The article delves into the emotional experiences of highly sensitive people (HSPs) compared to less sensitive individuals. It explores how HSPs, who react strongly to emotions and are attuned to others' feelings, can sometimes feel invalidated by people who do not share their sensitivity. An example is shared regarding a colleague, Brenda, whose seemingly insensitive behavior during a serious moment led to feelings of anger and frustration for the HSP narrator. The piece concludes that while less sensitive people can appear oblivious, acknowledging one's sensitivity can help HSPs build resilience and navigate their emotional landscape better.
One memory involves a colleague from a previous job whom we will call Brenda. During a staff meeting, another colleague... announced he was resigning because he had a serious health problem.
Although HSPs are easily overwhelmed by the outside world, they are also deep thinkers and highly empathic. Less-sensitive people, on the other hand, are less anxious than HSPs.
For HSPs like me, the Brendas of the world can trigger feelings of invalidation, frustration, and distrust. They aren't being mean, but their actions can feel dismissive.
Highly sensitive people can feel misunderstood and invalidated by less sensitive people. HSPs can build resilience by recognizing their gifts and understanding insensitivity.
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