Life as a Highly Sensitive Person

Today I want to share with you everything about my life as a highly sensitive person. From what it is, to what helps me in my daily life, to how I deal with society and how I make the best out of what I now consider to be an amazing gift.
Before I start it is important for me to say that I am not a professional and that this video is based on my personal life experience. Some facts are from Dr. Elaine Arons book: The Highly Sensitive Person, that also coined this term.
Only 15-20% of the population can be categorized as highly sensitive people. HSP tend to have increased sensitivity to stimulation, like big crowds, bright lights, loud noises and aggressive commercials. They tend to notice subtleties and experience life in a deeper more reflective way. It's like seeing the picture in high definition, but not only the physical things but also other people's emotions, energies, and complex unspoken situations. This can lead to HSP being easily overwhelmed and tired.
HSP have a rich inner life and tend to be more introverted, shy and quiet. Yet that is not always the case, for example, as a child I was very outgoing and even overconfident - I felt that is what society expected from me. But as the years went by and I did not pay attention to my emotions, I pushed myself too hard to be perfect all the time and developed anxiety and clinical depression, something I have dealt with for years.
Life as a HSP can be hard especially is you are not aware of your sensitivity, but there are also many benefits: Like being very emphatic and compassionate, being moved deeply by music, art, and nature, the ability to have a deep connection with yourself and others and experiencing life in a very spiritual way (Of course all of these qualities are not restricted only for HSP!).
Here are a couple things that help me to live as a highly sensitive person:
1. First of all and this is the most important thing there is: understand that being highly sensitive is a real thing, in Dr. Arons book she shares many studies done on many different species, that show that this in a tendency that you are born with. Learn to accept it, and to respect yourself as you are.
2. Alone time - this is a big one. Most HSP need time alone to unwind. No matter what your living situation is, try creating a space that recharges you.
3. HSP are very much affected by the condition of their body, mind, and involvement, being overwhelmed easily by hunger, tiredness, stress and stimulation. So I am here to give you the official ok to be EXTRA with your self-care! Carry water and food with you, make sleep a priority and of course find time to just relax.
4. Plan ahead and try to making situations that might be hard for you - easier. It's perfectly fine to take things easy!
5. Learn to say no - it's ok not to do everything everyone does. At first, you might feel like a downer, but trust me once you feel well rested you will enjoy your time with people much more.
6. Let the people in your life know, I personally gave this book to many of my friends and talked about it with my family.
Something that's important to note here is that there is a fine balance between being a hermit and getting out there. Many HSP hardly leave the house and I must say I am guilty of that myself! I work from home and I can stay here for a week straight without even noticing, that's why I consciously pay attention to situations where I need to push myself and get out of my comfort zone. It's a learning curve and even if you get to a point of physical exhaustion or feeling emotionally drained, remember: this too shall pass. It takes time to find your personal balance, what people are right for you and what situations, flexibility is key.
These days I see my high sensitivity as a true gift. Being emphatic, noticing fine details and experiencing extreme emotions have become what I have to give to the world instead of a burden. I see my emotions as my inner guides, a way to learn what is right for me and what is wrong, and hot to build a life out of my heart. We might be a minority, but the gentle ways of the highly sensitive person are much needed, as they serve as a bridge to communicate the many things in life that cannot be explained, but only felt.
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Sheer Lev
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[@SheerLev]

Thank you for watching this video and for sharing your stories, what a gift it is to realize that we are not alone! I create new videos every week from my heart, and if it feels right for you I would love for you to join me and our beautiful online family by subscribing to my channel ❤️ Much love always

[@KinuGoddess777]

@Shir Levi Thank you for sharing this information! I'm just becoming aware that I have this trait as an adult. Do u think this is only genetic or can it be developed as a result of childhood trauma? I was the scape-goat child growing up in an abusive family. I wonder if trauma/environment can exacerbate being an highly sensitive adult?

[@ernie2111]

are you jewish ?

[@galihaber9918]

Yes she is

[@rossv1275]

I'm watching an EDM festival online right now realizing how HSP I am in the other tv but quietly

[@rossv1275]

Darude-Sandstorm why did you pick darude sandstorm? Such a classic great song right on

[@irishcountrygirl78]

When you are highly sensitive you also know immediately if a person dislikes you or is a negative person. They might not have a reason, but it can cause anxiety being around them...crowds with lots of these people are draining.

[@kyalucero7977]

^ The problem is that those people can dislike me too (basically ignore their own philosophies). It's often also because of my erratic nature. The worst and most nonsensical part is that it's usually bigots that treat me nicely, ugh :/ But I agree, most have that calm aura where you know they'll never harm or look down on you

[@amara560]

Tracey Ní Breitheamh-Nesbitt. Yes! I recognize this instantly. And yes it becomes very uncomfortable to deal with such a person :/

[@Emma-vs4bs]

Yesss so true😞

[@jaycepadilla]

yeah

[@juggernaut2726]

@@kyalucero7977 im dealing with this now at university.. U know what..most of the people in my class look down on me bec i look down on myself..there is also one person who likes to look down on others..man! Can i know what is on his mind to make me more anxious

[@dudanunesbleff]

It's very tiresome to be very sensitive. Maybe it is a blessing, but it makes daily life a real chalenge, and most people don't even understand.

[@angiegracie6954]

It’s such a challenge that I have zero friends.

[@apariciodelvalcelia]

You didn't realise It at first too because you are suposed to be extroverted and that's the real deal.

[@evianmason2330]

YOUR WONDERFULL FOR WHO YOU ARE

[@syedmohammedabid4352]

I hate being like this 😣

[@jacobr4558]

@@syedmohammedabid4352 I love it. I'm sorry you hate being the way you are. Can you see anything good with it?

[@naimorgs]

I've always thought there was something wrong with me

[@sammystefaoui4180]

there is nothing wrong with you Naomi :) you're just full of love.

[@rdc2724]

You've got it the wrong way round, there is something wrong with not high sensitive people ;-)

[@mariab.3487]

same

[@anidolfug9756]

Just learned that my child is one. And i always thought something is wronged with her..

[@ravenbeast813]

I always wondered the same thing. Socially I’m fine, but in the back of my mind, I felt emotions differently than everyone else. I *experience* emotion instead of just feel them

[@Enheritance]

I am very observant & selective of people that I am around . And can feel negative energy from a person even if I just met them. 🙅🏽‍♀️Yes ! I’m very shy and I hate being around huge crowds of people it makes me very nervous . I am just aware of my surroundings & I’m very empathetic I can feel for others and sometimes it becomes overwhelming .So I’m learning to really take care of myself and have alone time . I love being alone and having peace to myself . I’m learning to come out of my shell more and be more outgoing I’m going to find a balance . ❤️

[@sweetpeach3293]

You sound exactly like me! EXACTLY. I wish I could meet more people like me so they wont judge me and understand me more. This is making me emotional.

