Hypervigilance is a mental state of alert and watchfulness that comes from anticipating a danger that is not real but perceived as real.
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We all have our unique superpowers. At least that’s the bedtime story we tell our children, right? But what if your special strength is also your Achilles heel? Take Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs). About 20 percent of the population, or 1 in 5 of us, are Highly Sensitive Persons, possessing a
Standing up for yourself doesn't make you argumentative. Sharing your feelings doesn't make you oversensitive. And saying no doesn't make you uncaring
This informative quiz has been created to help you identify and pinpoint your emotions to find out whether you’re experiencing stress, depression, or both.
Being an empath can be both a blessing and a curse. You can't cure it, it's how you're made, here are ways to cope with being an empath.
It can be tough for the more sensitive of us to weather the emotional storms of daily life, be they critical opinions of us, discomforting topics, or any other hardships. This sensitivity is innate nature, informed by life experiences, and...
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What Is Gaslighting? Gaslighting explained. How do you convince someone that something they know to be true isn’t? In psychology, what is known as the “illusory truth effect” is a phenomenon in which a listener
The idea of nervous system regulation may be perplexing, but can it help with our mysterious and stubborn health problems?
Science shows even small doses of toxic people can do outsize damage to your life.
What Is Gaslighting? Gaslighting explained. How do you convince someone that something they know to be true isn’t? In psychology, what is known as the “illusory truth effect” is a phenomenon in which a listener
The Problem With Being Empathetic
Being an empath can be both a blessing and a curse. You can't cure it, it's how you're made, here are ways to cope with being an empath.
Are you oversensitive? Is it affecting your relationships, your career, and your home life? Oversensitivity has been hyped as a 'personality trait' but is often caused by several other factors. If you are emotionally sensitive, there is help available.
Histamines are chemicals in our body that help our immune systems fight off foreign invaders. As a first line defense for our immune system, histamines are important for keeping us healthy. However, for some people, histamines can build up in the body causing an intolerance. When histamine levels stay elevated, undesirable symptoms may arise such as seasonal allergies, gut problems and bladder irritation. Scientists are uncovering the many ways that elevated histamines can affect people suff
Have you been overly sensitive lately? Do you keep asking yourself, “why am I so serious and sensitive?” Here are some reasons why you might cry easily and why you may be so sensitive
If your child has a hair trigger temper, here are 5 real techniques that can help you parent your oversensitive, reactive child more effectively.
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Generation-Y. Millennials. Social media's kings and queens. We love to push the boundaries of society, yet we go crying to Mommy and Daddy when we get offended by what another person thinks. We have come a long way because we accept each other for…
Sometimes we have the pleasure of working with a manager we really like and respect, and who respects us too. Other times, the relationship isn't so g
Standing up for yourself doesn't make you argumentative. Sharing your feelings doesn't make you oversensitive.
I can trace most of my childhood labels back to my undiagnosed ADHD: oversensitive. Inconsiderate. Selfish. Vain. Ingrate. Argumentative. Rude. Lazy.