This is one of the questions I’m asked the most. We will discuss some of the challenges you have named and the benefits of talking about the trait.

HSPs have named the following on why it might be hard to tell people:

Don’t know how to describe it

Shame about being highly sensitive

Don’t think people are interested in it

Worry people think you are asking for special treatment

Don’t want people to think you are different

Talking about the trait and telling others has the following benefits:

Normalizes and validates the trait

Spreads awareness and education about our gifts

Helps others understand you

Your needs need to be known to be met

Educating others helps you express your needs too, which improves your relationships

You can help and connect to other HSPs

Leads to self-advocacy  &  advocacy about the trait

Your mental health/medical professionals care can benefit you and all the HSPs that come after you

It grows self-acceptance that improves everything

We love hearing from you about what you found helpful. Please share this episode with others to help spread awareness and education of the trait.