Highly sensitive people (HSPs), who make up some 20 percent of the population, are individuals who both enjoy and suffer from a finely tuned neurological system. This condition can be a gift, but, until HSPs master their sensitive nervous systems, they operate in a constant state of overstimulation. Conditions that most of us ignore completely overwhelm the HSP: bright light, loud sounds, and strong smells. More importantly, HSPs are also very sensitive to their internal worlds. They tend to be deeply affected by pain, both emotional and physical. The emotional demands of relationships and inevitable consequences of change often leave them reeling.
If you're a HSP, the most important thing you must learn is how to manage your increased volume of sensory experience, both physical and emotional stimulation. This accessible, practical guide contains strategies that help you master this critical skill. The book starts with a brief description of the highly sensitive person, and then offers a self-examination quiz, which allows you to assess whether you are highly sensitive. Then the book outlines coping techniques specific to the plight of the HSP. You'll learn tips for reducing the influence of provocative sensory experiences, such as excessive light and noise in the home and office. Meditation and relaxation techniques help you to reduce the anxiety caused by heightened sensitivity. Easy-to-follow exercises guide you through the challenges of communicating and interacting with others in both social and intimate relationships.
Profound Insights for Sensitive People Extremely insightful information to help those who are highly sensitive and provide tools for self-adjusting and coping. Also excellent resource for family, friends, colleagues to understand these unique people and improve relationships.
Appreciation of Sensitivity People who are highly sensitive get a bum rap. They are blamed for their "OVER-sensitivity". As someone married to a highly sensitive person, I have been one of the blamers. Ted Zeff has produced a work that welcomes the highly sensitive person as a valued member of the human race, with priceless gifts to share with those of us who are less sensitive. This book contributes to the full appreciation of the great diversity that makes up our human family.
I can sum up this book in one word: DUH. I was hoping to find "new, practical coping strategies" as quoted by Elaine Aron. This was just recycled holistic/new-age fodder. Granted, some of the suggestions are worthwhile, but I doubt there's anyone who hasn't heard of them many times before. Well, maybe, if people are taking the advice to avoid media like the plague!
As another reviewer mentioned, this book encourages a victim mentality. "Ooo, I'm so sensitive," doesn't work in the real world. We can't all get special treatment (this isn't a disability; ADA doesn't apply to HSP's), and we can't just up and move necessarily, or befriend every jerk. Barney's, "I love you; you love me...." just doesn't work with all people!
I know what I need to do to take care of myself, and I imagine most HSP's have figured this out by trial and error.
I give it a big DUH.
Non Judgemental, Supportive with Good Suggestions Although this may not be the major work on this topic, this author writes plainly and could even be seen to provide comfort for individuals dealing with high sensitivity. Many students entering adolescence, especially young men, cannot succeed in our large, demanding, overcrowded classrooms and this is the book to give them. Maybe even sit down with them and help them to understand that the combination of what they can control (their diet, amount of intense TV, video games they consume) and what they cannot (school lighting, crowded classrooms, demanding teachers) there is a balance in which they can find success. Highly recommended for parents and teens w/ ADD/ADHD.
EVERTHING I NEED TO KNOW AS A SENSITIVE PERSON IN OUR TENSE WORLD Dr. Zeff has given me the skills I need to manage my sensitivity. His book includes relaxation techniques, getting proper nutrition and exercise for the sensitive person as well as the importance of having adequate "downtime." He shows how to align the mind, body and soul for inner-peace. He also includes practical information for coping at work and in relationships for the HSP. I now realize that I have a choice in life and don't have to be swept away by the currents of our stressed out culture. Thank you Dr. Zeff!
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