HSP♡

HSP stands for Highly Sensitive Person, a term used to describe individuals who have a heightened sensitivity to external stimuli and a deeper cognitive processing of sensory input.

 

**Characteristics:**

- **Deep Processing:** HSPs process information more deeply than non-HSPs, often leading to stronger emotional reactions.

- **Increased Sensitivity:** They are more sensitive to sensory inputs such as noise, light, and social interactions.

- **Emotional:** HSPs tend to have intense emotional responses to both positive and negative stimuli.

 

**Challenges:**

- **Overstimulation:** Due to their sensitivity, HSPs can become easily overwhelmed by their environment, leading to exhaustion or stress-related disorders like burnout.

- **Social Interactions:** Balancing social interactions can be challenging as they may absorb emotions from others, leading to emotional exhaustion.

 

**Benefits:**

- **Empathy and Intuition:** HSPs often have strong empathetic abilities and can intuitively understand others' needs.

- **Creativity and Insight:** Their ability to process information deeply allows them to see connections and patterns that others might miss.

 

Understanding and managing these traits can help HSPs leverage their sensitivity as a strength rather than a hindrance.

 

Citations:

[1] https://www.hspmagazine.nl/hoe-werkt-het-hoogsensitieve-brein/

[2] https://www.hspmagazine.nl/aandoeningen/

[3] https://irenelangeveld.nl/hooggevoeligheid-uitleggen/

[4] https://voorwaartsinontwikkeling.nl/tips-vragen-advies-hsp-hooggevoelig/altijd-moe-energielek/

[5] https://www.justbeyou.nl/hoe-leg-aan-hsp-partner-hooggevoeligheid-inhoudt/

[6] https://werkgelukcoaching.nl/de-ware-oorzaak-van-hooggevoeligheid-hsp/

[7] https://holistik.nl/hoogsensitief-en-muren-optrekken/

[8] https://www.desteven.nl/persoonlijke-ontwikkeling/hsp/de-ander-lezen