[@DuyceStarMusic]

peaches i cried when i read that hsp people are rare, because being rare means we wont be able to find a lot people of us..and it made me so sad because i am scared of loneliness

[@lingling8047]

@@sweetpeach3293 me too i wish i would know some people like me but i don't everybody at my school is so extrovert and then comes me

[@theanonymoushelpline7248]

peaches awwwe I feel the same💗 we all should stick together. Follow me on IG or reach out to me. IG- NaturalsBAE

[@theanonymoushelpline7248]

💖🙏🏽

[@deankaylani6250]

Thank you so much for talking about this. I now view myself as a special and gifted person instead of a person that is shy and full of anxiety. I feel as if I can use this knowledge to shine bright.

[@SheerLev]

yes! shine brightly beautiful star ❤

[@MartaBlades]

You're so absolutely right! This video really resonated with me too

[@Acapellachick27]

💛

[@fruitsveggies629]

As an extremely sensitive person I recommend you to just look at the sky when you feel overwhelmed while walking down in the street , I always need this to calm myself down and avoid people walking here and there infront of me which is mostly really tiring , and last but not least just check by yourself , people forget to look up and give themselves a little break from the tensing moments of everyday life :) be the one to enjoy amazing views of the sky . Much love ❤❤❤

[@dite6s9mora]

Might sound funny but I couldn't live without watching the sky regularly. When it's overly clouded and foggy for many days during the winter I feel anxiety. I don't know why.

[@fruitsveggies629]

Even foggy sky looks nice ❤❤❤

[@Lily_and_River]

I have this too. Especially in february and march in my country it can be very grey and cloudy and I tend to get more down. Some people even call it winter depression. I always long for spring and summer. You might want to take some vitamine D supplements this time of year.

[@marvelenia6702]

Yes I do that too, but then I see chemtrails everywhere and it upsets me. I also try to look at the ground a lot, without bumping into people. Thank God for the internetshops, so I only have to go to a big city once a year and I get nervous about that 3 weeks in advance :-//

[@fruitsveggies629]

Yes right, vitamin D helps alot and it's perfectly fine to feel down when it's cloudy cuz at times the weather really reflects our mood

[@phillip3548]

I did the quiz and had a score of 25. As a guy it's tough to be highly sensitive, simply because I can't and won't live up to the image of what a man should be in our society. I cry a lot, I care way too much about things I can't controll and I have such a vivid imagination that it sometimes makes me loose touch with reality. I see auras around people most of the times, I see shadows in the dark that move around and sometimes I get lost in feelings/emotions of other people. It is tough, but it's a gift that I try to use as well.

[@bethdawson4897]

I admire HS males so much! I feel like you guys for sure have a double challenge. Keep loving yourself!

[@phillip3548]

Beth Dawson doing my best.

[@guknhguhcrujbcd3962]

i know this comment was made one year ago but i still wanted to send an answer . I always wanted to fit the strong woman box and that kept me away from being my authentic highly sensitive self . Your not alone with all this social expectation crap so dont worry . I hope you have been well.

[@jayblade4224]

Bro! I have the same thing. I suffer from anxiety and depression. Ive had to learn to except myself. Amd at most its a great thing sometimes. But its hard for me to eat at a restaurant or go to the mall or amusement park. Because i read everyones emotions. And im very sensitive to the crazy environments to the point i want to be secluded in my own room. But what frustrates me the most is when i cant explain it good enough to others that dont have this. So others tend to get mad at me or irritated. Because i can become angry or irritated fast. And i get twitchy and sometimes sweaty. Its an insane feeling. I hate it when it becomes out of control but love it when i can control it. Im prescribed xanax to help me calm down from the fast paced world. Im 31 and am still trying to figure out how to deal with it. And control the urges to not become so easily irritated or angry. And such simple things like the lights are to bright or theres loud or annoying noises or alot of people talking at once can set it off. Im glad im not the only one with this. We can all learn from eachother.

[@isaackipkoech4613]

Well said.

[@donteventry7788]

I came across this video by accident, my entire life I tried to understand what is wrong with me, my family thinks I'm weird, now I understand everything and feel relief and also don't need to explain nothing to no one.Thank you so much

[@anetavolcano5496]

I feel you, I'm the same :)

[@mayasirine6219]

so much love to every highly sensitive person scrolling down the comments like me 💕💕💕 ,by the way girl, you have gorgeous eyes 😍😍😍 ...

[@jamesosborne1286]

Maya Sirine she seriously has some lovely eyes.

[@ediththompson30]

+LoveEvenWithABrokenHeart You are Awesome just thought you should know. Can we start a high sensitivity group. We live in such divisive times. we sensitive natured individuals need to stick together to help one another be better at our gifts.🌸🍀🌸🍀

[@mayasirine6219]

LoveEvenWithABrokenHeart John Doe thank u, u too 💝💝💝

[@mayasirine6219]

Edith Thompson a great idea 👌🌷

[@TheGummybears101]

I am too

[@TheRawfoodgardener]

Thank you SO much for sharing. I realised that am a HSP and I'm 58yrs old!! I did the test and scored 21/23. Everything makes sense now - noise, fluorescent lights, feeing relieved when someone cancels a meet up, not being able to talk on the phone, feeling drained after being with people, having a wonderful satisfying 'thought Life'. Longing to be alone. I could go on and on and on. 💜🌸thank from the bottom of my heart xx

[@stephaniegonzalez1082]

Its hard being a sensitive person i feel like it takes control of me my whole life i dont know what happen to me during childhood.

[@kitten_582]

Mabye its not what happened but what didnt happen?

[@7h268]

@@kitten_582 TRUE 👍

[@ravencallaway-kidd6543]

being an hsp is often genetic. there's nothing wrong with you, and it's way more common than people think

[@juliamcjunkin8304]

You were born with this trait. A chaotic childhood experience heightens the traits intensity.

