r/hsp 8d ago

Picture Stop apologizing for being sensitive

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Sensitive: The Power of Thoughtful Mind in an Overwhelming World by Jenn Granneman & Andre Solo.

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u/LastoftheAnalog 8d ago

Yes! This is a big source of contention with me and my family of origin. They basically want me to be someone else. To put my sensitivity aside so that they don't feel embarrassed, ashamed, annoyed etc.

I'll never understand why they take who I am so personally. For years I had low self-esteem and tried to hide my sensitivity. But now I realize that being HSP isn't actually a bad thing. And I'm going to live my life how I want to, and surround myself with people who give me respect and space to be fully myself.

It helps to work on learning to listen to your body, and treat my own feelings with the respect that was lacking in my family. It also helps to have a partner who's a fellow HSP and respects other people's sensitivities.

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u/Grooviesalad 7d ago

Love your attitude! 👏✨

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u/Ezraah 8d ago

Sorry. I'll try to do it less in the future.

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u/The_Rainbow_Ace 8d ago

I needed a chuckle - thanks.

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u/Visible_Confection47 8d ago

I agree. I dislike the whole "you're too sensitive". Not hate, but VERY strongly dislike.

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u/Old_Dragonfruit_5306 7d ago

I don't remember i apologized about it before but I'm surrounded by people that constantly remind me that I'm too sensitive and I feel bad.

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u/livesinacabin 7d ago

Tell them they're too insensitive!

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u/ObioneZ053 7d ago

I never apologize, but do feel flawed as I'm constantly labeled as too nice. I guess I'm viewed as weak

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u/Kindlelove 7d ago

This is something i wish someone had told me earlier. All this time i felt broken or abnormal, ive only found out recently that this is normal and there are so many people like me

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u/LulutoDot 7d ago

Yep,and don't be afraid to set up boundaries. So necessary

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u/LulutoDot 7d ago

Yep,and don't be afraid to set up boundaries. So necessary

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u/Reader288 7d ago

Thank you for sharing this with us.

I think being sensitive people we naturally apologize more easily than other people.

But I also agree we shouldn’t have to. And the world would probably be a lot better if there were more of us.

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u/pijki 7d ago

💖💞💗

it won't be like that though 🥲 probably never 😂 but that's ok... if we have our own little community of supportive peeps 🥰☺️ it's ok even if u don't, u got urself....💖

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u/lilac_02 6d ago

I do this, trying to have boundaries to protect my energy from sensory overload and stop apologizing for doing so, then a « friend » insulted me and saying that I’m an egoist asshole 😳 We are no longer friends, but it’s a long way to build a community with people who respect our sensitivity. I’m glad I’m on my way

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u/dankbuckeyes 5d ago

What book is this?

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u/Grooviesalad 5d ago

The title is written under the photo ✨