The Highly Sensitive Person

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Are you a highly sensitive person? Discover how to understand yourself better and enhance your life with insights from a clinical psychologist, now featuring an updated author’s note. “To say this book changed my life would be an understatement. I am forever grateful to Elaine Aron.”—Alanis Morissette. Do you have a vivid imagination and need daily alone time? Are you often labeled “too shy” or “too sensitive”? Do you feel overwhelmed by noise and confusion? If so, you may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). While many experience overstimulation occasionally, for HSPs, it’s a constant reality. In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Elaine Aron, a fellow HSP, guides you in recognizing this trait and leveraging it in daily life. You will find: • Self-assessment tests to pinpoint your sensitivities • Strategies to reframe past experiences positively and boost self-esteem • Insights on how high sensitivity influences work and personal relationships • Tips for managing over-arousal • Guidance on medications and when to seek help • Techniques to nourish your soul. Drawing on extensive research and numerous interviews, this book will transform your self-perception and your understanding of the world.