I'M A HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON

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[@Granorla]

I am a HSP and empath too. It’s like you never switch off, your mind is constantly going. I have really intense vivid dreams so I wake up drained. It’s a double edged sword; I love how receptive and attentive I am, but that comes with a price

[@ShadowRayne16]

I'm very empathetic and really sensitive to tone and people's emotions so it irritates the crap outta me when people lie and don't tell me what's wrong (even though they totally have that right and it's none of my business) I feel like people are acting shady or hiding stuff alot especially if I know how they normally act and are being different. I'm veryyyy observant and that makes me paranoid sometimes as well. Like if something been moved around and none says they've done it or been in that are. Idk sometimes it makes me feel crazy or others give me that "your crazy" look. Ugh.

[@meganbruce41]

Rayne Shadow I totally understand that! Like I get that it’s none of my business if my friend or partner is upset about something but it bugs the hell out of me when I know something is wrong and they say there isn’t. Even if they just said “yeah somethings bothering me but I don’t want to talk about it”, that would bother me less. It’s the fact that I know someone is lying to my face saying they’re fine when I know they’re not and most of the time they know that I know. I’ve had arguments with exes about this and it’s really bothered them that I could feel their emotions and that I’m very observant about any chances in their behaviour

[@leannabealemusic]

*you're And yeah. Like...why can't people just say it? I'm autistic and revving engines scare me so badly. I hate Ybor city at night. And it's bad enough that I'm horrible at reading social situations and voice tones but the same people who tell me to "figure it out" mislead me on purpose. Tell me how that makes sense.

[@andysneck9157]

Same. I overthink a lot. Like to the point where it's kind of unhealthy. I'm always nervous about everything and what people think of me. Just constantly overthinking and bullying on top of that does NOT help what so ever. Why are some people such assholes? Like it's a genuine question that I wish someone had a straight forward answer instead of "I don't know". I always have this small feeling my friends hate me or I'm annoying or they don't want me around. And when people play around and are like "You're crazy" like you said, I take everything so seriously. Sorry for my rant 💖

[@bykchoi]

Thank you for this 💛 I can relate, especially with noise. I’m so sensitive to loud noises (I HATE noise pollution/revving engines/sirens), and with some sounds I get a strange vibrating sensation in my ear - maybe that’s like the glass thing you mentioned. I’m also a very jumpy person. For example, I get startled if someone just quietly says my name while I’m at my desk at work lol

[@escapedscienceexperiement9824]

Me too! especially the loud noise part. I tend to become quite weary as well.

[@khiane2145]

same! x

[@xoxoxoxoxor]

I have this as well, when I hear a siren or a car pull-up or something I could literally cry, sometimes I even get tears in my eyes and really have to focus on holding in the tears

[@katrinepetersen2566]

kchoi I wouldn't consider myself a highly sensitive person, but I HATE loud sounds and strong smells. As a kid, if a truck would drive by, I'd start singing, because it felt like I was the one controlling the noise and I could stop it at any moment (Yeah, I know. It's weird) When people wear a strong perfume I'm about to throw out and I Can taste the perfume in the back of my throat for most of the Day.

[@taylorb322]

Me too!!!! Especially with being jumpy and people are always so thrown off and telling me to calm down and I’m like...I literally can’t help it 😂

[@readerl.3461]

I always described myself as over- emotional, or a cry baby. But I can relate to so much of what you talk about in this video, all the worries and insecurities and the wish to be "normal" and just have normal reactions. 😕

[@marianavazquez2547]

Thank you. All my life i’ve been “sensitive”, so much that my own family have told me that i should learn how to handle situations and myself and that i should not be “weak” and a “brat”. Honestly it is so hard because i can’t control it, i just get overstimulated by things. Everything you said about thinking to yourself “why can’t i do it” resonated so much with me, man life is just hard sometimes. You’re not alone, we are not alone. Thank you again for this video, lots of love from Mexico ❤️

[@lilyw1695]

Mariana Vázquez i feel you so much right now. My parents are always telling me that im weak and not capable of anything. It really pushes me down...

[@peacelovergirl1998]

I relate, I had a anxiety attack in a Costco once because there were so many people there and my mom called me a drama queen

[@lindabalinda7887]

@@peacelovergirl1998 oh my god Costco is a nightmare

[@AllySheehan]

Girl, I cannot tell you how much I relate. I graduated from my Psychology degree with the realisation that I might be too sensitive to work in that field, one-on-one, at least for now. I also feel like I'm ~delayed~ in life due to a myriad of things, mostly my high sensitivity to things. It's crazy, I hope we can get rid of that feeling that society imposes about timelines for twenty-seomthings. Anyway, wonderful video. Sending you love 💛

[@Megatronsters]

Im an HSP/empath, with anxiety and depression. Even the smallest bad interaction can set me spiraling. Sometimes I don't leave the house for days because I know I can't handle it. I can tell when people want me to shut up, I can tell when someone is trying to hide their dislike for me. It's brutal sometimes. I can't walk down the laundry soap isle because it's so fragrant and it hurts to breath, and normal noise levels make my ears feel like they are gonna bleed. I can't do loud music and also have ear plugs for smoke alarm testing. My husbands voice kills me in cars for some reason, it's just like you described like the glass noise. I could go on forever about the things that bother me. I've been this way since I was a child, and I find it hard to not completely become a shut in. It's a choice I have to make everyday to keep pushing even when it's uncomfortable. Thank you for making a video about this. I find HSP people are very misunderstood and mislabeled as overdramatic.

