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Hello, and welcome to my page for Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) and Empaths. My name is Rebecca, and I'm here to help you better understand this personality trait and whether or not you may possess it.
HSPs, also known as Empaths, are individuals who have a heightened sensitivity to stimuli, including emotional, physical, and social stimuli. They often process information deeply and have a strong emotional response to their environment. HSPs can be more susceptible to stress and can be more affected by the emotions of others.
Research has shown that as many as one in five people possess this personality trait, and I believe that the number may be even higher due to the masking effect. However, it is important to note that HSPs do not exhibit all of the traits associated with this personality type and certainly not to the same extent.
The four primary traits of an HSP are:
Depth of Processing: HSPs tend to process information more deeply than non-HSPs. They think about things more thoroughly and may be more easily overwhelmed by information overload.
Overstimulation: HSPs are more sensitive to external stimuli such as noise, light, and touch. They can become easily overstimulated and may need time alone to recharge their batteries.
Emotional Reactivity: HSPs tend to feel emotions more deeply than non-HSPs. They may be more prone to anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders.
Sensory Sensitivity: HSPs are more sensitive to their environment, including sensory input such as textures, sounds, smells, and tastes. They may be more particular about their food, clothing, or environment.
It is important to recognize that being an HSP is not a disorder or a diagnosis, but rather a personality trait. HSPs can lead fulfilling and successful lives by learning how to manage their sensitivity and harness their unique strengths. It is crucial to note this because many people perceive their sensitivity as a weakness or inadequacy.
If you think you may be an HSP, we have created a quiz to help you identify some common traits associated with this personality type. While feeling more sensitive than most others may be the most obvious sign, there are many other signs that you might be an empath. We have listed 16 of the most common signs that we've witnessed in our work over the past 20 years.
In conclusion, being an HSP is a personality trait that can manifest in different ways in different people. If you think you may be an HSP, it is important to understand and embrace this aspect of yourself, and to learn how to manage your sensitivity in a way that allows you to thrive.
HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON (HSP) QUIZ:
Count how many of the following statements apply to you:
You are sensitive to the energy and emotions of the people and places in your environment.
You avoid watching the news because it is too stressful or upsetting.
You regularly struggle with feeling mentally scattered or having brain fog.
You struggle with chronic anxiety.
You can sense when others are upset, angry, or sad without them expressing it.
You feel drained after talking with someone upset or negative.
You have chronic problems with overeating or binge eating.
You have a strong sense when people are lying.
You experience chronic moderate to severe environmental allergies or digestive problems.
You avoid crowds and feel drained and tired after being in groups.
You experience other people’s anger like a “sonic boom” to your nervous system.
You feel like a psychic “sponge” to the people and places around you.
You are frustrated by your lack of resilience to stress and stressful people.
You have unexplained bouts of sadness or depression that come and go.
You feel like being sensitive is your weakness or “Achilles’ Heel”.
You are uncomfortable drawing boundaries or saying “No” to others.
You have a strong desire to make others feel better because you then feel better.
You attempt to avoid conflict at all costs because it’s so uncomfortable.
You love spending time at live music or the beach or anywhere you can experience happy people.
You worry frequently about what people think and future undesired situations.
If you scored 10 or more on this quiz, you may feel that being an empath is more of a burden or a continuous challenge than anything else. However, it is essential to understand that being highly sensitive could be the reason you have been unable to overcome other problems in your life.
Here are some common ones that we will discuss today with more depth:
Anxiety and Panic Attacks. Hypnotherapy can be an excellent tool for managing anxiety and panic attacks. By working with a hypnotherapist, you can learn techniques to retrain your mind and body to have a relaxed response to stress and stressful thoughts instead of the fight or flight response that underlies anxiety and panic. Through hypnosis, you can access the subconscious mind, which can help you break the cycle of anxiety and panic and develop healthier patterns of thought and behavior.
Sadness and Depression: Hypnotherapy can help empaths who struggle with sadness and depression by addressing the emotional wellsprings that underlie it. Hypnotherapy can help you clear the old emotional wounds from your childhood that contribute to your depression and develop new coping mechanisms. Hypnosis can help you become more emotionally resilient and grounded, so you can stay positive even in the face of stress and negativity.
Social Anxiety: Hypnotherapy can help empaths who struggle with social anxiety by teaching them techniques to become more resilient to the energy of the people and places around them. Through hypnosis, you can learn to develop a sense of inner calm and confidence, even in crowded or stressful environments. Hypnotherapy can help you release any negative emotions that are holding you back and help you feel more empowered and in control.
Problems in Personal Relationships: Hypnotherapy can help empaths who struggle with drawing healthy boundaries in personal relationships. Through hypnosis, you can learn to develop healthy detachment and stop getting steamrolled by other people's stresses and emotional dramas. Hypnotherapy can help you learn to say "no" with confidence and develop a stronger sense of self-respect and self-worth, which can improve your personal relationships and help you feel more fulfilled in life. It can help you break the cycles of playing the energy-draining roles of the martyr, fixer, rescuer, and victim.
In conclusion, if you are an empath who struggles with any of the problems on the list of 16 signs, hypnotherapy can help you manage your sensitivity and turn it into a gift rather than a hindrance. By working with a hypnotherapist, you can learn techniques to become more emotionally resilient, develop healthy boundaries, and improve your personal relationships. Ultimately, as an empath, you have the potential to become a light to this world uniquely and powerfully, and hypnotherapy can help you unleash your brilliance and fulfill your ultimate destiny.