Highly sensitive people (HSPs) process sensory and emotional information more deeply than others. This heightened sensitivity is a gift—it allows for greater empathy, intuition, and connection with others. However, it also means that HSPs are more prone to overwhelm and trauma.

Bright lights, loud noises, crowded spaces, and even subtle emotional cues can overstimulate a sensitive nervous system, leading to feelings of anxiety, exhaustion, or emotional shutdown.

Trauma for HSPs isn’t always caused by major events; even small, repeated stressors—like emotional neglect, overstimulation, or conflict—can leave lasting imprints on their nervous system.

The good news? A sensitive nervous system is also highly responsive to positive change. With tools like nervous system regulation, boundary-setting, and self-care, HSPs can heal, thrive, and embrace their sensitivity as a superpower.