[@8happyperson]

I feel like I'm pretty opposite from you. I have a lot of trouble empathizing with people and my emotions are super steady and I don't often feel strong emotions. Its so cool how people can have such different predispositions to things like the way they experience emotions.

[@OnneaLasi]

Can I just say, thank you so much for putting my feelings into words. I always thought it was just a "me thing" but reading all these comments and hearing your experiences have really helped. I like to keep my feelings to myself too because otherwise I'll complain of every little thing that triggers my sensitivity. The question, "are you ok?" for example sends me into a sob and I don't know why. When I get blood drawn I can feel it moving and leaving my body. I get dizzy so easily that I have to sit down immediately after. Thank you for bringing awareness to this so I can look into it further. Love the videos Sarah, keep up the amazing work!

[@daphneallen5952]

Exactly!! Thank you for putting this so perfectly

[@kila6676]

me too I feel the blood being drawn, it's terrible, and then I have to focus so much on not thinking about it to not faint.

[@starrykev]

same - the one time I got my blood drawn I fainted and my parents got angry at me for that???

[@jougjimmadome]

as someone with autism this is like 60% of what's up like hypersensitivity and hyper-empathy are two very big symptoms of autism (obviously there's more to it but I just found this overlap interesting)

[@jestfullhypnotist705]

I hate the stigma that autistic people lack empathy because I've noticed that it's usually the opposite. About 80% of my friends are autistic and they are all one of the most empathetic and emotionally connected people I know. They usually just have either a different way of expressing it or are just having a hard time actually showing it but once you get to know them they're absolutely super caring and super sweet

[@Ambear_]

@@jestfullhypnotist705 I have autism. And I'm extremely empathic, there's literally people saying that I need to think about my own shit more instead of always helping others. All what autistic people do is express differently, think and sometimes act differently. Other than that, we're pretty normal.

[@to0othjar]

I’ve never felt so understood in my entire life! Thank you so so much for making this video. I cry so often and for so many reasons and I get so overwhelmed so quick. I think sound and like other people’s energies are the most impactful to me.

[@KellyNicholsVlog]

I have Sensory Processing Disorder and I can relate to this video so so so much. I'm also an empath and it's extremely draining. To the point where it's made me... numb? I don't know if that's the right term but it's how I feel. Almost everything you said in this video is me. I can't handle people rubbing my skin. It hurts. I can't listen to more than one person talking at a time. Two or more people talking in a room gives me massive anxiety. It's gotten worse the older I get. Being around people for a few hours makes me so tired I have to recuperate for days because I'm so drained. And I don't feel normal.

[@petrichorbones]

Kelly Marie omygodh same i cannot concentrate when two people talk at once it hurts my head and if it’s a crowded room it gives me a headache

[@kila6676]

same

[@annabellerose678]

Same! Before I got my SPD diagnosis I thought I was just a highly sensitive person

[@hellomara100]

something i like to do is picture myself in almost like a forcefield of light (because sunlight on my skin is my favorite feeling, but picture whatever you want) and as other energies come into my radius, i picture them bouncing off or dissipating into the light. i also make sure to clear my mind and feel how i am feeling before i go into any social situations. i feel like this just grounds me and makes me more calm because i can differentiate between what i am feeling and what im picking up on from others. hope this helps xx

[@hannahcpenner]

I was just introduced into the world of HSPs... I didn't know it was a thing until my therapist suggested I might be one and recommended a book to me. I'm a couple chapters in, and everything makes so much more sense now. I was so glad to see you did a video on the subject. Thank you!! EDIT: I just finished watching your video. Everything hit home for me except the shower thing. As an HSP, I have trouble handling small, repetitive noises or vibrations. It can make test-taking really difficult (if someone is fidgeting or tapping something, I become frustrated and overwhelmed). My sense of smell is also extremely heightened. Soap in public washrooms can have an overstimulating chemical fragrance that gives me trouble breathing or makes it hard for me to think. The book I'm reading about HSPs is by Ted Zeff; he has a PHD and the advice he has given so far has been really helpful. He also includes a self-test with what I assume would be some scientific backing! I hope that you find ways to cope with your sensitivity so that it doesn't control you. It's nice to know that someone else feels the way I do, and is going on the same journey. If you feel alone, just know that I'm one of likely many subscribers of yours who deals with a similar struggle every day. Good luck :)

[@daniellegillett4801]

I totally get you. If there is a couple of things wrong for example my trousers are uncomfortable cause they don’t fit, I have a headache and I’m nervous about doing something then I won’t do that thing. If I’m already anxious about something it takes what others would perceive as small things to set off an attack or make me avoid situations. I get really grumpy and tired when I have been in a loud place for ages (not with loud music but like lots of people). If my husband is in a bad mood I always think it’s my fault and can’t think about anything else... it is exhausting and I feel just abnormal. Basically, I feel you. You are not alone. It helped that you shared this so I didn’t feel alone xxxxx

[@jackie9397]

Same here! The book "the Highly Sensitive Person" helps so very much! I've become especially sensitive to noise and light, but also other's emotions, being an Empath. It's nice to feel everything so deeply, but it can be so painful as well.Love makes it worth while, I think at least, and I can't help but feel so much. Hard to explain, but I hope you know what I mean!

[@ErinaBleu]

this is an almost two year old video but I relate to this soooo hard omg, I'm glad (or, I mean, I feel comforted) knowing other people have the same experience.

[@lalabeatrizmakeup]

Oh my god. It's so crazy, everything you described is literally me. I feel everything you said. Everything. I so understand how you feel. You are not alone, in the slightess. Thank you for sharing. Venting is helpful. Keep on going. Just breathe and don't worry about what "normal" people would do. Just be cool with the fact that you are doing the best you can to deal with things that frustrate you.

