Posted by gardenergirl on March 9, 2004, at 19:26:36
In reply to Hypersensitivity: How can I chill out, posted by devon00 on March 9, 2004, at 17:49:54
Oh I think I really understand this about you. I am highly sensitive, too. I have been accused of making moutains out of molehills. But to me, because I am reacting so much more intensely to stimuli than others, they ARE mountains.
I recommend this book: "The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You" by Elaine Aron. It's relatively inexpensive and is available from Amazon and probably most bookstores. When I read it, it was like coming home. Like she wrote the book about me. It really helps you to understand your special trait (and it IS special, but also a burden) and how to cope with it.
Please know that only about 15-20 percent of the population is highly sensitive like we are. That means that the majority of people likely will not understand what you are responding to. Thus, they say insensitive things and make you appear weak.
We sensitive people need to take extra care of ourselves. It takes a lot out of you responding more intenstly to everyday stimuli. We need time to recharge.
Please take care and keep posting.
gg
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