Sensory-Processing Sensitivity

In this section, when I refer to "sensitivity," I refer to sensory processing sensitivity, defined by Dr. Elaine Aron, in her book "The Highly Sensitive Person." Says Dr. Aron,

"Being an HSP [Highly Sensitive Person] means your nervous system is more sensitive to subtleties. Your sight, hearing, and sense of smell are not necessarily keener (although they may be). But your brain processes information and reflects on it more deeply." (www.hsperson.com)

If you are a Highly Sensitive Person (or HSP), you share a natural trait with 15-20% of the population.

As is true for Introversion, High Sensitivity is neither a strength nor a weakness, it just is.

For more information on High Sensitivity, see Dr. Aron's web site: http://www.hsperson.com/

Or purchase her books: The Highly Sensitive Person and The Highly Sensitive Person in Love. The first is a good introduction to the trait. The second is packed full of research about relationships, and more great info about the trait itself.

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