[@AgnesLiszczak]

Girl I feel you on so many levels.. I am not even sure what is my worst trigger, I think it's larger amounts of people and all of them talking over each other. So shopping malls, movie theaters etc are not the most fun for me. And for the empathy, I feel like I am doing better than I did before, but living with my boyfriend is still not easy because of me being such an emotional sponge 😂 Thank you for sharing this, it always helps me to know that I am not alone. Today I had a denist appointment and later this day I have another doctors appoiment so my anxiety is out to party. I already had one panic attack at night and I always feel so stupid and I just wanna be "normal". So thanks again for sharing your story with us 💕

[@OutfitRepeater]

This makes me feel so much more normal, thank you for sharing. I’m always frustrated by how easily I get sensory overload and feel exhausted from just “existing” some days.

[@lindabalinda7887]

Same, and I often feel bad about not being productive but my body can hardly handle just existing. It’s difficult when what you want to do just doesn’t fit with your body

[@chaosnmoss]

!! YES GIRL. I'm also an empath and I was able to handle it more in high school but now I feel drained 24/7 at 23 years old. (Granted, I also have BPD which makes it worse, but.) And sounds are really bad for me too! Loud music is too much, and I'm learning (while sharing a room with someone else, especially) that eVERY SOUND is painful. I'm extra sensitive to eating sounds (which enrage me), and sometimes even when my roommate laughs while watching youtube with headphones or anything like that, it's insane. Idk. It gets really frustrating, especially because a lot of the time I can't separate when it's because of personal issues or when they're actually being irritating or whatever.

[@cierracox6881]

You look really beautiful in this video.

[@pouetpouet38]

I'm so pleased that you spoke about that subject Sarah and I can relate to a lot of things said here and below: Loud sounds that I don't choose can make me verbally aggressive easily ("it has to stop, please shut up now! ") and it get worst with age, high sense of smell, picky with food (but love to eat), feeling shitty because you had a talk with someone and over-worry that you handled it wrong/overthink what you want to say even though not saying it at all, being perfectionist and can't succeed to what you expected (and obviously, feeling sooo frustrated and sad about it), constant reassessment of my acts and my needs/ideas "why can't I handle this/why can't I do this like "normal people" ?! ". I often feel like a stranger in humanity with all my feeling making me choke. This sensitivity is a gift in the sense of I love people, I love to feel in empathy with them and i'm really enthusiastic/optimistic for everything but it burns me as well. I cry a lot, sometimes I don't exactly know what triggers me, I just need to evacuate my flow of emotions. I dealed with a bit of that anxiety in therapy but let's be realistic, I have to live with that everyday and even if I tend to manage it quite well, sometime I feel overwhelmed by its power :) I hope some other people will find your video and don't feel anymore like monster/stranger/shit/whatever. I believe we deserve a special place in this word, because we have so much potential !

[@mowglinhazel8731]

I'm a highly sensitive person but it's really inconsistent what will upset me. Like I love really really hot showers and loud music that I like. But loud music that isn't something I like really agitates me to the point where I feel like crying and the person who is playing the music always thinks I'm being mean when I ask them to turn it off or down. I also HATE being surprised. If somebody sneaks up on me I don't really mind as long as they don't make a loud noise or touch me. Jump scares in movies and stuff send me over the edge.

[@OnneaLasi]

Yes! The loud music thing I can relate to! It's like something snaps and suddenly you can't keep on track of your thoughts so you have to ask them to lower it so you can concentrate again.

[@ala4935]

MowgliNHazel i pretty much never like loud music, even music i like. i don't even like concerts very much.

[@rachaeld8544]

omg jump scares get me every single time, even when I can see it from a mile away. It's so embarrassing lol

[@andpeggy9747]

I am also a highly sensitive person.

[@andpeggy9747]

anna6830 anna6830 yes I agree

[@DumbleDoyal]

I am the same way and find myself wishing I could feel "normal" as well, and I know how frustrating it can be. I feel I'm constantly trying to adapt and cope with things that "shouldn't" upset me or give me issues, and this only frustrates me more because it's very draining. I hope things get better for you Sarah, you're awesome for sharing this with us! It's comforting knowing I'm not alone

[@VansStyles]

Loved watching this video!! Thank you for putting your story out here!!

[@sgilber24]

Oh my gosh. I'm sorry to hear about your panic attack and can understand how that would happen in that situation. I relate to all of this so much! When I was younger I felt like I was so tough but recently have realized I was living in a constant state of anxiety from holding so much in. I get the frustration of wanting to be more like other people that can just be themselves. I feed off the people around me so much it can alter my entire day. I also do not like heat or warm showers!! It's nice to hear of someone else feeling the same sensitivities. It can sometimes be too much to handle.

[@patricia-sinamylin4165]

It's so nice to hear you talk about it. I am a HSP and empath, too, and for me emotions are the hardest part to deal with, whether it be my own ones or someone elses. Yes, sometimes it can be helpful and I was able to help some people through very difficult phases and situations in their lives, but mostly I find it just draining. I don't like to talk about it to much cause I find many people, like my parents, don't believe HSP exist and tell me I make it up or just overreact. Well, it was so nice to watch his video. Thank you so so much for what you do and for what you stand. Love from Germany

[@jenniferd.3214]

Hearing your story really opened my eyes to other people, I’m learning to me more patient with people who are more sensitive than me bc I have a hard time feeling empathetic. You and I are probably complete opposites and sometimes for me it’s hard to understand people who are really sensitive but I’m learning and it’s thanks to you and your videos! Thank you for your honesty!

