Sensitivity Sessions

Anxiety and The Highly Sensitive Person

Episode Summary

We explore what anxiety and high sensitivity have in common, and some key differences. Grab a drink and settle in as we chat why HSPs can be predisposed to greater anxiety, the most common reasons sensitive folks can experience anxiety and practical strategies to reduce anxiety.

Episode Notes

In this episode, we discuss:

• comparing and contrasting anxiety with the trait of high sensitivity
• how overstimulation and anxiety can become linked
• why HSPs might be more predisposed toward anxiety than the average person
• top reasons why HSPs experience anxiety
• how to become aware of the subtle difference between anxiety and overstimulation
• how releasing over-responsibility can also alleviate anxiety
• apps, visualizations, and tools to use for anxiety
• why you don't want to use the same tools for high anxiety as you would for beginning or low anxiety

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