Overexcitabilities

Overexcitabilities are heightened sensitivities or intensities in certain areas of a person’s personality, often observed in highly gifted individuals. They include heightened emotional, intellectual, sensory, imaginational, or psychomotor responses, meaning individuals may feel things more deeply, think more intensely, experience stronger sensory input, have vivid imagination, or display increased physical energy. These traits can lead to exceptional creativity and passion but may also cause challenges like overwhelm or impulsiveness. Recognizing overexcitabilities helps better understand and support individuals with these intensities, fostering their strengths while managing potential difficulties.