Do you often feel the need to isolate yourself? Are you worried about other people’s emotions? You may be hypersensitive!
Hypersensitivity is a trait that is believed to affect almost one in five people. Beyond fragility, the hypersensitive have many qualities that can become their strengths.
How do you know if you are hypersensitive?
Hypersensitivity is an innate character trait, which means that you can’t change it, but you can learn to recognize it and live with it.
Several signs are common to hypersensitive people, heightened empathy towards the emotions of others and the environment, the tendency to withdraw into oneself and isolation to protect themselves and feel better, the heightened perception of details that can complicate decision making, guilt for making the wrong choice or hurting others, a tendency to be more anxious or depressed, to experience emotions more intensely, and to be more sensitive to criticism.
Is being hypersensitive an asset?
The way in which a hypersensitive will be valued or not depends on the culture in which he evolves and his environment. In Asia, for example, sensitivity is a compliment.
Understanding your hypersensitivity allows you to make it an asset to go deeper into things, have a more important perception of details, take the time to think before making a decision, improve teamwork thanks to the perception of the emotions of others and be more attentive.
How to manage your hypersensitivity?
Several adjustments may be necessary to help each hypersensitive to better manage their daily difficulties: always take the time to think before deciding, reserve time for isolation, prefer individual activities, work in an office alone, take time to self, listening to your emotions and learning to distance yourself from the emotions and criticism coming from others.
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