[@yourejealousofthesecargosh3955]

So it’s not just me.

[@PiliHierro]

Thank you for making this video! It's such a relief knowing there are other people out there who feel the same and go through similar things. I see being a HSP and an empath as a blessing and also something to be careful about. Sending lots of love 💜💜💜

[@TheAbudding]

Oh my god, I can totally relate to this. I've been this way my entire life and most of the time people tell me to stop being so sensitive, and it's like if I could I would!! I have issues with sounds and breathing, they can just set me off. I'm super particular about fabrics and lighting as well, lighting can literally effect my mood. I've also had to really work on not taking on other people's feelings - I've had friends who are verbal processors and I've had to put boundaries in place so I don't take too much of their stuff on. It feels good to hear other people talk about this because I don't know anyone else like this and a lot of the time I just feel like I'm being overly difficult. Everything you're saying about the frustration and pairing it with being a late bloomer who moves at their own pace really hits home. It's just so hard when your own system feels like it's fighting against you. I've been working in therapy to see the positives and accept that this aspect of me isn't the negative I was raised to believe it was, but it's an ongoing process haha.

[@emmadowman1360]

I literally screamed with joy when I saw this video pop up on my feed! HSP is something I've only recently been introduced to but it has helped me understand myself so much more. For me the biggest and aspect of being an HSP I deal with is my extremely turbulent emotions. I can go from happy and excited running around the room to almost in tears and not wanting to leave my bed in a split second. The weather has a huge impact on how I feel as well. If it's raining I know I'm going to have a bad day but if it's sunny, when something bad does happen I can usually bounce back from it a lot faster. Another thing I've also recently noticed is I absolutely hate being around really drunk people. I think it's the idea that they are unpredictable that rattles me, along with the empath side of things. Anyway, I could rattle on but the main reason for commenting is to say thank you! It's so nice to hear other people talking about being an HSP and actually being able to relate

[@anonymouse0123]

i don't want this to sound annoying or preachy but i've dealt with anxiety, depression, hypersensitivity, and mental illnesses for 10 years now and i related SO much to this video...everything you said -- the #1 thing helping me [really the first thing that's ever helped] is meditation and yoga. reading The Power of Now. I KNOW it's easier said than done and it took me 10 years to even give it a try but it's life-changing [for me, at least]. it really helps you feel grounded in the moment and let go. sending u love + understanding, girl, I totally get how you've been feeling

[@melodylunamagic5996]

Thank you so much for this video! - From one HSP to another

[@sophieprins4923]

I used to think I was so lazy as a teenager, because unlike my friends I never felt like doing anything after a long day of school. When I talked to my mum about it she mentioned the possibility of me being an HSP and instantly I realised I wasn't being lazy, just over stimulated...

[@theranosdotcom]

I'm so sorry you had your first panic attack. I've suffered from panic attacks since I was little and every time I get one I feel like I got hit by a train after and I literally don't have energy to put effort into anything for the rest of the day. Panic attacks suck. Anyway, thanks for making this video. I really enjoy hearing you vent about things like this and I'm sure a lot of others also find peace within themselves knowing that they aren't alone!

[@brooklynwright744]

Yet another great video, girl. I, along with many others, totally relate to being a highly sensitive individual. There are coping mechanisms that help jumpstart a good mindset, but some days are harder than others. I think it's pretty safe to say that all of us love you and the content you continue to give us--you deserve to share rants and no matter what, we'll listen. Stay strong

[@harleymiller4166]

i can 100% relate to literally "feeling" other peoples emotions. i've always been incredibly sensitive to vibes and i take on the stresses of others so often. it can be draining - but it's important to contextualize. you are you. they are them. your feelings are yours and they can handle theirs. i hope you are able to find some answers through therapy, much love

[@ohwow9124]

i really relate to a lot of the things you mentioned. i’m very sensitive to noise, loud noises freak me out (especially loud talkers) and can make me feel really worried. i’m also very overly sensitive, i have been my whole life. thank you, i have found great happiness in your videos. thanks for making me feel less alone :)

[@Elisedene]

thank you so much for saying all this, a lot of your experiences resonated with me too. i'm highly sensitive as well and loud noises bother me the most. one of the biggest things i struggle with is people raising their voice at me/chastising me. even if it's something miniscule, i immediately burst into tears and withdraw into myself. its very difficult because my family tells me not to be so sensitive but now i know that its just a part of who i am. so thanks for sharing your story, i love your videos!

[@millymay222]

Loved this video. I’m a highly sensitive person and empath as well. Don’t worry, you’re not alone 💕 Just recently discovered you on KZbin and you’re starting to become my new fave! I really enjoy your videos and you as a person in general ☺️

[@alicenh.5124]

I never realized there was a word for this.. I have always been very sensitive as well & i relate so much to what you said. If it takes you longer than "normal" to acheive something then it just does, you are doing the best you can and i am proud of you for all that you overcome every day. :)

[@taylormarchman3605]

sometimes i am genuinely blown away at how alike we are. your videos are like listening to my stream of consciousness on a daily basis.

[@ashleighj1998]

So glad somebody else is talking about this!!! I find out I was a HSP from a psychologist when I was 15. Actually has made my life a lot easier because it makes my weird experiences and feelings growing easier to understand and identify. Thanks for this video ❤️

[@melodylunamagic5996]

And my biggest sensitivities are probably discomfort, sound and emotions. I hate being forced to wear uncomfortable clothing or just generally stay in a situation that's physical uncomfortable. Loud music really overwhelms me if I'm not in the mood for it. Also, I soak up people's moods and emotions like a sponge.

