Highly Sensitive Person

A Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is someone who naturally experiences and processes sensory information more deeply than others. This heightened sensitivity can lead to intense emotional reactions, strong responses to stimuli like sounds or lights, and a greater awareness of subtleties in their environment. HSPs often need more downtime to recharge and may be more affected by stress or overstimulation. This trait is innate and not a disorder; it simply reflects a different way of experiencing the world that can bring both advantages, such as deep empathy and creativity, and challenges, like vulnerability to overwhelm.