-Are you easily overwhelmed by such things as bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics, or sirens nearby?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Do you get rattled when you have a lot to do in a short amount of time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Do you make a point of avoiding violent movies and TV shows?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Do you need to withdraw during busy days, into bed or a darkened room or some other place where you can have privacy and relief from the situation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Do you notice or enjoy delicate or fine scents, tastes, sounds, or works of art?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Do you have a rich and complex inner life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-When you were a child, did your parents or teachers see you as sensitive or shy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After my mentor described the characteristics of a highly sensitive person, it made a lot of sense to me. I did my own research online and read some books. It hit home since it explained why I\u2019ve been dealing with certain things since my childhood. I get overwhelmed pretty quickly by loud noise. I often see subtle changes in body language when people are communicating, that no one else seems to notice. After spending a few hours with a group of people, I need to withdraw to recharge. I usually avoid participating in after church activities, since the service already overwhelmed my senses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I always thought to myself \u201eWhat is wrong with me?<\/strong> Why can\u2019t I keep up with others? Why does stress affect me that much? Why don\u2019t other people feel the pain of loud noises?\u201c These questions were in my heart for years. I always tried to push my limits and to keep up with an overwhelmingly full schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Talking to my mentor, who is a remarkable woman of faith, was such a relief for me. She helped me to make peace with this trait and to slow down my pace. I\u2019ve learned that HSP are very empathetic, since they can feel the emotions of others. They often \u201csee\u201d what is going on in other people\u2019s hearts (it\u2019s like \u201ereading between the lines\u201c). HSP are usually creative and have an eye for detail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, why the urgency of sharing this topic?<\/strong> There are many people out there who feel the same way as I did. You may have a child who gets overwhelmed very easily. I myself am a mother to a highly sensitive girl. And I know her need for rest and why she gets affected quickly by stimuli. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Especially in churches, there are many people with this trait. They know that they are somehow different than other people, since they get overwhelmed pretty easily by lots of stimuli. Others have a parent, a child, some other family member, or a close friend who is highly sensitive. They need to hear that they are not \u201atoo weak\u2018 or \u201aweird\u2018, as they often feel like, but uniquely created by God to share their gifts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a highly sensitive person yourself, please do your own research and ask God to reveal this unique trait to you. Pray that he helps you to use your gift to advance his kingdom.<\/strong> Ask him for wisdom to structure your day in a way that you won\u2019t get overwhelmed. If you have a relative or a friend who might be a HSP, please talk to them about that. They have probably been wondering all of their lives why they are so different from others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t hesitate to let me know in the comments if you\u2019ve heard of Highly Sensitive People before, or if you have any further questions. You are also invited to add some more information about HSP and your own experiences as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Christianity is not about getting to heaven<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n How God vindicated my reputation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 10 prayers for godly friendships<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2b50\ufe0f Follow me on Instagram<\/a> for daily encouragement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2b50\ufe0f Do you need more trust in God? Get my 30-day devotional<\/a> about trusting God and letting go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2b50\ufe0f Do you want to know how to study the Bible for yourself? Get my free 19-page-long Bible Study Basics Guide by subscribing to my newsletter down below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\nShare This:<\/strong> A couple of years ago, at our first meeting, my mentor asked me: \u201eAre you highly sensitive?\u201c To be honest with you, that question triggered me. I thought she assumed I\u2019d be very emotional, get upset easily, and that I\u2019d cry a lot. 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