According to the HSP, one in twenty people is highly sensitive. This indicates that you or someone you know may be sensitive.42% of people don't have high levels of sensitization, which means that most things don't bother them as much as they would an HSP. The rest of the people fall somewhere in the middle, with only a few being completely emotionless about anything. Additionally, 20% of the animal kingdom is extremely sensitive.
What are HSPs like and who are they?
Who is an HSP?
We are the people who think, are cautious, and are conservative; the ones that say “Hey, wait a minute. Before acting rashly, let's give this some thought.
Highly sensitive people are needed in every society, just as we need warriors and risk-averse leaders. We, on the other hand, are the ones who help to temper the less sensitive types—those who can be bold, rash, and impulsive and may not have considered the implications of their actions. Highly sensitive people are most often the people found in the roles of advisors, counselors, and advocators for restraint.
Unfortunately, we have also been described as somewhat "defective" by non-hsps in western society."Too sensitive, too cautious, too shy, too timid, too introverted, too fearful" are some of our stereotypes. It is essential to realize that these are not "problems" that require sensitive individuals to be resolved. The issues arise as a result of the labels that are placed on us.
While many highly sensitive individuals are outgoing, extremely friendly, extroverted, and willing to take risks, many non-sensitive individuals are also shy, timid, introverted, and fearful. We just have a tendency to consider everything thoroughly and weigh all of the things that our senses pick up before moving forward.
Misunderstood Traits and Characteristics So, what are some of the traits and characteristics of an extremely sensitive person?
Let's take a look at some of the facts and false labels that this particular group has received.
Shyness: The HSP group probably has a larger number of shy people. All people are not shy as a result of this. It is a myth. Many people who are not sensitive are also shy. Sometimes, what people think is shyness is really just an evaluation of the situation and the people we just met.
We're careful. We won't be as receptive to a person if our senses indicate that there is something wrong with them. The first impression matters. We take in the person's entire demeanor, aura, attitude, and other subtleties with all of our senses, not just how they look. Each new situation prompts us to process our thoughts, emotions, and sensations. Even though we are not shy, this may make some of us appear so.
Another myth about introverts. Many HSPs can be outgoing, extroverted, and fun-loving. Additionally, many non-sensitive individuals are introverts. Deep thought and internal reflection are not synonymous with introversion. We do need more time to ourselves. This is because situations that would be somewhat stimulating for someone who is not sensitive can cause our nervous systems to overwork.
If we become agitated and overstimulated, we need to locate a quiet location as soon as possible to regain our equilibrium. Because of this, many HSPs prefer to stay at home rather than go out to party. It's not that we don't want to, but we do know that our systems won't be able to handle the load for too long. To try to calm down from the noise, sights, smells, and sounds that are bombarding us, we will pull inward as a kind of protective shield if we are unable to escape.
Fearfulness: No one can say that they have never been afraid at times unless they are completely emotionless and do not give much thought to how they treat other people. Sensitive individuals do not necessarily possess this quality.
Most people experience inner turmoil, fearful thoughts, and butterflies when they have new experiences. Simply put, HSPs have a tendency to feel those feelings more deeply.
Timidity: It's just in our nature to be cautious, evaluate the situation carefully, and need to see the "entire picture" and the possible outcomes of our actions. We'd have even more chaos in our world than we already have if everyone rushed into everything without thinking.
Too Sensitive – This is indeed our main quality. Everything around us is absorbed in once. Energy vibrations, noises, lights, and smells are all absorbed, processed, and evaluated. We, unfortunately, cannot tolerate excessive activity and noise for an extended period. For instance, what a non-sensitive person might find to be a moderate or low level of music might sound like a rock concert to us.
We are impacted emotionally by much of the world's conflict. We are aware of low levels of anger or resentment in a room, we empathize with the problems of other people, and we are deeply saddened by terrible tragedies. We also feel the pain of another person.
What Does This All Mean?
A lot of people who aren't sensitive can't see or feel things that a highly sensitive person will pick up on. We might benefit greatly from this. It has the potential to save us in numerous brewing conflicts. If we go with our gut, our skills can prevent us from making bad decisions for our personal or professional lives. And since we have such a keen awareness of the environment around us,
we frequently are the ones who alert others to potential environmental issues that dishonest businesses ignore to maximize their own profits.HSPs frequently advocate for changes and reforms to government legislation for everyone's benefit.
As with anything, it helps to know that you are not alone and that other people face the same kinds of circumstances and "labels" as you do. Indeed, it doesn't hurt any less, but you know some people are like you who you can talk to and understand. Although we do exhibit more of the aforementioned characteristics and traits than non-sensitive people do, we are not the sole owners of them.
Non-HSPs sometimes misinterpret what's really going on in the mind of an HSP. Only another extremely sensitive individual could truly comprehend. The good news is that people with high levels of sensitivity have existed for as long as humans have existed, and we will always be working to make the world a more compassionate, peaceful, and understanding place for everyone.