[@catrionafrancesca]

Sarah thank you so much for making this, I didn't know this was a thing that other people had and I feel so much better knowing I'm not the only person who is so sensitive and over empathetic. Good luck with your journey dealing with this :)

[@brooketalks]

thank you so much for this. i’m highly emotionally sensitive but also highly sensitive in basically all other aspects... and i’ve always felt like something is wrong with me. but now i understand that it’s not just me!

[@davidsmith-jj4iq]

I HEAR YOU, I have always taken others emotions,onboard,sometimes ,to my detriment,too aware of people being honest[or not],how I feel ,and overthinking,as well as not being able to express myself verbally,or in writing,too aware of [when in a group,peoples lack of tolerance/understanding.This is when I am trying to relate to others ,empathise,and give support when it seems they never return these qualities,it goes so much deeper when I lose someone,or am rejected ,being over aware of others attitudes,just keeps me on edge.

[@eliseguzman1328]

Thank you for this!! This has seriously helped me understand my partner on a new level he is HIGHLY SENSITIVE and has described most everything you've talked about here and more and has a difficult time enjoying anything outside of being home which honestly frustrated me at times, although I struggle with general anxiety and being overloaded by others emotions. Thank you again and I would love to see the more elaborate version of this video and how you deal with it day to day especially within a relationship. Seriously so much love for you, you are one of my absolute favorites!! ❤❤

[@raiindrops711]

this really hit home with me. I am very sensitive. The hardest part for me is trying to not complain to people about what is bothering me. Like “omg the music is too loud” and “ugh its too bright in here”. And thats all I can think about until it goes away. I’m also a very light sleeper just like you and have to wear earplugs at night or small noises will wake me up. Thank you so much for this Sarah, I straight up thought I was crazy for being this way and i’m so happy that i’m not alone ♥️♥️♥️

[@DannyDoublehead]

I relate so strongly to the shower thing. Heat and humidity in gerneral are somehow really horrible for me. And same as you now I struggled so much with panic attacks, simply because I am so overwhelmed. My best decision in decreasing my attacks was moving - since I lived in the inner city at that time and could not take it. Same as with you, my mum is also highly sensitive. Neither of us is an emphat tho. We both have real struggles with loud sounds and strong smells (doesn't matter if good or bad). I wish you all the best with your attacks. Embrace who you are and learn about yourself - these are the things that get you through.

[@obviouscactus9087]

Thank you for making this video, Its nice to know that I'm not alone because it feels like everyone around me doesn't understand about me being extremely sensitive and empathetic.

[@nimrodgrrrl]

I’ve been a hsp my whole life, which has only been worsened since I developed fibromyalgia. The feelings of frustration and exhaustion are so real; everything you said in this video sounds like it came from my brain. Thank you for helping me feel less alone, I’ve had a hard day and I needed to hear this. 😊

[@fobxmcrxfan]

I honestly didn’t know this was something that other people felt so thank you for talking about this!

[@alm5794]

This is probably one of the most relatable videos I've seen in a while. I know this is an older video, so I hope you've gotten a handle on some of your worries and stressors. ❤️

[@emmasmith3099]

I wish I couldn’t relate to you so much, but the highly sensitive to emotions + overly empathetic part is literally me. It’s really only with negative emotions. Like it’s so extreme that watching tv shows & reading books literally interferes with my emotional state on the daily. I can walk past someone in the hall at school and literally feel their pain. If someone else is having anxiety, my anxiety will become stronger and it’s not something I can control. It’s so exhausting. It’s like you constantly have the weight of the world on you and you never get a break. I feel you, I really do.

[@amberaimeeedits8538]

Wow, I’m sorry to hear that you do struggle with this but I’m also so relieved to know it’s not just me! I pick up on other people’s emotions so quickly it’s exhausting, when people are in a good mood it’s great because I bounce off them and replicate the positivity. But when they are in a bad mood, it can be horrific. I’m trying to be there for them and keep positive but I can’t help but also feel really down and it sometimes confuses me how I can suddenly switch my emotions like that... you explained it perfectly by saying it’s frustrating and exhausting! Being around people for too long can sometimes drain me, especially after spending all day at work in a noisy office... I come home so tired and can never fathom why. I also notice I have high sensitivity to loud sounds, people’s voices etc. Although we do differentiate when it comes to loud music, I actually love having my music loud in the car but then I think I’m more sensitive to noises I can’t control rather than just in general if that makes sense, like thunder for example just scares the crap out of me and makes me feel so tense whenever it occurs.

[@lexysue9556]

i can relate to a lot of things you’re saying. loud noises overwhelm me, im super sensitive to heat. i overheat sooo easily. i’m also an empath. the only things i dont relate to is the pain and the shower. but im so glad to see someone else struggles with this whole high sensitivity thing. OH MY GOODNESS I HAD A FEAR OF DRIVING FOREVER. everyone thought i was so juvenile and i’m so glad to see someone else had this issue.

[@malene131296]

It feels so good to know that I am not the only hsp who has had panic attacks because of it! My biggest sensitivity is my inner life, also motion and light. I always get car sick after 2 seconds in a car! Love this video❤ Keep on going, it will get easier!

[@Lucidesmond]

I completely relate and I am so glad that you made this video because it makes me realize I’m not alone

[@maggiemadonna6127]

Hey! I was officially diagnosed as an HSP about a year ago. Watching videos and reading books that are written by/about HSP really helped me understand, accept, and in many ways "explain" myself to other people. This video was no exception. I think that the media is so convoluted by both people claiming to have a mental illness (even though they don't they just want attention so they self diagnose based off of flimsy symptoms) or people who actually have serious mental illnesses that have the full attention of everyone else. So, it's really pleasant to see verified youtubers represent us and our community, especially since it impacts us so greatly.

