Should we embrace our quirks and be ourselves, or should we try a little harder to "fit in" with everyone else? For a highly sensitive person, this dilemma is the daily struggle. Most of the time we find ourselves apologizing for who we are, and it can leave us feeling a bit alienated and lonely. Sometimes, however, it's fun to just shine the spotlight on what makes us different in order to connect with other highly sensitive people. In this special 40th episode of HSP SOS, Michelle and The Captain dive deep into some of their own very highly sensitive problems, and remind you to check out previous episodes to further explore the personal challenges, as well as the gifts of being a passionate, feeling person. Hopefully listening to this helps you realize that you are not alone, and you do have a highly sensitive tribe that gets you when it feels like you are going through this on your own.

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Key Words HSP, Highly Sensitive Person, introvert, extrovert, Elaine Aron, Self Help, INFJ, sensitivity

Are you afraid of making a wrong decision?  Do you feel like you often overthink choices?  On this episode of HSP SOS, Michelle and The Captain discuss something called analysis paralysis.  They explain how many highly sensitive persons find it challenging to commit to a plan of action, and how choice overload can be overwhelming for HSPs.  They share their own decision making troubles, as well as provide some tips on how to take action when it comes to making everyday decisions.   ---Subscribe to the HSP SOS Podcast!--- iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hsp-sos/id1221116848   Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Inavjhxeg2rdkub26frsppa7pca ---Follow HSP S.O.S. on social media--- On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/hspsos On Twitter at: @hsp_sos   ---More episodes, articles, and resources!--- Website: http://hspsos.com/ Libsyn Podcast Page: http://hspsos.libsyn.com/   ---Contact Michelle Lynn with questions, comments, or show ideas!--- [email protected]   ---Contact The Captain (Brian) with questions, comments, or show ideas--- [email protected]   Visit http://thecaptainspod.libsyn.com/ for other related podcasts! -----   Hashtags #HSP #HighlySensitivePerson #AnalysisParalysis #OverThinking #DecisionMaking #Choices #ElaineAron #Relationships #SelfHelp #MentalHealth   Key Words HSP, Highly Sensitive Person, Analysis Paralysis, Over Thinking, Decision Making, Choices, Elaine Aron, Relationships, Self Help, Mental Health

No one escapes getting older, but how does aging impact HSPs differently than non-HSPs?  Michelle and The Captain share Dr. Elaine Aron's view on why highly sensitive persons are more in-tune with the aging process, as well as discuss their own perspectives on aging.  

  Resources:  "HSPs and The Accumulation of Birthdays" Dr. Elaine Aron http://www.hsperson.com/pages/2Nov07.htm   "3 Tips on Combating Ageism From and Anti-Aging Activist"  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-tarnoff/combating-ageism_b_6420470.html  

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Addiction is not an easy topic to talk about, but it is an important one. On this episode, Michelle Lynn and The Captain start a conversation about the possible connection between sensitivity and addiction, as well as explore why addiction is a highly sensitive persons topic.  If you have struggled with addiction, or someone you know has struggled with addiction, please take a moment to be a part of this important discussion.  It's not about judging or educating.  It's just about taking the time to pause and reflect on the role addiction plays in our lives and why our current approach to helping people with addiction doesn't always work.

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Resources- Clean:  Overcoming Addiction and Ending America's Greatest Tragedy https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Overcoming-Addiction-Americas-Greatest/dp/0544112326  

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Are you an extremely passionate person?  Do you go "all in" on the projects, activities, and topics that interest you?  On this episode of HSP SOS, Michelle and The Captain discuss how highly sensitive people demonstrate an intense passion for their interests and talk about how this truly is an amazing gift.  They also dive into what happens when a passion starts to become an obsession, as well as share some helpful tips on how HSPs can pursue their passion without it leading to problems. 

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Are you feeling hormonal?  As a highly sensitive person, that's the last thing you want to be accused of, but is it possible that HSPs are more sensitive to hormonal changes in their bodies than non-HSPs?  On this episode of HSP SOS, Michelle and The Captain discuss how hormones might impact HSPs at different stages of their lives, and this isn't just a conversation for the ladies.  The highly sensitive men out there might be surprised by the discussion of male hormone cycles and something called Irritable Male Syndrome.  If you've ever wondered if you were more sensitive to the hormonal changes in your body than others, then you won't want to miss this awkward and informational episode!

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Resources  

Male Hormone Questionnaire 

http://hormonehealthandweightloss.com/bhrt/bhrt-for-men/hormone-test-for-men/

Female Hormone Questionnaire

http://hormonehealthandweightloss.com/bhrt/bhrt-for-women/hormone-test-for-women/

How Female Hormonal Changes Can Contribute to Anxiety and Panic Attacks

http://www.articlesbase.com/stress-management-articles/how-female-hormonal-changes-can-contribute-to-anxiety-and-panic-attacks-80950.html/

Irritable Male Syndrom

http://mynorthwest.com/380882/irritable-male-syndrome/

10 Ways to Balance Hormones Naturally

https://draxe.com/10-ways-balance-hormones-naturally/

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HSP, Highly Sensitive Person, INFJ, Anxiety, Highly Sensitive Male, Hormones, Hormonal Balance, Elaine Aron, Jed Diamond, Irritable Male Syndrome, IMS, Menopause, HSP SOS, Stages of Life

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Are you in control of your emotions, or are your emotions in control of you?  On this episode of HSP SOS, Michelle and The Captain discuss Dr. Elaine Aron's definition of emotional regulation, as well as the reasons why highly sensitive people can have a more difficult time processing and handling their emotions. Listen in as these two talk about the consequences of allowing oneself to get emotionally out of balance, and hear ten ways that HSPs can start better regulating their emotions to truly honor their sensitivity as a gift instead of a curse.

