The Highly Sensitive Person

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Research Confirms Sensitivity Is About Depth of Processing

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on May 30, 2024

Sensitive individuals process their environment so deeply that they are inevitably more affected by both the good and the bad within it. They are not weak; they are susceptible.

Sensitive individuals process their environment so deeply that they are inevitably more affected by both the good and the bad within it. They are not weak; they are susceptible.

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Are Highly Sensitive People More Prone to Illness?

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on January 23, 2024

On social media, the question often arises about whether HSPs are more prone to certain health issues. But there is no clear evidence for any illness being caused by being an HSP.

On social media, the question often arises about whether HSPs are more prone to certain health issues. But there is no clear evidence for any illness being caused by being an HSP.

Narcissism

Revisiting Vulnerable Narcissism and Highly Sensitive People

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on November 16, 2023

What is vulnerable narcissism, and how might it relate to the lives of highly sensitive people?

What is vulnerable narcissism, and how might it relate to the lives of highly sensitive people?

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Highly Sensitive and High Sensation Seeking Individuals

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on July 22, 2023

Some highly sensitive people may also have another trait: high sensation seeking (HSS).

Some highly sensitive people may also have another trait: high sensation seeking (HSS).

Narcissism

High Sensitivity Does Not “Overlap” With Narcissism

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on September 2, 2022

Explorations of a recent study comparing high sensitivity and narcissism.

Explorations of a recent study comparing high sensitivity and narcissism.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Coping With Uncertainty During COVID-19

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on July 20, 2020

Highly sensitive people process decisions deeply and it’s hardest when there are so many uncertainties and future influences that we cannot control.

Highly sensitive people process decisions deeply and it’s hardest when there are so many uncertainties and future influences that we cannot control.

Bias

Sensitivephobic: Could This Describe You?

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on July 2, 2020

Are you hiding your sensitivity? Learn how you can support yourself and others.

Are you hiding your sensitivity? Learn how you can support yourself and others.

There is a great deal of advice out there, but here is some support especially for HSP couples and parents at home and quarantined.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Big Picture Living During a Time of Global Crisis

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on March 24, 2020

Try looking at the big picture during the COVID-19 outbreak. It can provide support and perspective for HSPs navigating this difficult time.

Try looking at the big picture during the COVID-19 outbreak. It can provide support and perspective for HSPs navigating this difficult time.

Ethics and Morality

The Ethics of Self-Care

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on January 19, 2020

Self-care is good for everyone, but especially for highly sensitive people. Learn a vital self-care practice to reduce burnout and overstimulation.

Self-care is good for everyone, but especially for highly sensitive people. Learn a vital self-care practice to reduce burnout and overstimulation.

Meditation

Meditation for Highly Sensitive People

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on November 12, 2019

Meditation can be one of the best ways to help HSPs reduce and recover from over-stimulation. Find the type of meditation that best suits you.

Meditation can be one of the best ways to help HSPs reduce and recover from over-stimulation. Find the type of meditation that best suits you.

Relationships

Graceful Boundaries Part IV: Dating and Close Relationships

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on August 23, 2019

How do we create boundaries in close relationships?

How do we create boundaries in close relationships?

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Graceful Boundaries — Part 3

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on May 21, 2019

It requires grace to implement strong personal boundaries with kindness. But there’s nothing graceful about having no control over your boundaries.

It requires grace to implement strong personal boundaries with kindness. But there’s nothing graceful about having no control over your boundaries.

Forgiveness

Graceful Boundaries - Part 2

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on February 28, 2019

Can highly sensitive people violate the boundaries of others without noticing? Here are some ways that HSPs may unintentionally encroach upon other’s boundaries.

Can highly sensitive people violate the boundaries of others without noticing? Here are some ways that HSPs may unintentionally encroach upon other’s boundaries.

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Graceful Boundaries

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on February 6, 2019

How highly sensitive people can create graceful boundaries, helping them take in what is good for them and keep out what is not.

How highly sensitive people can create graceful boundaries, helping them take in what is good for them and keep out what is not.

Anxiety

Emotional Regulation and HSPs

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on November 5, 2018

Highly sensitive people feel emotions deeply. But this depth can overwhelm. Emotional regulations skills can help them manage intense feelings.

Highly sensitive people feel emotions deeply. But this depth can overwhelm. Emotional regulations skills can help them manage intense feelings.

Decision-Making

Highly Sensitive People and Decision Making

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on October 1, 2018

Do you have trouble making decisions? Most Highly Sensitive People do. A few methods can assist HSPs in making decisions.

Do you have trouble making decisions? Most Highly Sensitive People do. A few methods can assist HSPs in making decisions.

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Time and Transitions

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on September 19, 2018

From the moment we wake up and until we go to bed, we are dealing with transitions. Learn ways to ease—and even enjoy—the shift into the next moment.

From the moment we wake up and until we go to bed, we are dealing with transitions. Learn ways to ease—and even enjoy—the shift into the next moment.

Meditation

The Power of Inner Silence for the Highly Sensitive

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on June 18, 2018

Quieting the mind can help highly sensitive people find peace and sanctuary in this busy and noisy world.

Quieting the mind can help highly sensitive people find peace and sanctuary in this busy and noisy world.

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New Research on Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS)

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on June 7, 2018

Here are some of the latest studies helping us to better understand and support Highly Sensitive People.

Here are some of the latest studies helping us to better understand and support Highly Sensitive People.