The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You

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Replica Books, 1999 - Psychology - 251 pages
One in every five people is born with a heightened sensitivity; they are often gifted with great intelligence, intuition and imagination, but there are also drawbacks. Frequently they come across as aloof, shy or moody and suffer from low self-esteem because they find it hard to express themselves in a society dominated by excess and stress. This offers effective solutions to those feeling overwhelmed and focuses on the strengths of the trait, that their sensitivity is not a flaw but an asset.

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