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People sometimes describe themselves as “too sensitive” in ways that suggest a flaw or deficiency. Yet modern psychology paints a very different picture. Emotional sensitivity, the tendency to feel, ...

The trait of high sensitivity is in essence all about processing information more deeply. This noticing of details and their meaning is the basic survival trait inherited by a minority of individuals ...

Highly sensitive people have biologically grounded traits linked to deep processing and overstimulation. Here’s a simple test that can uncover your sensitivity profile. Have you ever felt like you’re ...