High Sensitivity

Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)

Do you become easily overwhelmed by noise, busy environments or strong sensory impressions? Do you naturally pick up on the emotions and moods of others, and need time alone to recharge after a full day?

If so, you may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP).

High sensitivity is not a disorder - it is an innate personality trait. Around 15–20% of the population has a more sensitive nervous system, processing sensory information and emotional experiences more deeply than others.

Being highly sensitive is not a weakness. It often comes with strengths such as empathy, creativity, intuition and attention to detail. At the same time, living in a fast-paced, overstimulating world can make it easier to experience overwhelm, chronic stress and exhaustion.

If this resonates with you, I'd be happy to support you.

High Sensitivity & overplap with other neuro-developmental conditions

Many people wonder:

"Am I simply highly sensitive, or is something else going on?"

High sensitivity can overlap with other neurodevelopmental or mental health conditions, but it is not the same thing.

High Sensitivity & ADHD

Both can involve sensory sensitivity, restlessness and feeling easily overwhelmed. ADHD, however, is typically also associated with difficulties in attention, impulsivity and executive functioning, whereas highly sensitive people often remain well-organized but become overstimulated more easily.

High Sensitivity & Autism

Both highly sensitive people and autistic individuals may experience sensory overload. One important difference often lies in social processing. Highly sensitive people usually have strong emotional awareness, empathy and social intuition, whereas autistic people may experience differences in social communication and interaction. Of course, some people can be both highly sensitive and autistic.

High Sensitivity & Depression

The need for solitude and emotional depth can sometimes resemble depression. The difference is that highly sensitive people typically continue to experience emotions intensely—both joy and sadness—whereas depression often involves a broader loss of interest, motivation and emotional responsiveness.

High Sensitivity & Anxiety

Highly sensitive people may withdraw when they become overstimulated, while people with anxiety disorders tend to avoid situations primarily because of fear. The behavior can look similar, but the underlying reasons are often different.

According to current research, this applies to an estimated 15 to 20 % of the population.

But high sensitivity is not a disease. On the contrary. If you know what you need and how to get it.

HYPERSENSITIVITY - Is a gift & Balancing act between brilliance & breakdown

How to deal with it properly?

To enjoy hypersensitivity, the goal is good stress regulation!

Avoid things that unnecessarily activate your nervous system!

In short:

- pay attention to stress levels

- take breaks

- treat yourself lovingly (self-love, self-care)

- create a personal relaxation list

- embrace minimalism

- set boundaries

To be sensitive is a gift: a grace that makes life colorful and rich. 

I invite you to trust in your true strength and power:

- Wisdom

- Intuition

- Empathy

- Creativity

Feel free to approach to me if you have any questions or need support.