A highly sensitive person (HSP) is a term for those who are thought to have an increased or deeper central nervous system sensitivity to physical, emotional, or social stimuli. 1 Some refer to this as having sensory processing sensitivity, or SPS for short.
What is hypersensitivity a symptom of?
It is an attribute common in people with ADHD. Symptoms of hypersensitivity include being highly sensitive to physical (via sound, sigh, touch, or smell) and or emotional stimuli and the tendency to be easily overwhelmed by too much information.
How do I stop being hypersensitive?
How to Stop Being So Sensitive
- Realize that it's most likely not about you. ...
- Give silence a try. ...
- Be realistic. ...
- Value your own approval. ...
- Understand that negative feelings take time and effort to maximize. ...
- Practice controlling your emotions. ...
- Keep your attention in the present.
