Have you ever been told you are "too sensitive"?

Many highly sensitive people have been told they need to grow thicker skin, toughen up, or stop being so sensitive. But sensitivity is a biological trait — something you are born with, not something you need to fix.

Research shows that 15–20% of the population are highly sensitive, and this trait appears in over 100 animal species.

Highly sensitive individuals tend to perceive, think, and feel more deeply — which can sometimes lead to overwhelm, anxiety, and fatigue.

It’s not an illness, but it can show up in challenging ways. You might:

• Need more downtime and privacy after busy or stimulating situations
   
• Be highly intuitive, empathetic, and sensitive to your environment
   
• Experience physical or emotional exhaustion, along with feelings of anxiety or overwhelm
   
• Feel easily stressed (especially by conflict or chaos) and sometimes shut down under pressure
   
• Often put the needs of others first and neglect your own self-care
   
• Feel drawn to spirituality and living a life of deeper purpose and meaning
   
• Be naturally compassionate and thrive when you feel nurtured