HSP

I”m only recently learning to understand my innate neurodivergent processing styles of being an extremely empathic highly sensory person (HSP) with ADHD. I have a disorganized insecure attachment style and struggle with C-PTSD. I grew up with so many unconscious strategies to dissociate and be emotionally disconnected.

It had been so challenging to understand how the early developmental trauma/emotional neglect/abuse from being raised by narcissistic emotionally unavailable parents impacted my ability to connect to my emotions. That I now know meant they were emotionally immature parents incapable of showing, modeling, and expressing emotions in healthy ways. This messed with being innate empathic. While I could rarely connect to my own emotions. I was like an emotional sponge to everyone and everything around me.

I noticed this group today. I have not been on the Mighty in a long time. I have grown so much since first posting on this app in 2018. Tracking emotions is still very difficult for me.

I only discovered this week that when multiple life challenges overlap and overwhelm me at the same time makes me extremely resentful. I only recently learned that resentments is stored anger. Think of built up anger of decades of being emotionally dismissed by those who are supposed to love you the most. I became so counter dependent. Growing up thinking I have only myself to count on. That I do not expect help from anyone. I don’t expect anyone to love me. So when faced with challenges I automatically feel completely abandoned, alone and unlovable.

So today I can say I am feeling angry, hurt, isolated, alone, abandoned, dismissed, resentful, sad, uncertain. I’m actually allowing myself to sit with this discomfort. Oddly with this clarity also has me feeling some acceptance of just being in my present experience. Surprisingly the clarity is bringing a sense of peace. Well I think it’s peace. It is new for me to recognize I can experience both pleasant and unpleasant emotions at the same time.

I am a #HSP in which my emotions can sometimes get the better of me. I feel #overwhelmed by my surroundings and sometimes feel like I have to hide away. It helps to get away sometimes.. especially when there is too much emotional events taking place around me. I know I cannot watch the news, it's too much for me and I never know what to expect.

#HSP

being an empath and a HSP isnt easy..you deal with your emotions on top of other peoples emotions that you feel as your own..it can be very draining and you get overstimulated very easily and need to isolate to recharge.

i have been around negative people and literally could feel they're negativity..its not a good feeling..you feel extremely valnerable and its stressful..ive noticed the older i get the more stimulating fairs and parks are.. the more people im around..the more im going to feel..

its extremely important to take care of your mental health no matter who you are but you have to work extra hard at taking care of it as a HSP and an empathetic person.. remember:YOU GOT THIS ❤️

Just started with The Mighty and hope to join in on the conversation. I'm ADHD as well as undiagnosed Autism (feeling unhopeful at the moment that this will change because many are biased that only young boys have this problem). Looking forward to meeting others as well as giving support. #Autism #ADHD #HSP

#Depression #Anxiety #HashimotosThyroiditis #HighBloodPressure #Arthritis #ACOA #PTSD #HSP looking for friends, encouragement, support. Willing to give that out too!

The more I reflect on my personal limits and emotional bandwidth as an HSP, the more I realize how important it is to share my needs and boundaries with others — especially to those I’m closest with.

Although it was uncomfortable at first, I’m continuously learning that being open, honest, and direct with what I can manage and handle is important to my mental and physical health. One of the biggest needs I share with my family in particular is that I get really exhausted while in crowded areas and have to rest when I get back home. Also, that change in environment can be overstimulating for me, so communication about a change in plans is important for me to know ahead of time so I can mentally prepare as much as possible.

As an HSP, what's a need or a boundary you have to share with others?

#HSP #CheerMeOn #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #Empathy