Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You

by Jenara Nerenberg

When society is not equipped to hold an accurate mirror up to you, you end up interpreting your reflection according to available lenses, structures, and terminology. But they’re often wrong and misleading, or, worse, harmful.

described Elaine Aron as a shy, quiet, introverted child who feared putting her face underwater while swimming.

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loud music—they become exhausted, burned out, depressed, or develop symptoms such as headaches and fatigue. This is because “what is moderately arousing for most people is highly arousing for HSPs.”

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