What Does it Mean to Be a Highly Sensitive Person?

According to psychologist Elaine Aron, Highly Sensitive People comprise about 15-20% of the population. HSPs..." are high in a personality trait known as Sensory-Processing Sensitivity, which displays increased emotional sensitivity, stronger reactivity to external and internal stimuli (pain, hunger, light, and noise), and complex inner life."

Everyone experiences the world through their senses. However, when you're highly sensitive, your senses are magnified. You're more aware of subtleties than others, making you more prone to stress and stress-related symptoms, including herpes outbreaks.

Note: I've moved this blog to its own main page. To learn more about what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person and to help determine whether you might be one, please click here.