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I would think that you are highly sensitive because you suffer with PTSD. I'm not sure what you are asking... I'm not sure why your doctor is trying to duplicate-diagnose your symptoms. TC!

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Actually, the trait of high sensitivity seems to be present from birth and can include physical sensitivity such as to light, temperature, smells, touch/physical contact, and sounds. Emotional sensitivity is also a part of the pattern. Everyone has a unique threshold for sensitivity, but highly sensitive people tend to have lower thresholds for stimuli and can become sensory and/or emotionally overwhelmed in environments or situations that non-HSP's typically do not. According to research, the trait of HSP is found in 15-20% of the population.

I don't recall any research relating HSP to any specific diagnoses, but I do know there is a general correlation between HSP and an increase in experienced stress. HSP's require more self-care to manage the way this trait presents in order to reduce the effects of stress and to optimize function.

Hmm, can you tell I'm an HSP too? The Elaine Aron books about HSP's have been invaluable to me.

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