Questions About The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You

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Does this book, or any other source, have advice about how to get the people around us to be more accepting of our sensitivity? I'm so tired of people thinking I should just be able to shrug off the pain from all the stimuli... any help in here or elsewhere?

Liad Magen Unfortunately, no. There is no easy way to get OTHER people sensitive to you. You can only try to take actions that involves you and your behavior - s…moreUnfortunately, no. There is no easy way to get OTHER people sensitive to you. You can only try to take actions that involves you and your behavior - such as taking some time off aside, and such.
The book clarifies it well, and encourage you to take actions before reaching such a state.

Nevertheless, in my opinion, the more people read the book, the more they will be aware to this issue and maybe become more sensitive to the need of others.(less)

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I do not really know if I am a HSP, but I am an introvert who does not mind a little self-isolation or social distancing. I could use help to understand myself, but I am looking for something that can help me understand and guide my 10 year old daughter whom I think is a HSP. Her teacher has told me she wanted my girl to be "more bubbly." I really want to help her manoeuvre in this world. Will this book help?

Molly I don't think this book will be helpful. I recommend trying Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain.
And I hope…moreI don't think this book will be helpful. I recommend trying Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain.
And I hope that your daughter's teacher has since educated herself on diverse personality types because wanting a kid to be "more bubbly" is total BS.(less)

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what is the relationship between the highly sensitive person(hsp) and Depression??

Susan Interesting question. The sense I have is they are often interrelated and for myself, being a HSP (if I am indeed one) may have led to depression. I h…moreInteresting question. The sense I have is they are often interrelated and for myself, being a HSP (if I am indeed one) may have led to depression. I have longer described myself as having depression than as being a HSP and have rarely discussed HSP with anyone. By definition, I am not certain the "experts" would consider me to be HSP. Another concept/"label" to keep in mind is anxiety and depression are often bundled together as well.

Update, after having finished the book: HSPs who had a difficult or troubled childhood are more prone to depression.(less)

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Is there any value in the book for people that aren't highly sensitive nor know anyone like that?

Susan Reading it may give you insight to some parts of yourself or others of which you're not yet aware. One of the most helpful concepts for me in the book…moreReading it may give you insight to some parts of yourself or others of which you're not yet aware. One of the most helpful concepts for me in the book is the classification of cultures being a mix of warrior-kings and royal/priestly advisors. Different times or events show the importance of one or the other of these classes and they're each always at work. Sustainability requires both.(less)

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What are effect for nonsensitive person ? Does any hope for such individual in destiny pursuit.