I read this book called “Highly sensitive people” and it brought a interesting point to mind. Think of spicy food, some people can handle a lot and other (more normal people) can handle a little. It is the same with social stimulation.
You have people that can meet anyone anywhere, they are just ‘out there’ open to all things, they jump off buildings with a parachute on. It takes a LOT of stimulation to have them notice.
Then you have people that a car backfires and they freak out, the thought of public speaking, making a phone call, a ‘minor’ injury, it just sends them into a coma. They need a little stimulation to max them out.
It is important to realize which you are and in what circumstances you are that way. For me I hate (and that is not a strong enough word) to make phone calls. But as many know I am into Martial Arts and to hop in a ring and have a sparring match with a 250# man is not a problem.
Where you identify your sensitive area’s develop strategy’s to cope and improve your ability to handle those situations. Or do you need to be in those situations at all?
In our “Red Bull” society where extreme stuff is thought to be normal, it can be a tough place for someone that is highly sensitive. Just look around and you will find others that are like you. Study’s say 20% of people are HSP’s and they desperately want to meet you also.
Notice the person you are, embrace the person you are and develop strategy’s to deal with areas of high stress. Need some help with that, give me a call.
Be Well,
Ward Willison
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