[@anna-mooncrutzen3427]

I'm sixteen years old and have been labeled as 'sensitive' my whole life. I have had many downs in this small amount of time. Being called a crybaby because I cried easily. People telling me I get to influenced by other people and how they feel. I have always considered myself a people pleaser. I think they didn't really notice that I was a highly sensitive person because I'm everything but shy. I'm what they call a HSS, a high sensation seeker. They figured it out when I went to an acupucturist, who told me that she could feel my emotions running through my body like an open book. Sound very poetic, doesn't it? Being a sensitive person also made me respond very easily to treatments and antibiotics. Although sometimes still thinking it is a trait that doesn't always help me, it feels amazing to get to know yourself better. It feels amazing to know why you respond the way you do. Why I cry more than my classmates. Why someone who walks past me, can change my whole day. my whole mood. Being a HSP may not be the easiest thing in the world. But it does make me feel gifted even if not everyone can see it. :)

[@Lilyskz25]

Yes! I wish more people (or I should say more of my friends and family) understand this. I always wondered why I often felt overwhelmed and drained when I go to crowded places even if it's just minutes within entering a shopping centre, I thought it was my vision/sensitivity to bright lights and for a while, I even assumed it was my lack of iron that made me feel that way. It made me feel like I wasn't really present, like I was being pulled in so many different directions. Too many times, I've been called a hermit/anti social because I didn't want to go to a social event.. but at the same time, I still want to be invited and not forgotten. I've struggled with my personality my whole life, feeling like a misfit and unable to connect with others but now I feel so much more at peace, happy and living in the present -this is mainly due to working on myself for more than 10 years (learning how to appear normal, communicate with others etc) and because I now have a beautiful, happy baby girl who keeps me centred :) I've also learned how to cut out the toxic people in my life.. but I am still a work in progress and always will be. Love your channel so much, you are truly a beautiful and unique soul. You are the kind of friend I look for, I wish there were more like you. My test score is 26 but I already knew that I'm highly sensitive. Sending you love from Australia 💕

[@SheerLev]

thank you so much for sharing your story and for your kind words, sending love to you soul sister ❤

[@marvelenia6702]

Hello dear misfit, here's another one. I am also "antisocial" but since I am 54 now, I have learned to ignore that if it bothers others. Too bad for them. I am totally at ease with that now. Love yourself as you are, that's the remedie but it is also a difficult one to achieve. Love and light from Germany!

[@ellamallory8170]

I find it funny that you thought you had low iron when walking into shopping malls. I always thought the same thing too! I would get dizzy immediately upon going into a store with bright lights lots of people and sounds. It is comforting to know that other people struggle with this.

[@vanoh.a]

I know exactly what you mean!! i can never go to crowded shopping malls without feeling dizzy! i searched all over google for a reason why, i also thought i was low in iron. i could never focus on the person i was out with because everyone around me distracted me so much that i would be exhausted in 10mins. love from Singapore :-)

[@brandypatton479]

Lily201186 that's so funny about the low iron. I have had low iron before during pregnancy and needed an extra boost in vitamins. So knowing how it feels, many times I also feel like I have low iron. Everyone sensitive seems to notice that :)

[@radiantchristina]

I scored 27 on the test so i guess we can say i'm highly sensitive, but i already knew that. I could easily become a hermit...i have to force myself not to completely shut out the world sometimes . :)

[@SheerLev]

but sometimes it's ok ;) ❤❤

[@missylee1539]

Checked every box on that quiz. Finding out this year about the HSP has been game changing for me. I spent my entire life thinking there was something wrong with me. Everything makes perfect sense now.

[@cristinahawke]

I got a 25 on the quiz. And I cried during the whole first half of this video. I'm 30 years old, and have always known that I"m highly sensitive, but I didn't know it was a real thing, if that makes sense. I feel validated, and hopeful that I can learn techniques to help me cope. Seeing how accepting you are of yourself makes me feel like it's okay to accept the things about myself which I see as weak. I already do some of the things you mentioned, but I am very much looking forward to reading the book. And I could really relate to what you said about being so in touch with your emotions that you can help others to understand and feel theirs--I try to do the same thing with my music. Thanks for making this video.

[@annacook7525]

Riley Hawke Music 💜

[@muffinspuffinsEE]

Hahah we all cry. That's how you know you ARE a HSP

[@joys2218]

a lightbulb came on for me. I'm accepting more and more about myself every day.......

[@bimsaragimshan1477]

Haa..Am i dreaming?? Is this a real thing?? Being highly sensitive. I thought all these years that it is a weakness in me. And i also scored 25 of the quiz. Oh my god i am confused.

[@shamma_589]

I'm 29 and I can relate to u

[@SheerLev]

Being highly sensitive can feel like a burden at times, but once we learn to accept ourselves as we are, we can discover the amazing gifts that come with it, as there truly are many things in life that cannot be explained, but only felt ❤

[@VilleGardian]

Shir Levi Throughout my life people around me have been attacking me for being too sensitive. And as result I have developed depression as only 14 old girl. Now I am adult and ok with just being with myself. It is the pressure of society that we all should be social and extroverted. But without introverts world woud fall apart because introverts are the ones who make change because they have genial idea. Anyway,it still huts when people are cruel to me. I do not know if this is something that I as a hyper sensitive person can overcome as it is in my nature that everything matters to me so much.....

[@angelicasky4091]

Shir Levi I am stunned, I've never heard of this however I have been praying and searching for an understanding of un these unexplained deep emotions I sense and the need to be alone. I just didn't understand but WOW this is so enlightening. THANK YOU. I can't wait to read the book and fully accept this gift ★

[@chaoticgreat2904]

Yes, it's mostly a burden. I wish this whole "HSP/Empath" trend would die. It's not fun, and I miss the 90's and early 2000s when I was teased instead. Being in vogue is obnoxious, and people don't get it.

[@SolVelmont]

Would you make a video about being highly sensitive and going through a break up - or similar situations in which those emotions are so easily triggered? :) I would love it!

[@kellylorene5649]

Shir Levi is your zodiac sign a cancer?? cu I am and I am so sensitive and it exhausts me to be so :$

[@BreeElisexo]

Wow.... this is me. Like everything you said... I've always been so sensitive to light, sounds, emotions, crowds... I NEED my alone time and I have extreme social anxiety and am very emotional and empathic. I notice very small details in movies and music and nature! I don't like to try to make myself out to be "special" or anything but this is totally me.

[@thomasdean6059]

Sending to you courage and patience. Blessings.

[@meg3839]

You might be straight up empath rather just than HSP. They're very similar, we share traits and you can be both, but empaths also tend to be more energy-driven and intuitive vs mainly triggered by sensitivity to stimulation or a sensitive nervous system. Empaths may strongly sense their environment, often sense people's (or even sometimes an animal's) emotional or physical symptoms, and we tend to absorb it.

[@mayflower2158]

I've always been called sensitive and so have taken the word to be a negative thing. But seeing this has made me realise alot about me and think of it in a very different way. This really helped me. Thank you.

[@nnekavanessa3005]

Same

[@BlackGirlWithSocialAnxiety]

I scored 19, I knew I always had sensitivity issues even from a child even up to today and it's difficult trying to explain to your family that being sensitive is something that probably cannot drastically change,and they get upset and tell me to be strong but it's not that easy to force yourself to be something that you're not. I think my sensitivity comes more from social environments and interacting but that's probably social anxiety(which I have lol) Also being overly sensitive is quite annoying for example someone could say something to me in maybe a harsh or a strange gesture that can be maybe be a little rude and I will think about it the whole day or cry about it lol. Seeing this video gave me hope that I can cope being this way, thank you

[@uhondowabongo1651]

puno266 omg we relate so much,I hate it how I always just can't say no to somethings

[@BlackGirlWithSocialAnxiety]

Kezy Laci yes me too! It sucks it's like i wanna be firm but i cant

[@signenielsen7689]

I also got 19

[@cilieginatorta2674]

OMG the same!! People just don't understand.

