How to come out of depression as a Highly Sensitive Person

There is a statistic that says half of Highly Sensitive People (now known as High Sensory Intelligence) are in depression in the West. It does need NOT to be this way and there is actually quite a positive reason that is causing this. Many of us didn't get the training we needed to recognise the tremendous advantages and intended purpose of this trait. In this video, I discuss how we can shift the sense of invalidation and self-rejection many of us struggle with. The truth is that many of us had to learn to hide our High Sensory abilities in order to feel accepted as children. This means we lost conscious awareness and access to them. However we know they are there and deep within we know intuitively we have an important role to play. No matter how distant that feels for you right now, it is this knowing that will guide you back to personal alignment and fulfilment. Depression in our case is often feedback that we are trying to be someone that it is not in alignment with who we really are. It is the sense we have that there is actually nothing wrong with us, it is just the fact we can't seem to engage our truth and find our place. There is a way through, I have done it and I have facilitated many others through it too... Let me share with you how I made my own journey from self-rejection back to self-acknowledgement and onto personal fulfilment and meaning. Please let me know if this resonates for you...
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-------------About Willow-------------
Willow is the creator of the High Sensory Method™️. He specialises in facilitating people with the trait of Sensory Processing Sensitivity (aka the Highly Sensitive Person) to recognise their ability as High Sensory Intelligence®. To activate them into service in alignment with their gifts and purpose. To support them to recognise their natural ability to become specialist coaches, facilitators, consultants and healers in their own field. To take their own businesses to the next level towards automation and leadership. Unique circumstances during Willow's childhood lead to the burying of his authentic self and complete misalignment to the work he was destined for. He began to carve his own path into understanding how empathic entrepreneurs with sensory processing sensitivity can learn to use their genetic traits to their advantage. As an adult this lead to a lifelong enquiry and practise into learning powerful energetic alignment techniques to re-engage with the authentic self. Having successfully facilitated the development of seven figure businesses his practise has taken him all over the world. Speaking internationally, training in a broad range of fields and facilitating others for more than twenty years. He specialises in process design, business automation, leadership training and transition facilitation. Especially associated with the identity shift from High Sensitivity into High Sensory Intelligence concerning personal alignment and ownership.
LinkedIn profile: / willowmcintosh
Find out more here: inluminance.com
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[@belleh7158]

As an empath and HSP who has dealt with depression and anxiety on and off for years, im so glad I’ve found your wonderful channel. Thank you so much ✨✨✨✨

[@inluminance]

My pleasure and thank you for your lovely message. I am so pleased to hear this! There is such a wonderful shift possible for us. 🙏✨

[@stevec404]

"Come back to a place of self love and acceptance" Tears. Have I been depressed lately? Only for decades. Keep showing the way. Your purpose is fulfilled through the lives you touch...like mine. Thank you.

[@inluminance]

Thank you again for wonderful words and support Steve, so pleased this has been helpful 🙏✨

[@jessicanilsson5941]

Im a mask ! I got servere fatigue , because of abuse , i always press, and take way others , my nervous system are in fight flight freezeläge all time

[@sophiavasalou8833]

Hello kind man! I just found this video. I am feeling relieved to listen from you about… me. We share the same « language » of communication. The same quality. I don’t know your personal journey. But you seem happy, balanced and aligned and that means a LOT for me in this moment. 🙏

[@inluminance]

I am so pleased to hear this. I very much appreciate your message. Thank you 🙏 ✨

[@CraigZuber-hh1uc]

Thank you so much Willow! Keep doing this work please. I am learning so much about myself and feel so seen. I feel like there is finally hope to come out of my lifelong depression!!!

[@inluminance]

I am so pleased this has been helpful for you, this is wonderful to hear. Thank you for your message!

[@clare5571]

Just found your channel this morning. I’ve had a sense of deep thinking and being aware of how everyone feels since I was about 4. This trait has helped my nursing career for sure and has positives, my children comment that I’m always there for them, but my goodness I’ve suffered because of it too! 43 now and learning how to not let fear control me and still finding out who I am. Anyway, little share there. Thank you for your work

[@inluminance]

Thank you for sharing Clare! Great to have you with us. So pleased you are aware of the positives, there are so many to discover in each of us.

