The Highly Sensitive Child by Elaine N. Aron

Contributions of dopamine-related genes and environmental factors to highly sensitive personality: a multi-step neuronal system-level approach. The highly sensitive brain: an fMRI study of sensory processing sensitivity and response to others' emotions. Making sense of it all: The impact of sensory processing sensitivity on daily functioning of children. They may feel more existential angst, but they also may feel more gratitude for what they have in life, knowing that it is possibly fleeting and nothing is certain.īoterberg S, Warreyn P. Highly sensitive people appreciate a fine wine, a good meal, or a beautiful song on a level that most people can't access.

You may be grateful for the life you have.

Again, the empathy that a highly sensitive person brings to the table is a powerful tool for being a supportive friend and loved one. HSPs care deeply about their friends and tend to form deep bonds with people.

You may have close relationships with others.

They may cry while watching particularly heartwarming videos. Highly sensitive people tend to feel deeply moved by the beauty they see around them.

You might be highly touched by beauty or emotionality.Highly sensitive people may be more affected by certain situations such as tension, violence, and conflict, which may lead them to avoid things that make them feel uncomfortable. You might avoid situations that leave you feeling overwhelmed.While both HSPs and people with ADHD exhibit over-responsiveness to stimuli, people with ADHD also exhibit cognitive symptoms that HSPs do not such as difficulty focusing or paying attention.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): HSPs may also be mistaken as having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Again, while HSPs are overwhelmed by sensory information, individuals with autism may experience either hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity (under-responsiveness) to sensory information.

Autism: High sensitivity is not a form of autism.In addition, SPD can cause under-responsiveness to sensory stimuli, whereas it's characteristic of HSPs to over-respond. The difference is that SPD can cause decreased motor function, which is not a characteristic of HSPs. Sensory processing disorder (SPD): It's true that someone with SPD and someone who is highly sensitive can be averse to sensory input.HSPs can become overwhelmed by social stimuli too however, HSPs are sensitive to all different types of sensory stimuli, such as bright lights and loud music. But introverts are overwhelmed specifically by social stimuli, like large crowds or parties. Introversion: Both highly sensitive people and introverts can become overwhelmed when faced with too many stimuli.

The Highly Sensitive Child by Elaine N. Aron