSP). High sensitivity is a personality trait, and each HSP experiences different things depending on their situation. For example, when you are young and don’t know that you are an HSP, you may experience feelings of overwhelm with sensory input and emotions.

Based on your answers, you are displaying some signs of an HSP. If you are an HSP, you are ultra-sensitive to sensory input, to your own and other people’s emotions, and the environment. HSPs have several unique experiences. They often have a strong intuition and also experience exhaustion. Because their highly sensitive brains process stimuli more deeply, they get tired more easily. Also, they are likely to be overwhelmed and deeply emotional. Being an HSP is not a disorder, but a personality trait. However, it may be helpful to better understand this personality trait to explore ways to cope

Based on your answers, you are displaying the signs typically seen among individuals who are HSPs. Being HSP can make you feel a little different. However, remember it’s not a disorder, and it’s not something you should treat. Instead, you should better understand this personality trait to explore ways to cope. Also, don’t be afraid to embrace discomfort as part of your experience. You may find it helpful to connect with others who are HSP as well, and to draw on your strengths. Lastly, you can always reach out to a therapist to help you develop healthy coping skills.