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This Is Why HSPs Can’t ‘Turn Off’ Sensing Other People’s Emotions

This Is Why HSPs Can’t ‘Turn Off’ Sensing Other People’s Emotions

As a highly sensitive person, you can’t just flip a switch and stop absorbing emotions. But can you learn to control it?

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27 Things You Do Because You’re a Highly Sensitive Person

27 Things You Do Because You’re a Highly Sensitive Person

For about 1 in 5 people, the world seems a little “louder” — and they may do some “strange” things to take it on.

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14 Things Highly Sensitive People Absolutely Need to Be Happy

14 Things Highly Sensitive People Absolutely Need to Be Happy

Due to a biological difference, HSPs process information deeply, so they need different things in life to be happy.

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Ask Alane: Why Do I Worry So Much and How Can I Stop?

Ask Alane: Why Do I Worry So Much and How Can I Stop?

Sensitive people were designed to think. A lot. But what do you do when “overthinking” becomes “over-worrying”?

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7 Common Struggles of Empaths and HSPs — and How to Turn Them Into Strengths

7 Common Struggles of Empaths and HSPs — and How to Turn Them Into Strengths

If you’re a sensitive empath, just being around other people can turn your day into a roll coaster. Here’s how to handle it — and your other biggest struggles.

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Does ‘Highly Sensitive’ Mean You’re a Deep Thinker?

Does ‘Highly Sensitive’ Mean You’re a Deep Thinker?

Highly sensitive people take in every detail and see every connection. Are they destined to be deep thinkers?

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7 Everyday Situations That Can Make a Highly Sensitive Person Feel Overwhelmed

7 Everyday Situations That Can Make a Highly Sensitive Person Feel Overwhelmed

Sometimes the mind of an HSP operates like a game of chess: They’re always thinking a few steps ahead to prevent overwhelm.

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8 Superpowers of Highly Sensitive People

8 Superpowers of Highly Sensitive People

Our capes may be invisible, but highly sensitive people have several superpowers, from having spidey senses to being able to teleport into someone else’s shoes.

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7 Signs You’re Overthinking Something as an HSP

7 Signs You’re Overthinking Something as an HSP

If a situation you can’t control is living rent-free in your head, you’re probably overthinking it. Here’s what to do about it.

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15 Simple Things That Make Highly Sensitive People Happy

15 Simple Things That Make Highly Sensitive People Happy

What makes a highly sensitive person happy? The answers may be a little “different,” but they’re so worth it.

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Are Highly Sensitive People Drawn to ASMR?

Are Highly Sensitive People Drawn to ASMR?

HSPs’ heightened senses enable them to better pick up on subtleties from ASMR, like the soothing sound of someone whispering.

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13 Signs You’re Secretly a Highly Sensitive Person

13 Signs You’re Secretly a Highly Sensitive Person

Nearly 1 in 3 people are sensitive, but most don’t describe themselves that way — and many don’t fit the stereotype. Could someone in your life be an HSP and not even know it?

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