[@clairebear2975]

Thank you for posting this. I will look at more of your content to see if it helps. At the moment I am so exhausted from it, and am tired of being so sensitive.

[@inluminance]

I do understand and thank you for reaching out. It can help to consider the area of life we are most fascinated by. This will help reveal how you are processing and its purpose. Once we make this shift in our awareness, it can make a world of difference. I’m often referring to this in other videos too, hope they are helpful for you.

[@0727JustMe]

Me, too.

[@mikaela353]

Depresion is gone when you spend time by the sea alone (my case). It gives me motivation and wanting to do things I love. Cycling and travelling makes me happy, this raises my mood and makes me feel like a child. So the answer for me as a highly sensitive person is sea and forest.

[@candycottrell6469]

I really relate to your words. My two favorite places to be, and I keep my different exercise activities l enjoy because that inner little girl loved to play and exercise.

[@inluminance]

I love this! We have different places that make us happy and I’m so glad you both know your places.

[@Klarisszaivncsk]

You explained something Really important in this video, which Ive been thinking about my whole life and i couldnt explain it even for myself. Thank you for this!

[@inluminance]

I am so pleased to hear this! Thank you. I hope very much it helps and inspires you on your path of fulfilment as an HSP.

[@_creative_conversations_]

😺💯 to be a healer after you have done the deep work to heal yourself - what a gift. Thanks for you honesty and dedication and leadership. I know us sensitive souls can come out of our cocoons and fly.

[@inluminance]

Thank you Michelle! It is my pleasure and thank you for your beautiful words 🙏✨

[@yourstrength1314]

❤️❤️

[@saritakhan2394]

Willow you just explained my whole life to me just now.

[@inluminance]

Hi there, I am so pleased to hear this was helpful for you! You are most welcome to join us in our free community if I can help you further. With best wishes.

[@aujax1]

im an hsp. had to dissociate in my teens to turn down the volume of life.

[@inluminance]

I understand, I hope our videos help you to know your value and importance as an HSP

[@darlingechanove6823]

I need a cat in my life

[@inluminance]

It’s very special on many levels, highly recommended!

[@Vermillion73]

The very same people that will take advantage of your kindness are the same people that will shame you for being kind. They have shamed me for my kindness for the last time. I am kind but I am also ferocious and full of energy. One day I hope to find a partner who will see me, and love me for who I am, not for the disgusting new standards of western society which is pretty much idolatry. I’m taking care of myself now, I have nothing left to give the people from the past.

[@jessicanilsson5941]

I always got depression in end if summer ❤️i dont why it must be nervous system are so sensitive

[@joshuabondpoetry5406]

Thank you so much for this video. You articulated so well what I have experienced in 6+ decades, trying to find a way of operating in this world whilst still remaining authentic to who I am. All the best with your work, Josh.

[@inluminance]

You are so welcome! All the best to you, too.

[@annievalentine3164]

Yes we know we are meant to make big changes in the world yet some of us grow up with dominant and narcissistic parents or relationships that may give us feedback that our sensitivity is weak.

[@ibnenkigalileo9256]

It’s been my case too

[@inluminance]

I do understand, this is a common occurrence and I empathise very much with this. From experience it’s very possible to shift our identity back into alignment with our own truth. It takes some practice to get back into flow with how we experience the world personally, but very possible to shift these programs.

[@CiaranEire]

Wow. This is profound. I am delighted that I stumbled upon your channel. You are now a virtual mentor to me. Thank you for this video.

[@inluminance]

Wonderful! I am so pleased to hear this. Great to have you aboard! You are most welcome to join a free session in our community, if that may be helpful.

[@CiaranEire]

@@inluminance that could be helpful. Thanks. How do I do that?