[@cowabummr_dude]

I feel ALL of that so hard. Every time I’ve gotten out of a relationship I’ve had to go find myself again because i just really soak in everything that everyone is around me. I’m also suuuuppper sensitive to light and I used to be sensitive to sounds (still am depending which situation I’m in) but I work at a theatre so I got used to crazy noises pretty quick. I’ve actually had a panic attack because I got stuck behind a counter for 5 hours just traying up drinks at a restaurant bar and I felt so confined and nervous that when someone didn’t say they were coming around the counter and I bumped into them (spilling their drink) I just burst into tears and had to go sit down in the break room for a good 30 minutes till I could even get myself back together again. I’m working on it all and slowly getting better at it so I hope you make a breakthrough soon! I know how refreshing it can be for sure.

[@meganbruce41]

I relate to this so much it’s absolutely exhausting. It’s affected every part of my life. Being an empath has affected my previous relationships because the women I was with didn’t like the fact that I could feel their emotions and see that they were upset or angry or whatever before they even realised it themselves. And you know when you know someone’s upset and you ask them what’s wrong and they say “nothing”, when you’re so empathetic it’s so hard to let go and continue your day with them because you know that there’s something wrong but they don’t want to talk about it and you can feel it and it affects you so much you want to help but they don’t want the help and it takes its toll on your relationship. Also sounds have affected me my entire life. As a baby I had extremely sensitive ears and got ear infections a lot and had to get surgery to remove my tonsils and to get grommets in my ears. The movies are absolute hell for me, I don’t know why they feel the need to be so loud, I feel like even non sensitive people find it annoying. Concerts are another thing as well. The last 2 concerts I’ve been to I’ve had panic attacks at and now I’m scared of crowds. On the other hand being highly sensitive has its perks. When you feel good things, they feel extremely good, you go into a completely euphoric state. But yeah we need to find coping mechanisms to help us through the hard stuff

[@neutralmakhotel]

Thank you so much for making this video! So many things that I experience make sense now. I definitely understand you on the empathy thing. I have figured out that I am a huge empath and no matter where I am or who I'm with, I absorb all feelings and emotions. It's draining, especially when most of the people around me are dealing with depression and anxiety. It tends to spike my own anxiety and depression even if I was feeling fine before. Also this video helped me understand why I get so irritable in certain situations! It's definitely the sensitivity to overwhelming situations or places with things I'm not used to. This helped me understand myself better and I want to again, thank you ❤

[@phoebelianna7226]

I teared up when you were talking about wishing to be able to live like normal people. I wish that every day of my life. I'm trying so hard to see my sensitivity in a positive light, but it's so hard when its so difficult for people like us to simply exist!

[@MissLeonable]

Thank you so much for this video! I‘m pretty sensitive as well, but you talking about it made me realized, that I‘m not so sensitive in a lot of areas (sound, pain, phobias, weather) and I‘m rather thankful for that. I had panic attacks though and I get physically ill when I‘m emotionally drained. Plus I can’t drink anything else than water. Things like coffee that make people more awake make me have a panic attack. And I‘m also sensitive when it comes to certain topics... I can’t talk about people getting crazy f.e. Makes me feel like I lose my own mind. I love your content and wish you all the best ❤️ greetings from switzerland 🇨🇭

[@annathompson6000]

Oh my... the most relatable video in a while xD. I don't know what I'm most sensitive to, in all honesty. I have a ton of food allergies (are those related????) but I'm also a ridiculously picky eater when it comes to taste and texture. Everything has to be really bland otherwise I'm over-stimulated. I also can't handle most smells, especially if they're really sweet or seem artificial. I totally feel you on being sensitive to others' emotions as well. Everyone in my family is mega-intense and emotional, and sometimes I just can't handle that at all and it's hard not to find myself absorbing their emotions in a way that is bad for all of us. Personally, and I don't know if anyone here knows about this, but I am gifted which has a lot to do with my sensitive. If you look up Dabrowski's overexcitedabilities, perhaps someone will find something relatable there, perhaps an explanation for themselves that they feel comfortable with?

[@esietecartas4553]

Yes👏 i think a lot of us needed this video, the other day a coworker told me I complained a lot (when she invites me places, i ask a lot of questions because i need to know if i'll be able to handle the environment and be comfortable) but you know what, there is nothing wrong with knowing yourself and trying to feel comfortable at the end of the day, if i know i'll be uncomfortable i just avoid it.

[@MissInformed10]

Some people's voices actually hurt my ears when they talk. It's not their fault that their natural voice is loud and they project their words, and I don't want to sound like an old grandma by asking them to speak a little softer lol.

[@kaylarafferty5715]

I don’t comment on a lot of KZbin videos but this one has really helped me today. I struggle with mental health and I can get anxious rather quickly. I relate well with going to the movies and feeling anxious. I love the movies but I sometimes start to get antsy before going. I also get anxious about a lot of other things but I just wanted to say thank you. It feels nice to know that I’m not alone ❤️

[@anastasia8114]

I'm also a HSP and it hurts like hell! I also have a driving phobia, which is problematic because of my current situation. Dental phobia, loud screaming voices and grocery stores set me off too. I also can't stand crowds, loud parties, bars, crowded cities.... Growing up as a HSP was torture because people just thought I was " weird", but alas, there was a reason for the way I was/ am. There are many, many times that I wished that I was an everyday person, because life would be so much easier and my soul would be less tormented........ I enjoy your videos and so many of them speak to me. Thank you...

