The Highly Sensitive Person Podcast

53. FAQs about HSPs (for those who are not highly sensitive)

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This episode is especially for those who do not have the trait of high sensitivity. It's for those who don't understand HSP, yet want to learn more about it to support someone in their life. In this show, I cover some "Frequently Asked Questions" about HSPs to clear up some misconceptions about the trait. Including:

  1. Aren’t “sensitive” people just drama queens and crybabies?
  2. Is “Highly Sensitive Person” a made-up thing people use as an excuse to act a certain way?
  3. Can’t you just toughen up?
  4. My partner was diagnosed as highly sensitive. How can they make it better?
  5. I feel like I’m walking on eggshells around my highly sensitive partner/friend. They get upset at everything.
  6. How can I better understand my highly sensitive partner/friend/family member?

    7. Related content on this blog:  

    • HSP Podcast #27: About the science behind high sensitivity
    • Blog post: How to Explain Being an HSP to Your Partner
    • HSP Podcast #7: Explaining HSP to Your Partner
    • Blog post: Understanding your HSP Partner (for non-HSPs)

      • Related content on the web:

      • How to deal with Highly Sensitive People by Jim Hallowes
      • The Difference Between Highly Sensitive and Hypersensitive - via Psychology Today
      • Are You A Highly Sensitive Person? Here’s The Science Behind This Personality Type
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