There a times when I want loud noises, activity and adventure. I want to run around, listen to loud music, feel the blood pumping, scream, shout because I want the stimulation, the danger. But other times I feel I can’t take it. I need to withdraw from the world, to find tranquility and relax. I […]
My Highly Sensitive Life
The book by Elaine Aron, the Highly Sensitive Person helped me better explain why my life was so difficult, why I like lots of silence in my life, and why I like staying st home. Below I have outlined some of the ways the sensitivity can manifest in my day-to-day existence. I wanted to express […]
My sensitivity vs my idealism
Yet more death in France due to terrorists. The communist party in china is using the internet to kep its grip on the country. Preventing free speech, criticism and promoting it own ideas. This is just a little of the bad news that I woke up to today. There’s more, there’s always more. I shouldn’t […]
Are you a Dandelion or an Orchid?
‘The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive.’ — Pearl S. Buck Does the world leave you feeling overwhelmed? It does to me. There are times when I’m assaulted by noise, images, and smells. New places and faces. It can also be feelings, a […]
You’re not Socially Anxious, just Highly Sensitive
If you are the shy type you know that in many ways you’re a misfit. Sometimes people look upon you with derision because you don’t fit in. Medicine has looked at this fear of people and given it a label of Social Anxiety Disorder. This itself can be a blessing, sufferers can get help. ut […]
An open letter to everyone from the introverted, and sensitive.
To the bullies…. You have judged us, hurt us, ostracised us. You convinced us there is something wrong with us by your word and deeds. You took away our dignity, our self respect. You told us we were not fit to live in the same world as you. You left us feeling worthless, powerless, and […]