According to the documentary Sensitive: The Untold Story, there are 1.4 billion highly sensitive people (HSPs) in the world (15-20% of the population). As Elaine Aron’s research has shown, 30% of that ...

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For introverts, it’s not just about hating small talk or needing alone time—it’s about navigating a world that often feels too loud, too fast, too demanding. When they find themselves in situations ...

Traits such as sensitivity and social anxiety are also not part of Big Five introversion-extraversion domain. To be sure, many people may think of themselves as introverted because they are highly ...

Psychiatrist Judith Orloff, who specializes in treating highly sensitive people, notes that highly perceptive introverts are ...

I’m an ‘introvert.’ It’s been obvious to me ever since I discovered the term over fifteen years ago. I remember being so relieved when I learned this. I know how easy it is for introverts to suffer, ...

Imagine a 2-year-old who greets you with a huge smile, offering a toy. Now here’s another child who regards you gravely and hides behind his parent’s leg. How do you feel about these two children? If ...