Wildflower- any tips on how to disconnect from others' emotions? I have a really difficult time with that. Kudos to you for being able to separate!

WC- I agree in that I'm not 'thin-skinned' either, but the HSP criteria fit me well. My therapist brought this to my attention and is HSP herself as well, which definitely helps!!

I'm finding that the combination of HSP & BP is like a time-bomb... I can be set off and rendered non-functional by almost anything (from legitimate things like a hyper-critical, emotionally abusive boss down to a stomach ache). Frustrating to feel incapacitated by myself. Wouldn't it be nice to turn the volume down on all of the hyperawareness?