highly sensitive person

[UDP]

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The Highly Sensitive Person

A highly sensitive person (HSP) is a person having the innate trait of high psychological sensitivity (or innate sensitiveness as Carl Jung originally coined it). According to Elaine N. Aron and colleagues as well as other researchers, highly sensitive people, who comprise about a fifth of the population, may process sensory data much more deeply and thoroughly due to a biological difference in their nervous systems.[1] This is a specific trait with key consequences that in the past has often been confused with innate shyness, social anxiety problems, inhibitedness, or even social phobia and innate fearfulness, introversion, and so on.[2] The existence of the trait of innate sensitivity was demonstrated using a test that was shown to have both internal and external validity.[3] Although the term is primarily used to describe humans, the trait is present in nearly all higher animals.

I'm wondering particularly about delta NFs here.

You ever hear of that term, Highly sensitive people?

Do you relate to it?

What do you think?

[Marie84]

I'm not particularly comfortable going into detail with it in the open, but I've always been deeply oversensitive and probably have a degree of Avoidant Personality Disorder; to be clear, I don't see it as a positive trait by any means.
I feel like it's somewhat of a burden to others, since I think I make them feel guilty when I show or call out an offense by something as socially innocent as saying something with a harsh intonation; it probably catches them off guard and makes them feel insecure

I'm not sure if this is really a type related issue, but maybe certain types show the more stereotypical aspects of it...
fwiw, I've known at least one LII who could fit the profile, but doesn't really talk about it. Perhaps it's elevated by having Se PoLR or maybe just introversion

[Galen]

I've never heard of the term in a medical context, so it just sounds like "being a pussy" lol. I can kinda sorta relate to it, although whether or not I get totally overwhelmed depends on my mood and overall energy level at the time. When I'm in a place where I actively seek external stimulation it sometimes feels like I can't get enough, but once I come down from that state of mind I guess my "sensitivity" comes out and much more readily exhibit the traits described. As a guy it would be a lot less socially acceptable to come across as "sensitive" so I'm sure I try to hide a lot of it, although I used to be a lot more "sensitive" as a kid.

The second link brings up an interesting distinction between sensory and emotional sensitivity, and I guess I identify much more with the latter than the former. For me the parts about "being bothered by intense stimuli" all depends on the context in which the stimulus exists. However, when it comes to emotional stimuli I find myself easily overwhelmed.

Also lol there are tests on the second link:



You have indicated that 12 of the items are true of you.


Scoring:
If you answered more than fourteen of the questions as true of yourself, you are probably highly sensitive. But no psychological test is so accurate that an individual should base his or her life on it. We psychologists try to develop good questions, then decide on the cut off based on the average response.

If fewer questions are true of you, but extremely true, that might also justify calling you highly sensitive.

[DirectorAbbie]

http://www.the16types.info/vbulletin...ve-people.html

[Suz]

Highly sensitive person - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Highly Sensitive Person




I'm wondering particularly about delta NFs here.

You ever hear of that term, Highly sensitive people?

Do you relate to it?

What do you think?

Funny you should mention this. My EII sister told me about this HSP thing. She believes herself to be a "highly sensitive person" and she was trying to tell me that she thinks I am too, but I'm a little resistant to the idea. Though I guess I am, sorta. I think not as much as she is.

[Calvinist777]

I've thought of myself as a HSP for a while now. I take everything personally and try to avoid situations where I'm around new people, so they can't judge me (Heaven knows why I joined this forum). One of the things I can definitely relate to is the whole thing about being watched at work. My first real job was a clerk at a local pharmacy for about a year, and it was a Hellish nightmare. My fishlipped, dickheaded bastard of a boss was always in plain sight and scared the piss outta me. I didn't trust anybody else there, but was afraid to quit in the fear they'd think of me as a pansy (which I am).

[Suz]

I've thought of myself as a HSP for a while now. I take everything personally and try to avoid situations where I'm around new people, so they can't judge me (Heaven knows why I joined this forum). One of the things I can definitely relate to is the whole thing about being watched at work. My first real job was a clerk at a local pharmacy for about a year, and it was a Hellish nightmare. My fishlipped, dickheaded bastard of a boss was always in plain sight and scared the piss outta me. I didn't trust anybody else there, but was afraid to quit in the fear they'd think of me as a pansy (which I am).

oh I guess i'm a HSP too then.

