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It took me 28 years to learn that I was a highly sensitive person. Once I did, it helped me learn how to take care of myself so much better! Here are 30 signs you’re a highly sensitive person.

30 Signs You’re A Highly Sensitive Person

Have you ever been told that you’re too sensitive? Or maybe, too emotional?

Well, I was constantly told that my entire life.

But it turns out, it’s actually a certain type of person. It’s called HSP, or highly sensitive person.

Before I learned this, I thought that I was TOO sensitive. That my sensitivity was a bad thing. And that I felt emotions too much. That I needed to change.

However, now I’ve learned that it’s actually a gift to be so sensitive! I’m so much more aware of what’s going on around and inside of me than most other people.

It also makes your cognitive capacity greater!

For instance, HSPs are able to see many different scenarios for how a given situation could turn out. Then, they’re also able to have emotions about each of those scenarios.

Do you think you’re a highly sensitive person? If so, here are a few signs that you are.

30 Signs You’re A Highly Sensitive Person

1. You avoid violent movies or TV⁠
2. You feel a strong need for downtime⁠
3. You feel easily overwhelmed by sensory stimuli, like bright lights, big crowds or loud noises⁠
4. You feel deeply moved by art or beauty⁠
5. You make it a high priority to arrange your life to avoid upsetting or overwhelming situations⁠
6. You have a rich, complex inner life⁠ (you feel it all!)⁠
7. You have a sensitivity to caffeine and medications
8. You feel more drained than others after spending time with people
9. You feel affected by the energy and moods of the people around you
10. You startle easily
11. You have difficulty with transitions and change
12. You’ve been told you’re too sensitive
13. You easily get hangry (angry when you’re hungry!)
14. Conflict makes you uncomfortable
15. You’re very conscientious of those around you
16. You’re highly perceptive
17. You have a hard time taking feedback
18. You tend to be hard on yourself
19. You struggle with what others think of you
20. You find it difficult to let go of negative emotions
21. You’re detail oriented
22. You take longer to reach decisions
23. Open offices drive you crazy
24. You’re easily overwhelmed
25. You’re easily depleted on busy days
26. You’re a perfectionist
27. You’re an overachiever
28. You struggle sleeping well
29. You’re afraid of rejection, even in relatively minor situations
30. You tend to take things personally

Conclusion

So, what do you think? Does this describe you? If so, you’re probably a highly sensitive person!