[@AnnafromHungarylvNW]

I got a 24... it's hard to separate HSP from being neurotic because I have my fair share of trauma. Classic CBT techniques and talk therapy don't seem to work - I know my patterns and beliefs, but that doesn't change anything. I couldn't yet find a way to function in society and be independent without bulldozing myself, and authenticity is real hard and I don't think I would talk about being HSP face to face with someone because I don't want to be the special snowflake.

[@In_time]

Score:23 Glad to know there's more to it than "Introvert"

[@isabelprins4756]

I score 26 points. I so know that I am sensitive, sometimes I feel so lonely because not everyone understands my point of few. but I do love it when I can help someone.

[@SheerLev]

That is amazing and so so important. And from my experience, the more I talk about my sensitivity, the more the people around me feel they can share theirs as well ❤ Much love to you dear

[@Exhalia]

I also scored 26! I have felt alone for most of my life, when I began to consciously process how I interacted with the world and how I was.

[@lisamcguire716]

LOL. I ALSO scored 26!

[@moshaonline]

Thank you so much, I am crying because I’ve never heard anyone describe how I feel and understand as well as you do, much love from Argentina!

[@SheerLev]

So much love ❤️

[@karenkenney6021]

I'm so glad I watched your video, I had never heard of highly sensitive people before! I scored a 25. I had always thought I had some kind of learning deficincy or something, I can not listen to music or talking and do anything else. My friends in high school would listed to music when they did their homework but I had to have total silence, even then I was easily distracted. I get easily distracted or annoyed by light, sound and temperature. I jokingly tell people that I have dog ears because I seem to hear things no one else can. I can not be in large crowds of people, especially if it's very sunny and warm, I can have a panic attack or get angry from being over stimulated. I'm also very empathetic to others especially animals, and often am plagued by sad, horrible or depressing repeated thoughts. I am happiest when I am alone with my animals

[@JamiannRypkema]

I scored 24, no surprise because I have known for many, many years that I am highly sensitive. During my younger years I was told by many that I was "too sensitive" which was very damaging to a young girl... like something was wrong with me. As I have grown in years, I realize that this sensitivity is like a super power of sorts and I use it to enhance my life! Thank you 💕

[@alisagopyan355]

Jamiann Adams I also used to be told I'm too sensitive as a girl!

[@teemack6142]

Jamiann Adams That made me cry. My family used to tell me that aaaallllllll the time and it hurt so much. I am grown now, but I guess the pain is still there somewhere.

[@janabanasova6715]

I just answered the questions and according to your poll 100% answered they are highly sensitive and yet we are only 15% of population.. isnt it amazing that people with similar personalities and mind sets all gather around one KZbin channel?

[@SheerLev]

It is beautiful ❤

[@CarolineMickle]

Jana Banášová Only 15%?? Truly!? That surprises me. I rated a 26.

[@imperatorfuriosa2505]

how do I find others? I am sensitive to light and sound, smells, temperature, I cannot be around people on drugs. Many people get angry about my sensitivity. I have been told that I "just need to toughen up." I feel like I don't belong

[@angiegracie6954]

I came home one day from an overnight visit from my cousins to find my husband had but plug-in air fresheners in ALL the outlets and he told me “too bad you are just going to have to get use to it!” Ex-husband now 😳

[@emmelibaut7006]

I also have that problem my classemates For example anoye me so much, but not the persons specifically but the way they make their tests or bredathing loudly, talking to themselves. It's verry odd and my friends always get anoyed because i complain so much...😂

[@chingon1988]

Amphetamine and meth users literally make my stomach feel like there is a fire inside my stomach when I'm around them. My mom tells me " you are in control of your emotions" she has no clue.

[@misstery5942]

This is how I feel! Why can't ppl just mind their own business?

[@lessandra602]

Look after yourself

[@user-fj6ds2cg5z]

I feel like Elsa, I got a gift that I can't control

[@fimutma]

What a good mindset you have :)

[@safieabdullah1072]

I feel you 😔😔

[@user-fj6ds2cg5z]

@@fimutma 🙂

[@miaramer]

I also scored 26. One of the things that affect me the most is the lack of sleep. I cannot function on a sleep deficit, my emotions get insane and I feel physically sick. Good to see a lot of people kinda like me here :)

[@JessicaDanyaahla]

omg yes!! i feel physically sick too if i don't get enough sleep. like if i have to wake up before 6am i feel nauseas af 😂 thought it was just me.

[@miaramer]

Jessica Lynn Same here, you're not alone! Sometimes people don't understand what the big deal is. I used to envy those who can get away with not sleeping enough consistently, but now I just accept it and make sleep a priority...

[@miaramer]

Ana That's also exactly how I feel if I don't get my sleep, and I also need a lot of hours of it. For some reason our society values skipping sleep to "get more things done", but for some people that's very counterproductive!

[@pearljean]

Omg you just described my life!!😂 I need at least 8-10 hours of sleep in order to work and function well. Also, my body gets more fat and sick when I don't sleep well and have lack of sleep. 😢

[@jenaya_laila2442]

I often feel weird because I don't need so much stimulation and social context as others. This leads to people getting to know me much slower compared to others. People also often feel like I am not interested in them, but this is mostly not the case. I enjoy meeting people but I also need so much time to myself and most people do not understand. It is quite sad actually and makes life harder.. :-( Love this clip :-)

[@00britney]

i absolutely relate. i find it nearly impossible to create new friendships, it is the initial phase of not being comfortable around each other and the expectation to always be cheerful around each other that i can't seem to be able to put up with. i like being alone most of the time, it's just sometimes i crave social interaction and find myself with noone there. then i start comparing myself with my peers and i feel as if i'm a social outcast...

[@polkadotsla]

Laila Manja Messerschmidt I actually like when people are social with me, the hardest part for me is the beginning, how do you socialize, how do you just become really close with someone when you don't know them. What do you talk about? But at the same time I enjoy my alone time, I need my alone time! It's very contradicting.

[@polkadotsla]

00britney I feel the same way!

