High sensitivity (HSP) is misunderstood as a mental disorder, but it is a genetic trait enabling deeper sensory processing. Approximately 30% of HSPs are extroverts, debunking the myth that sensitivity equates to introversion. Stigmas about HSPs are magnified by misconceptions often circulated on social media. Evidence suggests that HSPs, noted for their neurological wiring that enhances emotional processing, may excel in leadership roles. Through this article, an HSP therapist aims to clarify these misconceptions and advocate for a more informed understanding of high sensitivity as a trait rather than a disorder.
High sensitivity is a genetic trait defined by sensory processing sensitivity, not a mental health disorder, allowing individuals to respond deeply to their environment.
Despite misconceptions, around 30% of highly sensitive people are extroverted, indicating that sensitivity can coexist with sociability and stronger interpersonal engagement.
High sensitivity, a unique neurological wiring recognized in various species, allows for deeper emotional processing, enhancing leadership capabilities and perceiving the environment.
The stigma attached to high sensitivity is compounded by social media misinformation, necessitating evidence-based understanding to clarify that being an HSP is not a disorder.
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