I am easily overwhelmed by things like bright lights, strong smells,coarse fabrics,or sirens close by.

I will also teach you about your trait's effect on your close relationships. And I'll discuss psychotherapy and HSPs—which HSPs should be in therapy and why, what kind, with whom, and especially how therapy differs for HSPs.Then I'll consider HSPs and medical care, including plenty of information on medications like Prozac, often taken by HSPs.At the end of this book we will savor our rich inner life. Most of the world is geared for those who can handle high doses of stimulation at an almost constant pace and for those who are less so inclined are seen as over-sensitive, boring, or shy. This book is for those who often find themselves overwhelmed by the stimulation of the world and need some clarity of why this is, those who want to confront the lies they have been told about being sensitive. Thankful that this book exists to support those who have always felt more sensitive to the world around them. Though I enjoy a party every now and then, I do prefer one-on-one conversations and time spent reading books and listening to Ariana Grande. With the popularity of books like Quiet by Susan Cain, society has started to warm up to those who desire time alone and those who get aroused faster by external stimuli. Still, Elaine Aron's The Highly Sensitive Person contributes to our understanding of sensitive people by shedding light on our relationships, our work lives, and how we can thrive in the world around us. I have known Mel for 17 years and she brings light and energy in all that she does. This book is an extension of that and will bring a huge insight to thousands of people.” —Alan Dudley, retired Principal Officer, HM Prison Service

This remarkable book . . . gives a fresh perspective, a sigh of relief, and a good sense of where we belong in society." —John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus It has some interesting ideas, but as a fairly well-adapted sensitive person I don't find that I need the extensive advice and "make sure you feel good about yourself" handpatting. People can also draw inspiration from the men interviewed in this book who have learned to live well with high sensitivity in their lives. Do not overschedule yourself. Allow time to think, to daydream. Keep your expectations realistic. Do not hide your abilities. Be your own advocate. Support your right to be yourself. Accept it when you have narrow interests. Or broad ones.

She doesn't talk about how to differentiate innate sensitivity from similar symptoms that can develop from trauma. As a therapist, I am curious about this. Highly Intuitive People by Heidi Sawyer focuses on HSPs that are also highly intuitive, and teaches how to become a happier, more empowered intuitive.In this book, you will learn how to handle overstimulation of your nervous system and ways to reframe your past experiences. There is also advice for typical problems that some HSPs face such as shyness and difficulty finding the right kind of work. Men are particularly vulnerable to the toughness myth, the toxic social message that emotion is weakness, says Sólo. They both identify as HSP now but, as a younger man, Sólo himself was guarded against “feminine” concepts, such as empathy or compassion. “I knew that I read people well, so that’s how I would say it. You re-skin it in different language.” If the answer is yes, you are likely to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)—and this book will be your guide to embracing your innate sensitivity and accepting your most authentic self. It will empower you to: Do you often sense things that other people ignore such as bright lights and strong smells? Do you find it hard to cope with time pressure? However, after the first three or four chapters, I felt that the book was repeating itself, saying the same things but merely changing the settings. "HSPs are sensitive as children. HSPs are sensitive as adolescents. HSPs are especially affected by puberty. HSPs are especially affected by trauma. HSPs are especially affected by relationships."

The book is for any HSP that wants to create a sense of self-worth and empowerment. It provides readers with a better understanding of their condition, or even the HSP experiences of their loved ones. 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. Help With Feeling Okay When Out in the World and Learning When to Be Less Out.You can be, should be, and need to be involved in the world.It truly needs you.But you have to be skilled at avoiding overdoing or underdoing it. This book, free of the confusing messages from a less sensitive culture, is about discovering that way.

If you have read the book, The Highly Sensitive Person, and you want more, this workbook is for you. Empath by Judy Dyer is an empowering read for anyone discovering their empathetic nature, encouraging you to embrace your gifts and turn your ability to tune-into the emotions and needs of others into “something beautiful.” Authentic healing is a difficult experiential process, with breakthroughs of joy interspersed with extended times of hard graft and challenge, even more intensified for Highly Sensitive People than for others. Having been just one of Mel’s many teachers, I know that she has long been committed to such a soul-path, and find it hard to imagine anyone who would not benefit from reading her book. She writes inspiringly from deep experience, and can be trusted to convey truth.” —Jen Kershaw, psychotherapist and member of Soul-Voyagers Network This particular book by cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist Tom Falkenstein provides the first psychological guide specifically for highly sensitive men and their loved ones.