“I have strong fear reactions to things that aren’t in themselves traumatic”
If you have strong fear reactions to small stimuli, you may be experiencing subtle trauma. When you recognize the signs of subtle trauma, you move a step towards healing it. A reader, who I’ll call Sarah, sent me a thoughtful email addressing a topic that closely... Read more
3 ways to love your HSP sensory sensitivity instead of hating it
Our HSP sensory sensitivity can be challenging. Read on for three ways to handle it better. I’m a highly sensitive person (HSP). And I have the world’s most sensitive nose. So I had to laugh out loud when I saw a cartoon that showed two dogs lounging at their master’s... Read more
Do you experience symptoms of subtle trauma? Here are six paths to relief
Fortunately, HSPs have a number of resources we can turn to for relief from subtle trauma. Here are six of them. Many sensitive people experience subtle trauma. If you’ve recognized it in yourself, what is the next step? This is territory that can be very... Read more
How to ground intense emotions in your body—without getting overwhelmed
How do you handle your most intense feelings? Are you able to keep them company when they come up, or do you feel swamped, like they are “taking over?” Intense feelings are a familiar feature of the emotional landscape for sensitive people. We may be able... Read more
How do you handle ugly, unforgivable thoughts and feelings?
I wish I could say I’ve never had an ugly, unforgivable thought or feeling. But I have had them. One memorable example: during an overwhelmingly stressful period with my ex-husband, I caught myself wishing my daughter had never been born. I felt like a swimmer... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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