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Resources Dr. Elaine Aron on Emotional Regulation http://hsperson.com/emotional-regulation-and-hsps/   Psychology Today's Emotional Regulation Strategies for Adults https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/in-practice/201304/10-essential-emotion-regulation-skills-adults  

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Are you really hard on yourself?  Do you battle constant self doubt?  In her book The Undervalued Self, Dr. Elaine Aron explains how highly sensitive people often struggle with low self-esteem more so than non-HSPs. In this episode of HSP SOS, Michelle and The Captain discuss low self-esteem attacks, why HSPs suffer from LSE more than others, as well as highlight the work of Dr. Marilyn J. Sorensen, a leading expert in the area of low self-esteem. They share their results from Sorensen's low self-esteem assessment, and even provide some quick tips on how HSPs can begin to boost feelings of self worth.

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Resources Breaking the Chains of Low Self-Esteem by Marilyn J. Sorensen PhD. http://www.getesteem.com/books-and-toolkit.html   Link to Sorensen's Low Self-Esteem Assessment http://www.getesteem.com/Files/Sorensen_Self-Esteem_Test.pdf   The Undervalued Self by Dr. Elaine Aron http://hsperson.com/books/the-undervalued-self/   5 Ways Highly Sensitive People Can Boost Their Self-Esteem by Introvert Dear http://introvertdear.com/2016/05/30/5-ways-highly-sensitive-people-can-boost-self-esteem/   The Representation Project (The Mask We Live In & Miss Representation Advocate Links) http://therepresentationproject.org/   The Resurrection of Jake the Snake Documentary http://www.jakethesnakemovie.com/   -------

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  Keywords:  Elaine Aron, Marilyn Sorensen, Low Self-Esteem, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, INFJ, ENFP, Undervalued Self, LSE, Introvert, Self-Improvement, Relationships, Unmasked, Miss Representation, Build Confidence, Jake the Snake, DDP, The Good Men Project, depression   HashTags: #ElaineAron #MarilynSorensen #LowSelf-Esteem #HighlySensitivePerson #HSP #INFJ #ENFP #UndervaluedSelf #LSE #Introvert #Self-Improvement #Relationships #Unmasked #MissRepresentation  #BuildConfidence #JaketheSnake #DDP #TheGoodMenProject #depression

Is it really better to be in a relationship with another highly sensitive person?  Does doubling the sensitivity double the love?  On this episode of HSP SOS, Michelle and The Captain discuss Dr. Elaine Aron's research on the benefits and pitfalls of two HSPs being in a relationship together.  Some useful tips for couples trying to maintain a happy and healthy relationship.

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Resources 53 Questions to Ask That Will Change Your Relationship http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/53-questions-ask-that-will-change-your-relationship.html   The Highly Sensitive Person in Love by Dr. Elaine Aron http://hsperson.com/books/the-highly-sensitive-person-in-love/  

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Hashtags: #HighlySensitivePerson #HSP #ElaineAron #Relationships #dating #INFJ #ENFP #Introvert #Extrovert #HighlySensitivePersonsinLove #HSPSOS   Keywords: Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, Elaine Aron, Relationships, dating, INFJ, ENFP, Introvert, Extrovert, Highly Sensitive Persons in Love, HSP SOS

Have you ever been called a perfectionist? Do you worry endlessly about getting things right? In this episode of HSP SOS, Michelle and the Captain talk about why highly sensitive people have a tendency to exhibit traits of perfectionism. They also discuss healthy types of perfectionism vs. destructive forms and share their personal perspectives on their own perfectionistic qualities. It's possible that you aren't as bad as you believe, or as ridiculous as others have made you feel, in regards to your own brand of perfectionism.

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Resources -"What Flavor of Perfectionist Are You?  It Matters!" by Dr. Timothy A Pychyl https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/dont-delay/200804/what-flavor-perfectionist-are-you-it-matters   -"How Other-Oriented Perfectionism Differs from Self-Oriented and Socially Prescribed Perfectionism: Further Findings" by J. Stoeber http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10862-015-9485-y   -"In The Not-Worth-An-Entire-Article Department: Some Thoughts on Perfectionism" by Dr. Elaine Aron http://www.hsperson.com/pages/edAug04.htm  

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Keywords Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, HSP SOS, Elaine Aron, Introvert, ADHD, Perfectionism, gifted, socially prescribed perfectionism, self-oriented perfectionism, other oriented perfectionism, overt perfectionism, covert perfectionism, Anxiety, PTSD   Hashtags #HighlySensitvePerson #HSP #HSPSOS #ElaineAron #Introvert #Perfectionism #Gifted #SociallyPrescribedPerfectionism #SelfOrientedPerfectionism #ADHD #Anxiety #PTSD #OtherOrientedPerfectionism #OvertPerfectionism #CovertPerfectionism 

How big of a role does fear play in your life? On this episode, Michelle and The Captain discuss the difference between fear and arousal in highly sensitive persons, as well as why forcing introverts and HSPs to face their fears isn't always successful. We share some of our own personal strategies for handling perceived dangers, real dangers, and the manufactured fears of the media. If you find yourself constantly questioning whether to protect yourself or open yourself up, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

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  -----   Keywords: Highly Sensitive Person, Elaine Aron, Susan Caine, PTSD, Trauma, Introvert, Fear, sensorimotor psychotherapy, somatic experiencing, fight, flight, freeze, triggers, INFJ, HSP SOS   Hashtags: #HighlySensitivePerson #ElaineAron #SusanCaine #PTSD #Trauma #Introvert #Fear #SensorimotorPsychotherapy #SomaticExperiencing #FightFlightFreeze #Triggers #INFJ #HSPSOS