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Appreciating The Trait Of High Sensitivity

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There are two things that come into mind when I hear of someone's sensitivity:one, that after a narcissistic injury has been done to someone,they claim that they're just "too sensitive", and secondly someone who is just receptive to the feelings of others and tends to be easily overwhelmed.The latter is what these audiotapes are about,and very much makes us sensitive people grateful that we have this particular trait. Rather than trying to help overcome our sensitivity,Dr.Aron provides necessary information as to why we're sensitve and our place in the world.A great self-help tool that doesn't instantly provide answers,but makes us aware that what we really need to sustain ourselves is already there inside of us.

As an HSP, I found the tape informative but I was disappointed that it was just the doctor talking to a group of people. I was hoping for an audiobook. "Appreciating The Trait Of High Sensitivity" is simply Dr. Aron describing what an HSP is, which was interesting, but it didn't go into any detail about techniques or anything. I suppose I need to order her book and/or workbook.

I had high expectations for the tape, hoping that there would be specific solutions and insights. The majority of the first side of the tape was more a lecture on sociology. When the HSP symptoms were discussed, they were like a window opening for me, and offered some helpful ideas.
I would say that the book is a much better resource.

This book answers the question I heard from mother, close friends, lovers through the years, "Why are you so sensitive?" The other comment I have heard is "You are just too sensitive to have as a friend." I wept the first time I read this book. There is hope for most of us who take in too much information.
We aren't weird. We are extremely aware. Bravo to Dr. Aron.

I bought this cassette hoping that I could get some information about this subject in a format I could listen to while walking. If I found it interesting enough, I could then buy a book on the subject. However, this tape has almost zero information regarding the trait or how to deal with it. It is sort of the author talking off-the-cuff about getting the book published.