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Tag Archives: emotions
Dealing with Toxic Family Members, An HSP Essential Guide
It’s a fact of life that there are toxic people out there. I detailed some of the toxic people I’ve run across in my memoir, Mere Sense. But there are far more people I’ve come in contact with over my … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Emotions, HSP Journey, Knowledge, Self-care
Tagged awareness, boundaries, emotions, Empathy, Finding Your Truth, grey rock, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, intuition, Toxic people
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Navigating the Urge to Feel
In my very early adulthood, there was a popular song called “Born to Be Alive.” Its message was a very upbeat, motivating, but simple one. Enjoy being alive. Most people support that message, but have no idea what being alive … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Emotions, HSP Journey, Self-care
Tagged emotional regulation, emotions, feelings, Finding Your Truth, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP
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Dealing with Frustration as an HSP
Putting away groceries the other day, I surprised myself. I was emptying potatoes into a bag in the pantry when the bag slipped and all the potatoes flew in every direction. I let out a grunt – a half-scream, guttural … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Emotions, Self-care
Tagged Anger, awareness, emotions, Frustration, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, Self-care, stress
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Navigating the Urge to Mend Others
Your empathy shines. As an HSP, people in- and outside your circle have found you out. You are the one they go to for a sympathetic ear combined with compassion and understanding. This is one of your most cherished gifts. … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Self-care
Tagged Accepting responsibility, boundaries, emotions, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, mood, wisdom
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The Migraine/Sensitivity Connection
Thirty-five years ago, I discovered an interesting fact. I was confronting my increasing migraine problem head-on, determined to understand and overcome its debilitating effect on me. Keeping a headache diary, I became very aware of the circumstances that would trigger … Continue reading
Posted in Emotions, Knowledge, Self-care
Tagged emotional upheaval, emotions, headache, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, migraine, sensitivity
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