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The ‘Blessing’ and ‘Curse’ of Being a Highly Sensitive Person

The ‘Blessing’ and ‘Curse’ of Being a Highly Sensitive Person

For HSPs, the world can seem harsh and simply “too much.” So how do you turn your sensitivity into a blessing rather than a curse?

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The Difference Between the Highly Sensitive Brain and the ‘Typical’ Brain

The Difference Between the Highly Sensitive Brain and the ‘Typical’ Brain

Is the HSP brain the most powerful social machine in the known universe?

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Do Highly Sensitive People Attract Narcissists?

Do Highly Sensitive People Attract Narcissists?

The narcissist is the highly sensitive person’s “shadow self.” Here’s why HSPs may be prone to attracting them — and what to do about it.

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12 Secrets About Being in a Relationship With a Highly Sensitive Person

12 Secrets About Being in a Relationship With a Highly Sensitive Person

Dating a highly sensitive person isn’t like dating other people. Here’s what we wish our partners knew.

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Why Do Highly Sensitive People Get Overwhelmed Easily? (And How to Fix It)

Why Do Highly Sensitive People Get Overwhelmed Easily? (And How to Fix It)

Do you frequently find yourself feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? This might be why — and what you can do about it.

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There Are 3 ‘Types’ of HSPs. Which One Are You?

There Are 3 ‘Types’ of HSPs. Which One Are You?

Are you a super feeler, a super sensor, or an ‘aesthete’?

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Is Being a Highly Sensitive Person the Same as Having Autism?

Is Being a Highly Sensitive Person the Same as Having Autism?

Highly sensitive people are often mistaken for individuals with autism, or even told it’s the same thing. But science suggests there’s a world of difference. Is there?

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The Difference Between Introverts, Empaths, and Highly Sensitive People

The Difference Between Introverts, Empaths, and Highly Sensitive People

Although they share some similar traits, they’re not the same.

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5 Misconceptions Every Highly Sensitive Person Has to Deal With

5 Misconceptions Every Highly Sensitive Person Has to Deal With

Here are the five biggest misconceptions about high sensitivity — and the truth that people need to understand instead.

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13 Signs That You’re an Empath

13 Signs That You’re an Empath

An empath is someone who is highly sensitive to the emotions of others. They feel everything — sometimes even physically.

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How to Explain High Sensitivity to People Who Don’t ‘Get’ It

How to Explain High Sensitivity to People Who Don’t ‘Get’ It

With only 20 percent of the population being highly sensitive, most people don’t “get” it. These five truths explain what high sensitivity really is.

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Why Travel Is Hard for HSPs (and How to Enjoy It More)

Why Travel Is Hard for HSPs (and How to Enjoy It More)

Travel is supposed to be magical. But if you’re a highly sensitive person, travel is often the opposite: one big source of stress and overwhelm.

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