High sensitivity is one of the most misunderstood traits in the world. People often see sensitivity as fragility or emotional instability, when in reality it is a sign of deep awareness, heightened ...

Highly sensitive people (HSPs), people with sensory processing sensitivity, are characterized by heightened emotional sensitivity and increased reactivity to both external and internal stimuli.

If you find yourself wiping away tears during the opening minutes of "The Impossible" or flinching at loud restaurant music, you’re not overreacting. You might be what psychologists call a highly ...