We want to hear from readers who consider themselves to be a ‘highly sensitive person’Are you a highly sensitive person? Tell us what it's likeA highly sensitive person (HSP) is defined as someone who has an acute reaction to physical and emotional stimuli. Dr Elaine Aron, author of the book The Highly Sensitive Person, first coined the phrase to describe people with high measures of sensory processing sensitivity and comprised a test to help you deduct if you are one. A highly sensitive person – who can be introverted or extroverted – processes information deeply which means they can often become overwhelmed by crowds, loud noises and other people’s moods. Share your experiencesWe are interested in hearing in detail from people who view themselves as a highly sensitive person.

Source: The Guardian December 17, 2019 11:48 UTC