Why Highly-Sensitive People Face More Challenges In Life?
Highly sensitive people face more challenges because of their unique neurological makeup. This is due to the fact that HSPs have a different brain structure and nervous system than other people. Highly sensitive people have been found to have a greater number of neural connections within their brains, which can lead to increased emotional processing and heightened physical sensations. Since this type of person is more easily overwhelmed with stimuli from both internal processes and external environments, they may experience excessive stress or anxiety in certain situations. Along with this heightened sensitivity comes an increased risk for depression and anxiety disorders, as well as difficulties in social relationships due to feelings of alienation or misunderstanding from others who do not share the same sensitivities. Thus, highly sensitive people may find it difficult to adapt in certain settings or cope with daily life tasks that would otherwise be effortless for someone else without such sensitivities.
CHALLENGE ONE: SETTING BOUNDARIES
As a Highly-Sensitive person, it can be difficult to create and maintain boundaries. Growing up, HSPs often are emotionally highly intelligent and perceptive to others' needs before any of their own. Unfortunately, this can lead to unhealthy relationship dynamics (codependency or avoidant patterns) - whether its family, spouses/partners, or co-workers. To prevent this from happening, it is essential that HSPs become conscious of what relationships feed them versus those that drain them. HSPS body will give telltale signs if something isn't right - anxiety symptoms or exhaustion are key indicators that something's off balance in their life.Pay attention to these physical responses! They can be powerful clues as to where HSPs need more clear boundaries in order to protect themselves and foster healthy relationships with others as well as with themselves.
CHALLENGE TWO: PROCRASTINATION
Highly sensitive people (HSPs) procrastinate more than others because they often feel overwhelmed when faced with small tasks. This overwhelm may be due to their heightened sensitivity, as HSPs take in a great amount of sensory information and are easily overstimulated. Additionally, many HSPs have perfectionistic tendencies which can lead them to procrastinate on projects or tasks out of fear of failure. With this heightened fear of failing, they may become immobilized by the task - unable to start it due to its perceived enormity or complexity – and thus delay starting or completing the task until it is too late. An added layer of difficulty in controlling procrastination lies in the fact that for some HSPs’ personalities, avoiding uncomfortable challenges is second-nature, so delaying tackling a project can become an unconscious habit.
CHALLENGE THREE: UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Highly sensitive people (HSPs) have a number of qualities that make them attractive to narcissists. For one, HSPs are often highly empathetic and caring individuals who are eager to please and seek validation from others. This makes them easy targets for narcissistic individuals who thrive off of garnering attention and power through manipulation and control tactics.
Additionally, HSPs value meaningful relationships more than anything else, making them prone to developing strong emotional bonds with those they care about. This allows narcissists to use these feelings against the HSP by exploiting the trust of the HSP in order to get what they want while disregarding the feelings or needs of HSPS in order to feed their own ego.
CHALLENGE FOUR: TAKING LONGER TO ACTION ON / MANIFEST THEIR DREAM LIFE
HSPs are often plagued by an inner feeling of worthlessness that has its roots in their childhood. Due to their strong emotional intelligence, they tend to give more than they receive. This gives them subconscious expectations that they should always be the ones giving and not receiving. When combined with unhealthy or narcissistic relationships, this feeling is amplified and creates a guilt when those affected ask for what they need. This inability to express desires means manifesting one's dream life can be difficult and slow going due to the science principle whereby every emotion has a frequency; HSPs more easily store low-frequency emotions such as shame, guilt and fear which can prevent one from attracting what he/she wants in life. To overcome this barrier it is important for HSPs to first identify these stored emotions before trying to manifest their desired realities - something which cannot be achieved solely through mental/willpower strength as the body too plays an essential part in the puzzle.
CHALLENGE FIVE: HAVING ISSUES WITH THEIR HEALTH
Research has found that HSPs have an increased risk of mental and physical health issues compared to those without this trait. For example, HSPs are at increased risk of suffering from depression and anxiety due to being overwhelmed by environmental stressors; they can also experience chronic fatigue caused by high levels of stimulation. In addition, some research suggests that HSPs may be more vulnerable to physical illnesses such as allergies and autoimmune disorders because their immune system (directly linked to the nervous system) is weaker than average.
The reason why HSPs tend to experience these issues statistically more often is unknown, however it could be related both to the biology of their nervous systems as well as different coping strategies adopted by those with this trait compared to those without it.
CHALLENGE SIX: BECOMING COMFORTABLE WITH THEIR SPIRITUAL BELIEFS AND UTILISING THEIR LEFT SIDE OF THEIR BRAIN
HSPs are more likely to be spiritual as they have a deeper awareness of the world around them. HSPs often pick up on subtle energies that many people do not notice, and this allows them to connect to something bigger than themselves. They also tend to be intuitive and open-minded, qualities that contribute to a greater sense of spirituality. Similarly, HSPs often feel deeply connected with others on an emotional level and can sometimes even feel what other people are feeling without explanation (empathy).
Essentially, HSPs tend to view the world through different lenses than those who are not highly sensitive – an outlook which naturally leads towards more spiritual connections and practices. This is why research has found higher levels of spirituality among those who identify as Highly Sensitive People compared to those who do not possess this trait.
As mentioned, Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) often encounter unique challenges and experience due to their individual upbringing, the environment they are in, and generational patterns. Nevertheless, acknowledging that these challenges are typical amongst HSPs can be empowering. Fortunately, there are several tools and techniques which enable an individual to address those struggles and feel more connected in their day-to-day life. By making use of these options, HSPs will likely find greater ease in moving forward with life.