[@salemfae]

In the process of ordering a book on this before this video has even ended. I always assumed something was "wrong" but it is such a weight off my chest to know other people feel things as vividly as I do. Thank you.

[@fludonigirimi6154]

I can relate to this video so so much! I'm also very empathetic and always pick up on other people's emotions and let them affect me. Same goes for movies and books. Sometimes it's just too much and I get overwhelmed by all the emotions that aren't my own. And I'm having a hard time recognising which feelings are my own and which are the ones I've "taken from" other people. Thank you for making this video, it's nice to know I'm not alone with this

[@Nurauta]

Finally someone I can relate to! I'm also a highly sensitive person and I've been struggling with it when I got older. Also I think this sensitivity gave me MS in a way :D Thank you so much for sharing, it means a lot to other people!

[@solitairemoon]

Thank you for talking about this, I know I'm a HSP but I had never met or seen anyone who is like this. The empathy thing has to be one of the biggest problems for me, there are some people that just really suck up my energy or sometimes if I'm in a room where the general mood is down I get panic attacks and kind of absorb the whole room's emotion. I also get startled really easily and it takes a while for me to calm down. For me, the sense I get overwhelmed really easily with is the smell, like, if I don't like a certain smell and I'm forced to be around it for a long period, I feel the urge to puke. Again, thank you for making this, I totally understand the need of being like everyone else.

[@anonymouse0123]

this is random ?? but my husband loves electronic music and always wants to blast it in the car and it literally makes me feel nauseous + so so anxious. it sounds silly when i say that to him but i have SUCH sensitive hearing as well and it sucks.

[@SugarPetShops]

sour angel Same here! It’s just too much for me and my ears ☹️

[@greyskyz99fox45]

Stay strong Sarah girl, this is just a hard time for you but it will get easier, I am highly sensitive too and I’m a empath it can be a gift and a hinderance as well as being an introvert, I have very big on personal space and when someone invades it I can lose my cool and lock myself in my room all night and cry but I am dealing with it better now and you will too I promise you Sarah! We are all here for you, your an amazing human being! sending lots of love and support to you! ❤️

[@roza7566]

Yes! I am so so happy u uploaded this video. ❤️❤️ Ur channel gives me strength and i love your content. Keep doing what ur doing. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@ciaraaaa96]

I'm also an empath and HSP (sound, lights, energies in general) that is currently pursuing psychology. I feel like i could continue my education and go into clinical psychology, but there are times where i do doubt my ability because i take in so much pain from others. I don't want to come home and cry every day, but i do feel compelled to help as much as I can because i understand their pain so deeply. We shall see what the future holds ♡

[@ansleythomas2366]

I relate to most of these! Especially the noise...I work in a bowling alley and sometimes all the combined noises send me into a frenzy. I also love coffee but am highly sensitive to caffeine. It makes the heightened awareness even more so. I can also totally relate to the empath//feeding on others energy. It's very draining! But I feel like it can also help connect with people on a deeper level. All in all thanks for this video!

[@crystalcvnt]

I’m constantly over stimulated by sound, people and the noises they make, light, and I’m also a huge empath. I thought I was just too sensitive and that i just needed to get over myself but this really resonates and I’m glad I’m not the only one but also I wouldn’t wish this upon anyone. ❤️

[@annamarie999]

i can relate to so much of this, and i've been dwelling on this stuff for the past few days, thank you for making this ❤️ it's a blessing and a curse to me because i feel so alone (ironically) a lot of the time in my head because not many of the ppl around me can relate to what i'm feeling. it's nice to hear other people like me share their experiences with it

[@sirendeatholdaccount]

I can relate so much and I respect you so much, Sarah, for putting this out. I am so highly sensitive, i absorb so much emotion and stimulation I have to disassociate-which isn’t a great feeling either. I had to let some friendships end because I couldn’t handle certain people who projected so much into me and expected the same energy to be reciprocated because I was just so exhausted from feeling. Part of why I am introverted is because I get so overstimulated that I have to retreat.

[@sirendeatholdaccount]

I also have almost fainted in some showers that I’ve taken and I too only take like 10 minute showers. I’m he first person to put a sweater on but also the first person to turn the AC on. The first to turn the music or the brightness down. I thought I was just Oscar the Grouch... but I learned that I am just overstimulated by almost everything. Watching this video makes me not feel so alone!

[@Astridxx3]

Thank you for making this video. I’m a highly sensitive person too. Loud sounds and bright lights are not my thing, I’m always on high alert, and I have the same issue you have: feeling and absorbing someone else’s emotions and energy. I always thought I was the only one. I now know I’m not. Thank you.

