HSP SOS

Emotions are amplified for a highly sensitive person... the good ones, the bad ones, and everything else in between. On this episode, Michelle and The Captain discuss sadness, depression, emotional snowballing, the neuroscience behind feelings, and share several different strategies for dealing with "the hurtz." Michelle also talks about her own recent bout of "the hurtz," and explains why being sad from time to time doesn't make her a broken person.

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Resources= Living Life Inside Out: Who You Are Matters by Dr. Edward Dreyfus http://www.amazon.com/Living-Life-Inside-Out-Matters/dp/1456461087 (Can be purchased through thecaptainspod.com amazon store on website)

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Imagine if you had to not only navigate your own emotions, but also the emotions of everyone else around you. What if you could hear people's thoughts, and you could see what others could not? Sounds like a highly sensitive nightmare, but for empaths this is a reality. On this episode, Michelle and The Captain talk about a unique group of highly sensitive people called empaths. Empaths are around 2% of the population, and this group often feels misunderstood, isolated, and overwhelmed. Listen to this episode to learn more about different types of empaths, the science behind all this energy talk, and ways to cope with the stress of being an empath. It's time to celebrate the gift of empathy and release the burden. All on episode #9 of HSP SOS!

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Highly sensitive extroverts are a minority within a minority population making up only 25-30% of the total HSP community. Michelle and The Captain discuss unique challenges for extroverts that are highly sensitive, as well as provide some tips for these individuals to remain happy and emotionally healthy. They also share their Myers-Briggs personality types, and discuss how highly sensitive extroverts and introverts often compliment one another in friendships and romantic relationships.

---- Links Myer's Briggs Online Personality Test http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test "6 Things Every Extrovert Has to Secretly Deal With" http://thoughtcatalog.com/macy-sto-domingo/2014/03/6-things-every-extrovert- secretly-has-to-deal-with/

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Do you have a unique connection with animals? Michelle and the Captain discuss why the gift of sensitivity allows highly sensitive persons to connect with animals at a very deep emotional level. They dive into the differences between the communication styles of cats and dogs, and talk about how these differences can help people practice empathy towards animals and other people. They also pay tribute to animal rights activist Temple Grandin, and talk about how she uses her Autism and sensitivity to the world around her to help make the lives of animals a little bit better. It's all about the Furry Feelz on this episode of HSP SOS. ------ Links Temple Grandin How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World by Sy Montgomery http://www.amazon.com/Temple-Grandin-Embraced-Autism-Changed/dp/0547443153 "Animals Are Not Things" Temple Grandin's paper mentioned in episode http://www.grandin.com/welfare/animals.are.not.things.html

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Michelle and The Captain discuss how Highly Sensitive People end up in toxic friendships and relationships. They explain the HSP and Narcissist connection, as well as provide some useful strategies on how to let go of negative people and maintain healthy, balanced interactions with friends. The two of them also respond to Shipmate Lynn's questions related to feeling ignored and bullied in friendships and conversations.

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Resources "How Highly Sensitive People Attract Narcissists and How to Disengage" by Jennifer Kass http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-20180/why-highly-sensitive-people-attract-narcissists-how-to-disengage.html

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Michelle and The Captain discuss the unique challenges faced by the highly sensitive male, as well as society's misconception of masculine sensitivity. Michelle talks about the highly sensitive men in her life, and the role men, women, and educators play in helping support the well-being of highly sensitive boys.

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Links to resources mentioned:

Peter Messerschmidt's article "HSP Topics: Understanding the Highly Sensitive Man" http://hspconnections.hubpages.com/hub/HSP-understanding-highly-sensitive-man Dr. Ted Zeff's book The Strong, Sensitive Boy http://www.amazon.com/The-Strong-Sensitive-Boy-Zeff/dp/0966074521 Picture taken by Michelle's father that is referenced in this episode:

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Keywords:

HSP, Highly Sensitive Person, Highly Sensitive Male, Highly Sensitive Man, Highly Sensitive Boys, Dr. Ted Zeff, Peter Messerschmidt, Elaine Aron, Sensory Processing Sensitivity, The Book of Life, HSP SOS

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#HSP #HighlySensitivePerson #HighlySensitiveMale #HighlySensitiveMan #HighlySensitiveBoys #DrTedZeff #PeterMesserschmidt #ElaineAron #SensoryProcessingSensitivity #TheBookOfLife #HSPSOS

Has a protagonist in a book or a character on a television show or movie ever become one of your closest friends? Have you cried or felt depressed at the end of a favorite series or death of a beloved character? Many highly sensitive persons form deep connections with the people in literature and films. This doesn't make them weird or socially awkward, as a matter of fact this all makes a lot of sense based on the characteristics of the highly sensitive trait. On this episode of HSP SOS, Michelle and The Captain discuss how imaginary friends and fictional characters can be beneficial for HSP children and adults. They also geek-out about something called superhero therapy!

