Highly sensitive introverts (HSPs) process every little stimulus quite deeply, due to a biological difference in their nervous system. They think about things deeply, feel deeply, and care deeply – and as a result, get overwhelmed more easily. Are you a highly sensitive introvert? If so, you can probably relate to these 13 problems.
A lack of volume control
For highly sensitive people, noise can feel like an assault on their senses.
Going out, even though you want to stay in
Highly empathetic and aware of the feelings of others, HSPs don’t want to let anyone down – sometimes even when it comes at a cost to them.
Little sleep = hell
When introverts don’t get enough sleep, they miss their opportunity to rest and reset their senses.
- Every little irritation can become a battle, and every little complaint can escalate to a full-blown inferno of irritation.
Not socializing the way most people do
For many people, going to a bar or party is just what you do for fun.
Frequent emotional exhaustion
Highly sensitive people absorb the emotions of others
When someone raises their voice at you
Tone of voice matters especially for highly sensitive introverts.
Even positive changes have their downside
Even good changes, like getting a job promotion or dating someone new, can cause them a great deal of stress.
- Highly sensitive introverts (HSPs) need extra time to adjust to changes, even positive ones.
Having a strong, unexplainable reaction to both violence and beauty
HSPs abhor violence and cruelty, and they often have very strong positive reactions to thoughtful or inspiring movies, books, music, or art.
- They wonder why other people don’t react to beauty and emotion like they do.
Overanalyzing every little word and gesture
Highly sensitive introverts notice little things that others miss