[@jenaya_laila2442]

polkadotsla If someone interests you in a situation where you can get to know them, you can just ask basic questions that interest you. I am the kind of person, I often interested in the motivations of people, their family background e.t.c. I ask these kind of question during a conversation. Don't be afraid to converse about things that interest YOU and don't be afraid to put people off. If you are deeper then others and they do not approve of the way YOU like to converse, then don't. The right people will crystallise out of conversing with a few. Be happy about the people that drop out, as the right ones will then stand out. If you then feel like being a lone again, just say so. You can say, I have to go home now, because I have to cook, clean, sleep, don't feel well, what ever, but you yourself control how long the interaction goes and when YOU need to be alone again. The closeness, just comes naturally by spending time with people over a longer time period. Also, over this time period you will also know for yourself if YOU want be closer with specific people or not. If you do, then you can take action. So, it is all about YOU. How much time do YOU want to spend and with whom do you want to spend it with. You are free to put the pieces where you want. Hope this helps.

[@00britney]

Laila Manja Messerschmidt wow that was actually amazing advice ❤ thank you so much

[@gacha._.cookie4973]

4:11 When she said learn to say no i broke down ...

[@XXgenderloveXY]

I prefer to say that 80-85% of the population are highly insensitive people, and I'm part of the 15-20% of the population that are in their natural state. :)

[@carladalcol183]

good reframe :)

[@deadcell1]

Because that 80-85% of the population grew up having fucked up things happening to them that balanced them out. Some of the most amazing people I've met come from a horrible past and because of their life experiences their able to relate and understand a person when they are in pain because of their situation and circumstances. This is something the sensitive person has no understanding of. Sensitive people were sheltered their whole lives, protected from the outside world and when they enter the world they run and hide from the very things that are designed to balance them out. It's not good, the ones who never learn, well.. You hear about them on the news all the time.

[@XLightChanX]

@@deadcell1 lol what?

[@l.lawrence4923]

You Are Not Ready Hello, I’m a HSP and I have experienced, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. A lot of HSP have experienced trauma, and since we are HSP we have experienced it even more deeply. I think it’s a shame that you generalized HSP as just not equipped for the world? Furthermore Who is? Lol... Also individuals who are sheltered with HSP or the 80 - 85% of the population have a whole other psychology to why they function the way they do. Be more intuitive, there’s a lot resources online. No reason to generalize :)

[@pearljean]

@@deadcell1 you seem to generalize HSPs so easily. I get overwelmed whenever I hear negative words or insults.. when I was a child, i experienced mental and physical abuse by my mother. So whenever i see similar experiences I had around, I get easily emotional and understand what they must have gone through... and I even get sick sometimes. Having much experiences as a person who lived in asian and western cultures, there are a lot of times i do seem to understand many situations as well. Also, probably, my major in anthropology, psychology and cultural studies has influenced me to understand more deeply.

[@MadeByAnastasia]

This was brilliant. I've always been empathetic to the point where it's beaten me down by trying to help the wrong people or believing that I should be a slave to others and never put myself first. I scored 24 on that test and I'm totally going to read the book. Thank-you for making this 💕

[@martinetcheverry1869]

oh yes. finally I realized my empathy was a strength. Here is an example: I started volunteering at the pet center where I used to cry whenever I went in the store. Now I am helping those cats and only sometimes I cry. Mostly it's a glorious gift working with others who care deeply to save many animals each week month and year. I also became a pet sitter in my spare time to give more love and found I was monetarily compensated in return as well. A good energy exchange.

[@SheerLev]

thank you for sharing dear , you are amazing ❤

[@YesNo-dm4dx]

I too was depressed for years due to suppressing my emotions through my childhood and teenage years. I felt like I discovered I even had emotions at 21-22 years old, I had always thought "feelings" was just an empty word.

[@carmenyt]

this nearly made me cry. this is me. i feel understood thank you so much for this🤍

[@kimmielovesparis1]

27- lightbulb moment. There are times when there is so much going on and the energy around me makes me so edgy that I want to bolt or scream or get very angry and I just hold it in. It is.exhausting. Thank you for sharing this information.

[@SheerLev]

big big hug ❤

[@antero80]

Kim, I'm the same about the high, uncomfortable levels of energy. I thought I was claustrophobic for awhile (maybe I am lol). My grounding for this is getting in nature, somewhere with wide open spaces. The only place I can fully get rid of the edge and can tune into different frequencies, re-energize. Weird but true!

[@EMFMiner]

Highly sensitive people are strongly advised to avoid electromagnetic frequencies from wireless, power lines and house wiring. Using ethernet instead of Wifi, airplane mode your phone as much as possible, and most importantly, turn off the circuit breaker to your bedroom at night. These steps (and others) will help so much!

[@thesimplelife185]

Wow, I will try and do this! Thank you for these tips! I was always one to keep my phone away from me during the night. I know many of us sleep with our phones under our pillows or next to us on the side table drawers. Now it is time that I go back to this!

[@EMFMiner]

The Simple Life it's okay to have your phone near your bed while you are sleeping as long as it's in airplane mode (make sure 3G/4G/Wifi/bluetooth are all off). That way you can still use it for an alarm, listen to music, read an ebook, etc. But if you need to leave it on (like if you're a doctor or EMT on call), distance will help, as well as leaving it in a place where it has the most bars (fewer bars means the phone boosts its power).

[@EMFMiner]

Miss Aaliyah my pleasure. It's all about avoiding the negative energy when possible so when the unavoidable stuff comes into our field, our bodies/minds are better able to cope and respond. Making a low-EMF haven where you sleep is really the key.

[@chailatte7926]

Thank you I'll try that. 😃

[@OliveVlog]

EMF Minimalist thanks, I'm highly sensitive and psychic these EMF affects more than most. Resulting in severe migraine. I feel like a whale beaching when sonar hits it.

[@PotterMarauder]

Wow. I was the same way. Really outgoing and over-confident as a kid, to the point of being socially oblivious. I'm the complete opposite now. (I got 23 on the test)

[@SheerLev]

+KimPossible ❤

[@MegaLoler9000]

lordy, me so much i really wonder what changed XD i was so rambunctious as a kid, didn't care what anyone thought of me, i'd do crazy things at parties, now i'm rediculously shut in and sealed behind a hard shell of fear and anxiety that's been curing for half my life

[@lidia085208]

I'm a highly sensitive person 🙄🙄🙄 and I always say yes to everything even though I don't like it or don't want to just to make other feels good I prefer to be alone on Christmas new year etcetera don't know why my family most of the times get mad at me cause I would ratter sleep and stay in my bedroom by myself than being with them

[@MrAwuzie]

DASHZ GIRL this is me always saying yes

[@estelabayarri]

Score: 23. An example: there are songs that make me cry when I hear them and it has happened since I was a kid. I used to say to my dad, "please, change the song" because I started crying. And now I cry when I hear the songs that my partner used to put on the days before our son was born. Very emotional!

[@terraca7963]

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[@terraca7963]

Estela vidadesaborautentic .

