Highly Sensitive Refuge

Narcissism

Do Highly Sensitive People Attract Narcissists?

Andre Sólo on December 1, 2019

One has an excess of empathy. The other has almost none at all. Do these two opposite personalities end up drawn to each other?

One has an excess of empathy. The other has almost none at all. Do these two opposite personalities end up drawn to each other?

Autism

Do Highly Sensitive People Have Autism?

Andre Sólo on May 28, 2019

If you're sensitive to your environment and get overwhelmed easily, it could be either one—but there are striking differences.

If you're sensitive to your environment and get overwhelmed easily, it could be either one—but there are striking differences.

Career

7 Work Problems Only Highly Sensitive People Will Understand

Andre Sólo on February 26, 2019

Are you sensitive to stimuli, emotions, and the busy pace of work? A few simple accommodations can go a long way.

Are you sensitive to stimuli, emotions, and the busy pace of work? A few simple accommodations can go a long way.

Genetics

Do These Genes Help Make You a Highly Sensitive Person?

Andre Sólo on December 20, 2018

Do you get overwhelmed by a hectic environment, or the needs of everyone around you? You may have the genes of a highly sensitive person — and they can be a major advantage.

Do you get overwhelmed by a hectic environment, or the needs of everyone around you? You may have the genes of a highly sensitive person — and they can be a major advantage.

Child Development

4 Ways to Begin to Recover from Childhood Emotional Neglect

Andre Sólo on November 29, 2018

Childhood emotional neglect can leave anyone with struggles that last into adulthood. But if you're highly sensitive, it can be debilitating.

Childhood emotional neglect can leave anyone with struggles that last into adulthood. But if you're highly sensitive, it can be debilitating.