Things that can trigger highly sensitive people: Therapist explains

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Published on Dec 18, 2023 06:02 pm IST

From being misunderstood to being around a lot of people at once, here are a few things that can overwhelm highly sensitive people.

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For highly sensitive people, even minor things can act as major triggers. While we may not understand how it affects them, the truth is, it does. "Identifying your triggers and realising that your sensitive mind will always feel more deeply and process a bit differently than others is a huge step toward understanding your overwhelming experiences," wrote Therapist Lalitaa Suglani.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 18, 2023 06:02 pm IST

For highly sensitive people, even minor things can act as major triggers. While we may not understand how it affects them, the truth is, it does. "Identifying your triggers and realising that your sensitive mind will always feel more deeply and process a bit differently than others is a huge step toward understanding your overwhelming experiences," wrote Therapist Lalitaa Suglani.(Unsplash)

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Not knowing where we stand in the relationship with other people can make us overthink and imagine worst-case scenarios. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 18, 2023 06:02 pm IST

Not knowing where we stand in the relationship with other people can make us overthink and imagine worst-case scenarios. (Unsplash)

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Not getting enough sleep can make us feel drained and frustrated, and not ready to take on another day with fresh enthusiasm. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 18, 2023 06:02 pm IST

Not getting enough sleep can make us feel drained and frustrated, and not ready to take on another day with fresh enthusiasm. (Unsplash)

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Being around too many people at once, being in a highly social atmosphere can make us feel overwhelmed. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 18, 2023 06:02 pm IST

Being around too many people at once, being in a highly social atmosphere can make us feel overwhelmed. (Unsplash)

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Overthinking can make us feel exhausted. This mental exhaustion can act as a trigger for us and make us anxious. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 18, 2023 06:02 pm IST

Overthinking can make us feel exhausted. This mental exhaustion can act as a trigger for us and make us anxious. (Unsplash)

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The sense of feeling misunderstood by others can make us feel like a failure. The absence of validation from others can act as a major trigger.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 18, 2023 06:02 pm IST

The sense of feeling misunderstood by others can make us feel like a failure. The absence of validation from others can act as a major trigger.(Unsplash)

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    Tapatrisha Das

    Tapatrisha is Content Producer with Hindustan Times. She covers stories related to health, relationships, and fashion.

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