[@ilovebooks49]

Yes omg me too! I'm glad someone else does this! Like for example I often can't listen to Sufjan Steven's music without crying :')

[@shanecole741]

My score is 24. I always feel that I'm a loner and something is wrong with me. My parents used to say that I'm a hyper sensitive people. I try very hard to be 'normal' like other people but sadly its just not me... if i do it, its just me faking it. That was so tiring. I also can feel negative vibes and being with negative people makes me sick, stress and depress. I can read people effectively just by seeing their gesture and facial expression even if its a stranger. I also very sensitive to bright sun light (always curtain down in the mid morning) and loud TV. I always mute my TV during commercial break. I dont know why. But its bother me and make me cant concentrate to other things like talking, or reading. I love animal... cause their love is unconditional love. Love to help people but hate to be around argumentative and negative person... Glad to know that im not alone having this personality... Love myself but sometime hate it when most people can't understand me

[@susanmaclachlan9861]

Beautiful video, Thank you. I cried! I am 56 yrs old and now finally understand who I am.

[@karinm.doesitagain2620]

אני כל כך שמחה שמצאתי את הסרטון הזה. אני כרגע בנקודת שפל בחיי שאני לא בטוחה שאצא ממנה בזמן הקרוב אבל כל חיי לא הבנתי מה לא בסדר איתי כי אני לא מעבדת רגשות כמו אחרים ואני לא מגיבה ולא מתמודדת כמו אנשים אחרים, וכל מה שאמרת ושיתפת פה יכול להיות הדבר שיציל אותי כי אני מרגישה שאני יכולה לתת לזה שם. אני מקווה שאוכל להשתמש בידע הזה כדי לטפל בזה. תודה רבה רבה לך, באמת אין לך מושג כמה עזרת לי עכשיו.

[@noellesilvia8319]

I score 25.. Been aware of this for about 4 years now and it really changed everything for me, and your video explain exactly the way I live my life now.. I see the positives rather than the struggles and I accept it fully. This makes life so incredibly nice and exciting!

[@SheerLev]

thank you for sharing dear! ❤

[@michaelafuchs3299]

Score: 24 love your videos. i do all this stuff since years and it helped me a lot. 🦄💟💫 vegan eating, yoga and meditating helped me as well. i love to be an empath 😄.

[@SheerLev]

what an amazing gift! ❤❤❤

[@lilyrpeace]

Michaela Fuchs Me too!!! OMG

[@Psammita]

Me too

[@AyeshaShaSha]

This was such a great video...I have ADHD and it seems a lot of my symptoms cross over with high sensitivity.... you've described a LOT of what I feel. I'm going to check out that book, so glad I can get it as an audio version! Lastly, you are ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!! Your eyes are just WOW! Thank you for this video!!

[@jessicazhu1367]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I am definitely a highly sensitive person and have also suffered years of depression because of it. I am also very sensitive to the condition of my body, especially by being tired and hungry. What has helped me with this is meditating every day. It has really helped me get my thoughts together and be aware of what's happening around me.

[@tony_r_pierce]

I've been an HSP ever since I can remember! Took a long time for me to realize that most people around me didn't see the world as I experience it. I grew up thinking I was somehow inferior... But I pretty much accept it now. I've come to view being HSP as mostly positive. It helps with my writing, for one thing. And for creativity, in general. Very important, if it's possible, to share with important people in my life, I've found. Thanks for posting this.

[@cookiemuncher30000]

I am so glad that you took the time to make this video! I found out that I actually am highly sensitive I even looked up positive quotes about Oversensitivity and made them into posters to hang on my wall. Most of my friends know about this and they try to comfort me at all times as best as they can. I am not sensitive to sounds or lighting so much but I am really sensitive to words and action. Anyway, if you read this, I really encourage you to just keep on going with your life because being highly sensitive is a wonderful gift. Thank you.

[@drummerjeroensimons]

Nature and being creative with things can help, also accept your sensitive gifts and see them as tools that can work for you not against you (resistance?) Cheers!!

[@SedonaChristina]

This was SO helpful!! Thank you! A million times thank you! xo

[@baileyhanson9790]

I scored 25 on the quiz and this video brought me to tears because of how relatable everything was for me. I learned a lot of new things and I feel a huge sense of relief knowing that there are so many others out there. Thank you!

[@tammywines9771]

I am 53 years old and I am finally understanding I am who I am ! I have always been an old soul from a child I knew I was different. I can get into another persons pain and this is so draining on me. I hate phones, I can only be around a few ppl . I know I am loved though. I just have a million thoughts on my head and others can not understand but I try to make due with the life I am given. Blessings

[@aryanam953]

I always tell people that every day for me is a journey and they always think I'm exaggerating. But being around new stimuli and situations and energies all the time gets so draining and sometimes, when I ca't get out of these situations, I get migraines because I get an information overload and I can't identify my feelings. It proves to be a struggle, but everyday, through little steps, I work on knowing what is right for me and how to navigate.

[@yasminabdullah3367]

INFJs and INFPs

[@saramarvulli6917]

Syma Chun ♡♡♡

[@AndreasDevig]

ISFP's?

[@yasminabdullah3367]

ISFPs are sensitive as well but not highly sensitive

[@kcherre2164]

Syma Chun Im ENFP and I can also Identity with this

[@kcherre2164]

Syma Chun I love being with people and I also Need time for myself....its like being introverted and extroverted at the Same time

[@acmulhern]

Got 23 in the test. Never even knew this was a thing. I'm surprised that only 15% of people are like this, because I know a number of people who would fit this description. Do you think that highly sensitive people are drawn to each other or that it runs in families?

[@anniec86]

I scored a 23 also. What is the max?

[@iamtheafraid]

must run in families. all my siblings seem to be hsp too. influence in proximity is also a thing though

[@AyyKayMobies]

I've got epileptic siblings, do you guys? Just a thought after reading Dostyevsky (There's always an epileptic relation to the protagonist).

[@TheGummybears101]

I think I have social anxiety. I'm in my 20s so it doesn't bother me but I do feel like I miss out on a lot. I hang out with my friends every once and a while but I don't get invited to a lot of things because of not reaching out and I find I isolate myself. This happened even when I was in college. I'm also quiet around people, even my close friends. Great video.

[@carolineconeal]

Sheer, I absolutely LOVE THIS VIDEO!! I just found out I was a highly sensitive person plus an empath. I feel like I have had an awakening and I feel like I am a new person!! I finally love myself!

[@raquelchampion2005]

Shir, thank you for opening my door of understanding and acceptance of myself. It's very difficult being a highly sensitive person on many levels. Even as a child my mother would tell me of all her ten children I was most in sync with her. At the age of two my dad left my mom and abandoned the relations. My mom could not cry but I would. I would cry and cry in would only express my deep sadness inside. This is where it started for me. Later daily activities would leave even drained with dealing with the public. My mother would always wonder why I tired so easily. Unfortunately after studying to become an elementary teacher, I had to let that go. I would feel overwhelmed and experience too many anxieties. My relationship with God is a strong and meaningful one and with His help He lead me to the perfect job for me that I truly love. My opportunity to extend myself to people is limited with my current job. Again thank you for giving me new vocabulary to understanding myself.