[April]

I strongly relate to this, but not in the way that Calvinist777 described it.

I don't even want to say what my score on that test is. I was talking to an LSE when I took the test, and he was astounded and kept asking me questions about it.

I'm emotionally sensitive, but I've improved with age. I have a greater problem with hypervigilance (which my old therapist thought of as a reaction to repeated traumas in my life). I also really dislike chaotic environments. I went to Chuck E. Cheese over the weekend for my niece's birthday, and I was immediately in a crabby mood due to the noise. When I've had a stressful day at work, all I want to do is sit in the dark at home. I think this is all chemically-based.

[Suz]

I strongly relate to this, but not in the way that Calvinist777 described it.

I don't even want to say what my score on that test is. I was talking to an LSE when I took the test, and he was astounded and kept asking me questions about it.

I'm emotionally sensitive, but I've improved with age. I have a greater problem with hypervigilance (which my old therapist thought of as a reaction to repeated traumas in my life). I also really dislike chaotic environments. I went to Chuck E. Cheese over the weekend for my niece's birthday, and I was immediately in a crabby mood due to the noise. When I've had a stressful day at work, all I want to do is sit in the dark at home. I think this is all chemically-based.

Actually that happens to me too. I guess my sister was right. Well i dont sit in the dark but i'll withdraw and not really feel like doing much, except like watch movies or something, and not talk to anyone.

[Froody Blue Gem]

I am generally a highly sensitive person, the term fits me to a T in connecting to characters from books and shows. I don't always show it outwardly but once you get to know me or spend a lot of time around me, it isn't hard to figure out at all. Not being good at taking criticism probably counts, and I'm very sensitive to animals. I am especially sensitive to criticism if it is on a piece of art that I created that's personal to me. That is why I'm reluctant to share by text book with other people.

I also get overwhelmed with multitasking, or when there is loud music and bright lights at a party. I don't do so well in crowds either. I don't really respond well to people yelling either. I don't particularly like being touched either, especially if it's by people who I don't know as well. I have a very sensitive head, so when going to the beauty parlor and my hair gets tugged at even a little, it takes a lot of effort not to utter profanities.

[WinnieW]

I am generally a highly sensitive person... I don't always show it outwardly... Not being good at taking criticism probably counts, and I'm very sensitive to animals.

Yeah. I can relate to this, and I doubt that it has much to do if you're ethical or logical type. I've come to the conclusion that it's a combination of predisposition of neural system, likely inherited, and having weak sensing functions.
In theory EII-Ne and LII-Ne types have the weakest as vulnerable function and isn't strong either.
The likelihood of sensory overstimulation is high,
but there's a chance that I'll get better when you're older and more mature. At least in my chase it is.

I'm good at getting along with animals most likely because my grandparents, both maternal and paternal, were famer, have had cows, goats and hens.

I also get overwhelmed with... loud music and bright lights at a party. I don't do so well in crowds either. I don't really respond well to people yelling either. I don't particularly like being touched either, especially if it's by people who I don't know as well. I have a very sensitive head...

I know that all from own experience.
To my own experience being highly sensitive intensifies the perception of all emotions, so it also has it's benefits sometimes.

The only difference for me is that I'm not -base, I'm not that skilled at .

Supplement:
There is also a theory that the neural system of some people pre-filter less perceived sense impressions so they have to deal with more impressions consciously.
Most of the sense impressions are processed unconsciously.

[ouronis]

I have been diagnosed with social anxiety and visual snow disorder, two illnesses associated with neurological overexcitability, so I might fit this description.

[The Reality Denialist]

I'm usually underwhelmed of sensory input because I do not notice things around me all that much also my taste is like approved/not approved. I can survive long periods of time without food and getting any sort of effect in mood – I do not have regular eating schedule. I consume too much caffeine. Only thing is what I'm worried about are after effects so my overindulgence has limits or complete halt (like I do not drink alcohol).



However as mentioned above it seems quite clear my mind tends to be quite different and intense place even according to many observers.

[WinnieW]

...because I do not notice things around me all that much...

Introspective autopilot mode?
I know it from taking walks outside. I'm usually better at thinking while walking around but then I don't focus on my surrounding... safe places like forest paths mostly.

[cry]

Lol, I also happen to fit the descriptions and critera for hsp, social anxiety (anxiety in general), and visual snow disorder (well, it's hard to prove, but I definitely have something weird going on with my vision. Multiple phenomena actually.)