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Links to resources mentioned:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcKYIYwFf58 TEDx "Adults Need More Imaginary Friends" by Andrew Roblyer

http://www.superhero-therapy.com/ Dr. Janina Scarlet's Super Hero Therapy Website https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/beyond-heroes-and-villains/201505/superhero-therapy-fears-do-not-make-heroes-any-less-heroic Psychology Today article that includes a YouTube link to The Doctor explaining different types of phobias found in Geek Literature http://nobullying.com/imaginary-friends/ Article about latest imaginary friend research. http://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/love-song-j-alfred-prufrock T.S. Eliot's Poem J. Alfred Prufrock, not Alfred J. Prufrock :) Watch the video that The Captain made while in Cardiff at Ianto's Shrine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pewAdR1rrTA

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For more Highly Sensitive Feelz, visit HSPSOS.com! -------- Keywords: Super Hero Therapy, Imaginary Friends, Mental Health, HSP, Elaine Aron, Highly Sensitive Persons, INFJ, introvert, Doctor Who, SuperHeroes, Iantos Shrine, Torchwood, X-Men, Comic Books, Star Trek, Star Wars, Spiderman, Ally Meets Pearl Jam, Battlestar Galactica, HSP SOS Hashtags: #SuperHeroTherapy #ImaginaryFriends #MentalHealth #HSP #ElaineAron #HighlySensitivePersons #INFJ #introvert #DoctorWho #SuperHeroes #IantosShrine #Torchwood #X-Men #ComicBooks #StarTrek #StarWars #Spiderman #AllyMeetsPearlJam #BattlestarGalactica #HSP SOS

Do people often ask you "what's wrong?" when you are perfectly fine? Do people regularly assume you aren't having a good time when you actually are enjoying yourself? Due to overstimulation and increased processing time associated with this, many highly sensitive people can come off as being rude in the moment. On this episode of HSP SOS, Michelle and The Captain talk about how highly sensitive people aren't always viewed as being the most sensitive when it comes to interpersonal relationships. They also offer some ways to handle this misconception with family and friends.

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Resting Bitch Face Clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v98CPXNiSk

Recommended Article "HSP Topics: The Challenge of Friendships" by Peter Messerschmidt: http://denmarkguy.hubpages.com/hub/HSP-Friendship

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For more Highly Sensitive Feelz, visit HSPSOS.com! -------- Keywords: HSP, Highly Sensitive Persons, Elaine Aron, Susan Cain, Quiet The Book, Sensory Processing Sensitivity, Bitchy Resting Face, Resting Bitch Face, ADHD, Introvert Hashtags: #HSP #HighlySensitivePersons #ElaineAron #SusanCain #QuietTheBook #SensoryProcessingSensitivity #BitchyRestingFace #RestingBitchFace #ADHD #Introvert

Do certain foods make you feel really heavy or off? Do some medications seem to have an adverse or really intense impact on your body physically? Have you been to the doctor for suspected "food allergies," but you've been told that nothing is wrong? Many highly sensitive persons are greatly impacted by what they eat and put into their bodies. On this episode of HSP SOS, Michelle and The Captain discuss food sensitivities and how many HSPs do better when paying close attention to how certain foods and medicines impact how they feel.

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Links to resources mentioned

Dr. Harry G. Hong "The Highly Sensitive Body" http://highlysensitivebody.com/highlysensbody.html Mari J. Dionne "The Captain's Lady- Mermaid Diet" http://www.thecaptainslady.com/themermaiddiet.htm Dr. Ted Zeff The Highly Sensitive Person's Survival Guidehttp://www.amazon.com/Highly-Sensitive-Persons-Survival-Guide/dp/1572243961

Michelle's Facebook Page Untainted World www.facebook.com/UntaintedOne

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For more Highly Sensitive Feelz, visit HSPSOS.com! -------- Keywords: HSP, Highly Sensitive Person, Ted Zeff, Elaine Aron, Mermaid Diet, Holistic Medicine, organic, Natural Foods, ADHD, Highly Sensitive Body, Food Sensitivity, HSP SOS, Food Allergies Hashtags: #HSP #HighlySensitivePerson #TedZeff #ElaineAron #MermaidDiet #HolisticMedicine #organic #NaturalFoods #ADHD #HighlySensitiveBody #FoodSensitivity #HSP SOS #FoodAllergies

Eating isn't always about fulfilling a physical need. Food can be a source of comfort, happiness, and sometimes even guilt. On this episode of HSP SOS, Michelle and The Captain share their own experiences with emotional eating and discuss how highly sensitive persons can develop a psychological relationship with the food that they eat or don't eat.

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hsp, highly sensitive person, food sensitivity, ADHD, Elaine Aron, Emotional Eating, over eating, eating disorders, HSP SOS

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#hsp, #highlysensitiveperson, #foodsensitivity, #ADHD, #ElaineAron, #EmotionalEating #overeating #eatingdisorders #HSPSOS