[@SheerLev]

thank you for sharing your story dear, sending a lot of love ❤

[@Emma-ye1xs]

Thank you for this video. I didn't know anything about highly sensitive people or that being highly sensitive was a thing. The longer I watched your video the more I could relate. I took the test and got a total of 14! I was really surprised! But it is also really cool to find something out about yourself that you didn't know before:) Thanks Shir!!

[@syxdgaf]

Its so hard being a HSP Male🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Max-bw9ns]

Stay strong dude and never stop loving yourself

[@ramialz2793]

same

[@valentinagerlsma2767]

noooooooo I LOVE hsp males.

[@bernard116]

Dude i agree, bein a male HSP is hella tough

[@weidonghuang3709]

Correct！

[@Frootloop7277]

I just learned that I’m highly sensitive a couple days ago and it make so much more sense now!

[@kaheena8860]

i scored 27 , i really appreciate you talking about this,this really helped.

[@nshvh]

I had never really considered this concept, I just attributed all these things to my anxiety and depression, which I've suffered my whole life.. I scored 25, some of the points we're so accurate to the point where those things contributing to anxiety attacks in my daily life. this has given me a new understanding of myself. thank you!

[@irenesantacruz7850]

I discover this today with my therapist this is giving me hope, thank you for the videos

[@fattassvids7340]

I am crying while watching you but you made me calm down thank you

[@EllyWinfield]

Wow this is so interesting, I always found myself to be highly sensitive to light and loud noises and couldn't figure out why no one else around me did. Thanks for the video, super informative!!

[@emilythesongbird2306]

Thank you Shir! I discovered this book almost twenty years ago when I was teaching in Portugal. It was so eye-opening to discover that I am a highly sensitive person and a handful of my students were as well. I have recommended this book so much over the years and am deeply grateful for you sharing your personal experience. My biggest challenge now is how to best care for myself in the highly public and social life I experience on a daily basis. How to find that alone time, to stay healthy and to create healthy boundaries without being defensive. I am highly sensitive and compassionate but after too much of my boundaries being pushed and too much stimuli, I get fed up! I welcome the anger and even rage, for I know it is giving me energy, motivation to continue to move forward to create a life that is more conducive to the highly sensitive being I am. Many Blessings.

[@MXRiderFiftyTwo]

Well said Emily. My name is Jared and I'm HSP too. I'm from New Zealand

[@JaysNest]

I came across this video in the spring of 2017. It started my conscious awakening Journey. In 2013 I came across the term highly sensitive person and everything made sense. I continued to ignore that side of myself though. This year, my life changed. Your video catapulted it all. After your video I found Ralph Smarts "How to know you're an Empath" video and my life has forever been changed. Thank you Shir. Your knowledge echoes in ways you don't know about. ❤

[@Judey_Toons]

Thanks so much for this! I scored 100% on the quiz a while back. Discovering I was a HSP made so much sense of my entire life! It explained my strong sensitivities to bright light, to sound (misophonia included), to smell (I can smell pasta when it is al dente from 2 rooms away), to texture. I feel like my senses have been in overdrive my whole life. Not only that, I pick up on everyone's intentions and energies, and a room full of hostile energy will send me into a panic and force me to leave. I am always exhausted. I work from home with 2 small children and barely have time to myself. When they sleep however, I love retreating to my bedroom for quiet time. Funny part of it all is that I am an extrovert (ENFJ). It would be so amazing to meet fellow HSPs like me!

[@julianamarie9183]

my score: 26! i've always known since i was very young i am highly sensitive, even if i didn't have the vocabulary or understanding of the concept in full. thank you SO much for this video shir, it will be very helpful along my healing journey.

[@YCMML]

Juliana Marie my score is 26 as well 😂. This video is 👌.

[@Sheetalc]

this video put so much into perspective for me! Thank you for making this!

[@gratidom1195]

I'm also a highly sensitive person and I've discovered it around the end of 2015. I can't imagine my life and me without this bless.

[@marcokuhner2445]

What you‘re saying is literally what’s inside my heart all the time

[@MagaliSurLaMer]

Wow. This is me. I think there is always the fear of missing out, but I can't handle all of it.

[@SheerLev]

I understand, but I always remind myself that by connecting to my true self I will find myself in the place and in the way that is right FOR ME ❤

[@night._.kitten]

I am not shy, am just sensitive and can be hurt easy. But I know if a person dislike me or love me. Trust me!

[@beingsarahw]

I believe I am. I took the quiz and it came out as I was in fact a HSP... I noticed this over the last few years, reading stories online, pictures, animal cruelty, bright lights, shouting, horrible shows on TV, the news even... all caused me overwhelming anxiety and even some things causes terrible depression... I want to be able to fix all the terrible things... Also peoples moods I can tune into so easily... without even speaking I know their mood... I am struggling with this.. the stress of not being able to help all these people/animals in need makes me so sad, like I am failing everyone.

[@janicekrol8320]

I was actually diagnosed with hyper sensitive nerve disorder (hyper sensitive person) a few months ago by my doctor. That explained soooooo many health problems I had over the years! The best thing she said I can do to help my disorder is meditation and yoga. The world can be a very overwhelming place for people like us....thank you for sharing this video with the world.

[@lisannez1207]

Thank you so much

[@SheerLev]

sending you so much love dear! ❤

[@ozmomine8029]

I am also a highly sensitive person and the thing I calm down with is listening to music.

[@karl9868]

The relief in my heart after learning about hsp after years of pushing it away and going through hell trying to cope everyday. Thank you so much sheer.

[@caseyann8529]

This is the first video I'm seeing about highly sensitive people after my therapist introduced me to the concept. I relate so wholeheartedly and feel so seen.

[@SheerLev]

❤️

[@camgarcia53]

Wow Shir! So much love and details in this video! Thank you for sharing, it is soo helpful for all of us! Keep going girl!

[@schoenlala]

I had no idea about HSP. But it describes my life experience perfectly, from high sensitivity to noise, smells, textures, to anxiety and depression, to being very empathetic and intuitive. I wonder if all INFJs are also HSP? (I took the test and got a 26). Thank you Shir!

[@maliamotivates2545]

I literally clicked every single one of them. I had seen an article about "how to tell if you're an empath" & that's what brought me to this video. I've always known I was a highly sensitive person but, I didn't realize how much it really affects my life, for the better & worse. So thank you so much, not only for this video, but providing the quiz. Love, love , love the energy you give off. Keep doin your thang girl ! :)

[@MXRiderFiftyTwo]

I scored 24.Thankyou for posting on KZbin. I always knew something was wrong with me as I'm always stressed and became sensitive if people yelled at me or gave me a hard time. Being a HSP is a gift.My intuition is always 100% on.I can spot a lier a mile off.And I also think being empathic is a good quality.

