As HSPs, are we more vulnerable to injury and illness?
Highly sensitive people can certainly appear to be more vulnerable to injury and illness. Fortunately we can take steps to lower our risk. I can’t believe five years have passed since our skunk nightmare. An unfortunate skunk, evidently ill, dug through our basement... Read more
3 things every HSP should know about subtle trauma
If you are highly sensitive, you’ll benefit from an understanding of subtle trauma. Once you recognize the signs, you can seek support if you need it. I found myself thinking about trauma responses last week after my partner caught a possum in our Havahart trap. The... Read more
HSP environmental susceptibility: what it is and how to use it to your advantage
Your mind, and your ability to manage it, is the key to managing your HSP environmental susceptibility and making it a positive force in your life. My friend Kaitlyn in Vancouver took this stunning photo and generously allowed me to share it with you. Looking at it, I... Read more
“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 moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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