I can’t even count the number of times I’ve watched friends’ and family members’ facial expressions drop and felt a chilling silence upon mentioning various forms of mental illness. These are open-minded people. They are willing to talk about politics, religion, drugs, and other controversial...
You're having a rough day. You woke up on the wrong side of the bed and things just don't feel right. Or you're disturbed by something obvious. When you're stressed, it's easy to lose sight of reality. You zoom in on the negative and it...
What is the difference between a highly sensitive person, introversion , social anxiety, empaths, and shyness? Good question! If you're asking, then you may have a combination of these traits. The categories often overlap. Quiet Can Be Good! None of these traits are inherently problematic....
Because highly sensitive people (HSP's) have strong connections between physical sensations and mind-states, food cravings are a common reaction to upsetting emotions. Physical discomfort caused by illness, injury, or stress is particularly painful for many HSP's, even more so than for non-HSP's. As a result,...