[@AngieDaJu]

I feel a lot of those things you described, I had already noticed I'm just super sensitive, to everything really. I have brown eyes and am more sensitive to light than anyone I know. Also the loud noises, sometimes, if it's a song or something, it's like I can feel my own tympanic membrane going BAM with the louder beats or something, following the rythm. It happens with just normal random sounds too. Thank you so much for this video, I love your channel so much, you make it easier to understand myself in so many ways and in so many videos. Thank you for everything, Sarah

[@hmills543]

This resonates with me so much. I can remember from a super young age getting upset easily and crying over seemingly minor things. I was always told to suck it up and stop being a crybaby; people just never really got it. I grew up being so ashamed of how sensitive I was and just wanted to stifle the stuff i was feeling so much. I manage it a lot better now and have embraced it as a part of myself, but I still don’t have anyone in my life that I know has this too. Some things that tend to affect me are busy social situations and environments, along with loud noises and driving. It’s good to see that other people have this as well, it makes me feel less alone! ❤️ But overall I think being an ESP has blessings too, like the world could use a lot more empathy lol

[@AmberHasAChannelBJD]

Since you did ask for people to comment, I wanna say thank you for posting this! I definitely identify with feeling/taking on other people's emotions whether good or bad, but I also find myself feeling like crying or laughing at the drop of a hat too because of so many emotions I end up feeling at once. I probably need to go back to therapy because I think a lot of this has to do with anxiety but I definitely do take on other's emotions, and if I'm in a relationship with someone I feel like I'm always on the same wavelength which can be good but also exhausting because sometimes it feels like I, myself am feeling one thing when my partner is feeling the opposite so it's almost as though there's a war going on inside me which ends up just making me want to have a mental breakdown 24/7. Sometimes I'm sensitive to light, heat, the cold, sound, etc. but not always. The emotional sponge thing is a constant though and it's also getting worse(stronger?) as I get older. It's exhausting and makes me not want to go out often or to just put a wall up to where I'm only focusing on myself. That's the only way I've really found to keep myself from taking on other people's emotions, just focusing on myself. Butttt then it's like I'm not connected to anyone and I feel like I'm being selfish because I'm not really present with them if that makes sense? This whole subject is just confusing and exhausting.

[@clarissahanson5320]

I can relate to a lot of what you described. It feels so good to hear someone else say it!

[@acitp]

Im so glad I found this video, I can relate sooooo much. Especially not being able to cope with heat well, and feeling other peoples emotions more than my own. It's nice to know that there are more people that are like this, I feel like people think, and some have even said, that I'm overreacting to everything. Thank you for sharing

[@sydneyvank3434]

Omg. This is my boyfriend. He literally cannot handle bright lights, loud noises (dogs barking, smoke alarms, sirens, etc.) and over stimulation (crowds, clubs, etc.). I always just thought he was overly sensitive because he had a very secluded upbringing (he was raised in a small village in France with less than 1000 people), but maybe it’s more than that. Thanks for bringing this to light for me!

[@RebeccaHAndersen]

Hey I loved your video on this! I actually did a video like this a while back and for me it is so important that people understand that being sensitive like you and I are does not mean that we are weak. I have been following you for a little bit (not nearly long enough) but knowing what I've seen from you I know that you are so powerful in who you are. For me, its been a while since I did the video on it, but since I've found that I can't take medication that affects my mood at all (like at all - birth control pills are a no go) and I've found that affirmations and breathing exercises and writing in a journal to sort out my feelings really help me out. I know you might not need help but maybe someone reading the comments might - Thank you for making this video it was so nice

[@pettysouvenir]

I'm an HSP too and people do not understand it

[@marywalsh290]

Thank you for sharing. I have to tell you, I'm a speech therapist in a school..I also consider myself an HSP. I've found that being highly sensitive gives me an advantage at my job. There are days that I'm overwhelmed, sure. However, I really believe that being sensitive and empathetic MAKES a good therapist. I bet you will be able to help so many people!

[@kkacilane]

This is something I just learned about recently, and I am definitely highly sensitive as well. I related to almost every word that you said. Thanks for talking about this!!

[@milarosha1357]

I feel you so much on this! You are defintely not alone Sarah! I recently noticed that my sensitivity got worse with age too...but yeah it's a blessing and a curse all at once. I try to accept it as it is, there's no other way) I can also recommend reading the books of Ilse Sand, she is Danish psychotherapist, and aslo she's a HSP herself and wrote several books on this topic. Hope it helps! Sending love

[@lexygv]

This whole video makes sense. I'm pretty sure I am a highly sensitive person. I'm with you, Sarah. xx

[@karinka7a]

That's me. I always felt weird and different. People called me a cry baby but now I realize I don't deal well with lots of stimulation and can often times feel overwhelmed. In conjunction with being overly emotional it's really tough to keep my anxiety under control. Thank you for making this video, it really validates the way I have felt my whole life. Sounds are seriously the biggest thing for me. They set me off to a full on anxiety attack which people don't get most times and think I'm insane.

[@shellyelletv]

Having you talk about this made a few things click in my head. I've never been diagnosed as highly sensitive and I don't think I particularly am, but I do have BPD which brings it's own struggles. That click in my head made me realize that some things may be more than just it being me or my personality. I don't like loud noises myself most of the time, at least if they aren't gradual, or I can't control it. I jump from dogs barking, cinema's get too loud sometimes that I'm jumping every second (even if it's not a horror), bass from music being too heavy, ... Something I always thought of myself was that I wasn't empathetic, that I had a difficult time being empathetic, but then my psychologist said she saw that I was and could be. I thought that part of that was my moodswings from my BPD and that those just take over. Now I also realize that if the people closest to me are in a bad mood, I end up in a bad mood myself, but I don't have that with everyone, and I feel that to some degree my brain is suppressing a lot of those bad emotions, kind of like a part of me shuts down because it's too big of an emotion and I can't deal with it. I also don't do crowds well, or too many things at once. I guess that there are a lot of people who can't handle too many things at once (which is why we say TOO MANY things at once), but I find it very hard to get through those moments. Makes me feel all antsy and it gets difficult to breathe properly or to calm down whatsoever. I'd love to be able to at least tone a few things down. At the very least once in a while so I can get a break and kind of relax and recharge. I'm learning how to do that at the moment, but it's really difficult to do that when it's always this underlying thing that can pop up at any time.