[@inluminance]

@@CiaranEire If you follow the link here it will give you free access to our community. Its open to all HSPs, look forward to seeing you there! - www.high-sensory-coaching-community.com/plans/332407?bundle_token=96b20c46001f7a6a8ece6bbe0a59d72d&

[@mickrozycki451]

I inherited the treat from my mothers side. Her brother was this way. Unfortunatly, he was also an alcoholic.

[@inluminance]

I’m sorry to hear that. Sometimes, we can fall into bad habits if we don’t see a way out. We pray for your uncle.

[@חנןוינוגרד]

Thank you so much, great explanation, thorough and enlightening.

[@inluminance]

That's wonderful to hear! Thank you for your message. 🙏

[@fionatavernier4839]

Yes to all of this. I so deeply relate to the experience of knowing that I am here to do something important and not being able to figure out what that is. Working with you really put me squarely on the path to finding my purpose as a High Sensory Person. Now I am almost fully equipped with the training to fulfill my soul's purpose!

[@inluminance]

Thank you so much for sharing this Fiona! It has been an absolute honour to work with you. So wonderful to know you will be bringing such important ability and awakening to your area of expertise. Your clients are very lucky to work with you 🙏✨

[@AT-on6tz]

Transforming the apparently vulnerability in your power😉 transform the lemons in a lemonade, as i call it...😊 not easy, but necessary and our power.💥

[@inluminance]

Very nicely put, thank you for sharing. Yes very much my experience too. Our abilities and gifts as HSPs are often revealed in this way 🙏✨

[@pincrlgrl64]

“There’s no reason to be in a depression “. That was helpful.

[@inluminance]

Wonderful to hear! Thank you for your message ✨

[@bornfree6067]

Awesome video and great content! You expressed sentiments that were deeply sleeping inside me. Thank you

[@TheWillowmcintosh]

I am so pleased to hear, thank you for reaching out here. Wishing you great success on your journey 🙏✨

[@bornfree6067]

@@TheWillowmcintosh thank you very much. Can you give some tips how to unleash our true purpose in life?

[@inluminance]

This is a great question! I specialise in supporting HSPs to do exactly this as a result of my own journey and how my own High Sensory gift works personally. However it's not easy to give general tips. Even though we all share similar characteristics, we are all unique in terms of our abilities. However there is some good news! I provide free 20 discovery calls where I will be able to give you insights into how your purpose is working. There is no obligation for us to work together. If this sounds of interest you would be most welcome to book a session, you will find a link to my calendar at the bottom of the home page here: inluminance.com/

[@AKMcCoyInc]

OMG EVERY WORD YOU SAID IS TRUE. OMG!!! I just found out about HSP while watching the Sensitive Movie. You explain everything so perfectly.!

[@inluminance]

I'm so glad you resonated with our video!

[@ellamcintosh2676]

Aaww the cat! 😍

[@inluminance]

If you listen carefully, you can hear her heartbeat on the mic! 🥺💕✨

[@user-uh5tb9er4o]

wow, victory... you just shifted my perception of my suffering (aka untrained sensitivity trait) into excitement that there are applications for these tendencies and they will shift from the obstacles that inhibit my productivity to the drivers of my productivity and connectivity okay, sign me up what's next? thank you!

[@inluminance]

We are so pleased you came to this realisation and a new understanding of your sensitivity. If you wish to know more about our teachings and courses, please visit our website at: inluminance.com/

[@user-uh5tb9er4o]

the first 2 mins of your sharing is what i am experiencing... this unquenchable thirst to communicate the importance of my understanding as a sensitive person to how to co exist effectively through collaboration there is a perception of ineffective communication and "against the flow" that i sense all the time im not even explaining it well here lol

[@inluminance]

It all comes with practice and power from the heart. You’ll get there.

[@claudiamanta1943]

High sensory? What is that? 👎 Highly sensitive; maybe.

[@inluminance]

They both tend to mean the same thing. It depends more on each person with the trait, how they wish to express themselves, and what they wish to call it and be called.

[@sayusayme7729]

Thank you 💚

[@inluminance]

My pleasure! So pleased this was helpful 🙏✨

[@李菲玲-k7u]

Thanks.

[@inluminance]

You're welcome