This is one of the questions I’m asked the most. We will discuss some of the challenges you have named and the benefits of talking about the trait.
HSPs have named the following on why it might be hard to tell people:
Don’t know how to describe it
Shame about being highly sensitive
Don’t think people are interested in it
Worry people think you are asking for special treatment
Don’t want people to think you are different
Talking about the trait and telling others has the following benefits:
Normalizes and validates the trait
Spreads awareness and education about our gifts
Helps others understand you
Your needs need to be known to be met
Educating others helps you express your needs too, which improves your relationships
You can help and connect to other HSPs
Leads to self-advocacy & advocacy about the trait
Your mental health/medical professionals care can benefit you and all the HSPs that come after you
It grows self-acceptance that improves everything
We love hearing from you about what you found helpful. Please share this episode with others to help spread awareness and education of the trait.
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