[@Mystique7]

All you need is awareness of Self. Your abilities are just natural abilities we all have but most people are more constricted in awareness. Most ppl would be shocked at what i've experienced since birth. They don't understand the natural self. Balance is very important for everyone. Please don't think you are somehow more special or gifted than others, that is just another ego ploy which creates more imbalance in the world. Understanding your self means understanding equality. How else would you have compassion if you think your somehow more special than others. Everyone's special, so no no one is. That's balance. That's equality. Peace.

[@Lily_and_River]

I don't think she means she is more special than others. But highly sensitive persons often pull themselves down when they notice they can't do or handle things the way others can or the way society tells us to. That's why it is very important for these people to accept who they are in order to take care of themselves propperly and to enjoy life. When they do this they might come to see their sensitivities as gift instead of a burden. again this doesn't mean other people aren't gifted. We are all the same but all different.

[@Mystique7]

I didn't mean her specifically. I meant ANYONE who thinks they are "gifted" because they are empaths. It isn't a "gift" it is how you and everyone else is. Naturally. It is a human being thing to be an empath. It isn't "superhuman" or any of those other words ppl use to describe it. It is how the natural human being functions when they understand who they are and what it means to be human. Because we have been taught to not trust and love ourselves, once we finally heal ourselves we come into the recognition of equality. It is the same for everyone. We are all humans.

[@Lily_and_River]

I don't really get your point. No one is telling anyone that high sensitive persons are more special than others. Of course all people are equal but that doesn't mean some people are or feel different. Again most highly sensitive persons tend to see their emotions as a negative quality rather than a positive one. Because western societies often speak of being 'too emotional' in a negative way. So it is really needed that people speak up for highly sensitive people. That doesn't make them egocentric (most highly sensitive persons aren't egocentric anyway). That also doesn't make them more special than others... Actually what that does is making them equal with others who don't get easily overwhelmed or tired from emotions and don't get limited in their daily lives because of it. I'd rather say to everyone that he/she is special to boost their confidence than to say you're just like everybody else. We're all equal but we're still unique.

[@Mystique7]

Yes, that is exactly what im saying. EVERYONE is AMAZING. Not just the empath. EVERYONE. But there are some empaths who "think" they are somehow the special ones. That is EGO. Which everyone also has. The perspective is one of wholeness. Wholeness is complete. Wholeness recognizes itself as EQUAL not SPECIAL. Everyone is special because everyone is EQUAL. So really there is no one more special than another. I hope you understand that. Love & Infinite Blessings to you! ♥

[@Crgb777]

No one was being egotistical here. By your original comment its like your saying that high sensitivity is not a unique gift when you said it's just a "natural ability that we all have". That's like saying the gift of a really talented basketball player, or a really talented singer, are "just natural abilities that we all have". But like the gift of a highly sensitive person, that statement is not true. Our unique gifts are not gifts that "we all have" because clearly most people don't have the gift of high sensitivity, great athletics or a beautiful voice. Your comment made it seem like high sensitivity is just run of the mill, everyone has it - which is untrue. We are all gifted and special in our own ways, but be careful not to write off other people's gifts as if they aren't unique to each and every person.

[@Fernanda-im8ze]

I am so glad I watched this video, it helped me realise I am not alone in my emotions. Thank you so much for being you and sharing your experience as a Highly Sensitive Person. I've always felt a little off in that way and I can relate to so much of your emotions so thank you. I decided to share/use my gift to help others by studying psychology. It just feels like the only way to try to understand and aid. Thank you so much, Shir

[@SheerLev]

much much love to you, thank YOU ❤

[@2009reinvention]

I took the test and got a 14. We have diagnosed our son as a sensitive person. It has been a struggle to inform people of what a sensitive person is. We didn't know where my son got the sensitive gene and now I feel it maybe me. Thanks for your support and explanation. We want the best for our son and want to protect him from the negative outside world as possible.

[@nevermind8895]

Thank you so much for making this a topic in your video because for the longest time I thought I’m just really weird that would never be normal or ever fit in and think others thought the same thing for as long as they have known me. On the that test, I found the answer to why I always feel like crying when someone says something negative about me, why I notice or feel things more intimately than most. This has truly been an eye opener. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lucyvitek6215]

i scored 15, I am diagnosed with depression and i might also have BPD, noise always sets me off. i hate it so much but i love music. also a messy room annoys me although i used to never be a tidy person when i was younger. minimalism helps. but i havent fond a solution for outside noise other than noise cancelling headphones. btw youre so beautiful.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

This video was really great, I can relate 100% to everything you say. very helpful tips and just nice to see that more people experience the same things! Mindful greetings, Vera from Simple Happy Zen

[@Julia-hc7et]

Thank you for posting this, it has helped me understand the way that I digest life, and feel more normal instead of totally different to everyone in the world.

[@TonyMarinou82]

Thank you so much for this. I finally feel as though I am learning about my true self... Through learning and sharing with like minded people, I can see that I am worthy. Thank you!!!

[@michelletapiadesigns1933]

Thank you for sharing this. I am also a highly sensitive person. This week my husband asked me to go to a Iron Maiden concert with him and my stepdaughter. I said no hesitantly and with great guilt. I just know I can't take loud noise, lights and crowds. I know I would have been miserable. I could tell he was very disappointed. I explain to him how much I am affected by all this stimuli, bit I think that because he is completely opposite of me, and has never known anyone like me it is hard for him to understand. Even if he does not say how he feels about it, I can just feel it. I have to be careful how much I apologize. My ex use to call me Sensitive to a detriment, and was very mean about it, and really expected me to change. One of the reasons he is my ex!

[@lyllymoreland2800]

I have highly sensitive hearing. Each time I hear the alarms go off at school I cover my ears because of how loud they are.

[@MegaLoler9000]

yeah, i wear earplugs whenever i leave my room because there are just too many painfully loud sounds around, when i take a shower, when i'm in the kitchen with clanging dishes, around musical instruments, when i'm around roads with cars driving by, when the vacuum is running, any other loud appliance, etc., and i always keep earplugs with me wherever i go when i leave the house

[@fimutma]

I cover my ears too even when a plane passed by :V

[@nomad9338]

Yes, I am highly sensitive, shy and introverted. Yes, sometimes it's hard being like this in a tough, cruel world, but on the other hand, it's a positive to see beauty and compassion where others can't find it.

[@fidousshamim2707]

I was about to cry when the video was about to end , watching and listening someone exactly thinking like me and expressing the desires and wishes I have and facing so much related problem like me