hello everyone before we begin we wanted
to let you know that we have another
video on highly sensitive people called
AIDS science you're a highly sensitive
person check out that video first where
we explain what a highly sensitive
person is and then come back to this
video where we break it down further do
you daydream constantly does the thought
of sitting still make you angry can you
taste flavors that others just don't
pick up on you might just be a highly
sensitive person HSPs have senses that
are very accurate and react strongly to
their environment but not all HSPs are
the same and characteristics can vary
from person to person here are six types
of HSPs
1 psychomotor for these highly sensitive
people standing still is as difficult as
climbing a mountain which they would
probably rather do anyway psychomotor
HSPs experienced a surplus of energy
they love doing intense physical
activities such as sports or seeking
extreme thrill rides psychomotor HSPs
also compulsively talk it up usually
very fast and are very personal and can
get quite touchy-feely some downsides
may include being too competitive and
prone to nervous habits such as biting
fingernails and also being workaholics
too sensual for these HSPs life is lived
in a kaleidoscopic sensory Wonderland
all 5 senses are enhanced and highly
accurate music becomes more soulful
pancakes are more flavorful and art can
be a downright spiritual experience as
children sensual HSPs can be very picky
eaters and predisposed to
overstimulation very quickly it's
important for them to have lots of
downtime to unwind from noisy crowds or
flashing lights by contrast there is a
danger of over indulging in food and sex
3 intellectual an intellectual type HSP
is characterized by a penchant for
asking questions and reflecting over
their concentrated thoughts these HSPs
have a tenacity for problem-solving can
recall information in vivid detail and
serve others with a keen sense of a hawk
the search for truth is of utmost
concern to them in a world that doesn't
seem to make sense if there is a
weakness associated with this type is
that they are too preoccupied with logic
and can be extremely critical of others
they are also extremely critical of
themselves for imagination all these are
the people who have notebooks filled
with scribbles of characters and
writings the inner machinations of their
mind are often dramatic and poetic
depictions of what they perceive in real
life all to reconcile the sad truth that
reality is just not as good as fantasy
their intense emotions often spill over
into vivid dreams it can be hard for
these HSPs
to distinguish between what is real and
what is fake these HSPs have an
extremely low tolerance for anything
boring 5 the orchid child according to
Professor Bruce Ellis most children
survive and even thrive in whatever
circumstances they encounter like
dandelions orchid children are
biologically sensitive to context which
means they are more sensitive than their
dandelion counterparts
if nurtured in the right environment
according to Ellis orchid children can
blossom into society's happiest most
productive people but given the wrong
circumstances that can be susceptible to
depression and substance abuse 6
emotional all highly sensitive people
have powerful connections to their
emotions but for these HSPs their
emotions become so intense they manifest
in the physical this type can be best
described as empathetic or able to feel
and be affected by the emotions of
others the bonds that these HSPs create
with other people are stronger and more
honest than usual their emotions often
come out in physical ways such as sweaty
palms tense or sensitive stomach
palpitating heart beats and face
blushing this group is subject to a host
of difficulties including intense mood
swings that reach from ecstasy to
suicidal depression there is a
difficulty adjusting to new environments
and strong social repulsion
there are many more types of HSPs to be
discussed and it is normal for HSPs to
have overlap between types the main
characteristic of all HSPs
is that it takes less stimuli to create
a reaction within a person can you
relate to some traits and the examples
given let us know in the comments below
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