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Old Aug 04, 2018, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by seeker33 View Post
Exactly. High sensitivity has evolutionary value because highly sensitive individuals were more aware of dangers and changes in the environment. There's a reason why nature produced this type of personality.
It's both a gift and a curse, but definitely it is not a character flaw.
—-I call myself an alert dog. My sig other doesn’t notice anything, so thank god one of us is like this. I have saved his life many times on healthcare issues. But yes, sometimes there is sensory overload. I am trying to be strict w myself to preserve balance. Thanks for bringing this up. Psych Central is so invaluable for all these insights!
Thanks for this!
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