How to Cope with Election Stress When You're a Highly Sensitive Person

How to Cope with Election Stress When You’re a Highly Sensitive Person

  The election is stressing me out! I think we’re all ready for this presidential election to be over. It’s deteriorated into mudslinging, polarization, divisiveness, hate, intolerance, and plain old immaturity. And it seems like it’s getting worse every week.   If you’re a highly sensitive person, as I am, you feel things deeply. You’re not only sensitive to criticism […]

Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?

Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?

  I’ve known from an early age that I’m more sensitive than most people. I’m hard-pressed to get through a movie or church service without crying. Anything that sounds even remotely critical or accusatory causes me intense pain. Growing up, I was told I was too sensitive and I took things too personally. The truth is, I feel things very […]