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10 Things Highly Sensitive People Do To Feel Better And Stay Well

6/6/2022

Highly sensitive people can feel stressed, anxious, or depressed when overwhelmed with sensory overload, with too much happening around them too quickly. While no single activity is a silver bullet to well-being for the highly sensitive, research shows that a combination of these low-intensity positive activities contributes to harmony and well-being.

Positive emotion - Make time each day for yourself to do something that makes you feel good.
Self-awareness - Practice self-awareness to identify the activities that increase your well-being or detract from it. Practicing mindfulness can help.
Self-acceptance - Find peace with yourself by accepting who you are. Perfect is not the goal, progress is.
Positive social relationships balanced by times of solitude - Spend time with those that contribute to your sense of well-being and less with those that undermine it. Make time for yourself to recharge in either event.
Connecting with nature - Nature has a positive effect on us, reducing stress and anxiety. Go for a nature walk with your bestie!
Contemplative practices - Mindfulness calms the mind and turns down the volume of the external stimuli that make us crazy. Deep breathing also reduces your blood pressure.
Emotional self-regulation - When you become aware that your emotions are being triggered, take a moment to rebalance yourself with a few deep breaths. Find a moment of peace.
Practicing self-compassion - Be kind to yourself. We are imperfect and it is ok! Striving to do our best is sufficient. Intent matters.
Having a sense of meaning - Have a goal, a purpose for your life. Without a purpose, we drift or let others decide for us. With a purpose, we can move beyond the stress of the moment.
Hope/optimism - Hope and optimism help us overcome sensory overload, replacing feelings of overwhelm and stress.

Be gentle with yourself. Embrace sensitivity for the positive benefits and learn to manage the challenges. These 10 practices can help you regain a sense of balance and calm when you feel overstimulated and overwhelmed.

If you think you may be highly sensitive and need additional help overcoming anger, stress, or depression, call Scott Olds, Psychotherapist at (303) 817-8369 or Scott@springsnewhope.com for a free consultation. Scott is located in Arvada, Colorado.

Anxiety and Depression? Insomnia May Be A Factor

5/27/2022

If you are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, or depression, chronic insomnia frequently contributes to the problem. Highly sensitive individuals frequently experience sleep disturbances due to how they process stress. Here are some suggestions to help improve your sleep which will help your anxiety.
Therapy can reduce the overwhelm and stress causing anxiety which will improve your sleep.

Insomnia Puts You At Risk For Medical Conditions

Insomnia is shown to put you at risk for a host of medical conditions, including: stroke, asthma, seizures, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

Insomnia also puts you at risk for mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, anger, confusion, frustration, and emotional regulation in general.

What causes insomnia?

The causes of insomnia are many, including:

Stress
Improper sleeping habits
Mental health issues
Medications
Chronic health conditions, such as cancer, heart disease
Sleep apnea

What can I do to manage insomnia?

Establish a regular sleep schedule
Relax before bed by reading a book or meditating
Create a comfortable sleep environment
Avoid alcohol or caffeine in the evening
Avoid heavy meals or strenuous physical activity before bedtime
Avoid taking naps
Speak to a therapist to address the stress and anxiety issues disturbing restful sleep

When Should I Contact A Therapist?

If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, or depression, a psychotherapist can help. Your therapist can help you uncover the root cause of your anxiety/depression and teach skills to better manage these issues.

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10 Things Highly Sensitive People Do To Feel Better And Stay Well

Anxiety and Depression? Insomnia May Be A Factor

Insomnia Puts You At Risk For Medical Conditions

What causes insomnia?

What can I do to manage insomnia?

When Should I Contact A Therapist?

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(303) 817-8369 or email at Scott@springsnewhope.com
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Counseling Services In Arvada, CO​The Hope Blog

10 Things Highly Sensitive People Do To Feel Better And Stay Well

Anxiety and Depression? Insomnia May Be A Factor

Insomnia Puts You At Risk For Medical Conditions ​

What causes insomnia?

What can I do to manage insomnia?

When Should I Contact A Therapist?

Author

Archives

Categories

​Call Scott at​(303) 817-8369 or email at Scott@springsnewhope.com ​for a free phone or video evaluation.

Counseling Services In Arvada, CO
The Hope Blog

Insomnia Puts You At Risk For Medical Conditions

Call Scott at
(303) 817-8369 or email at Scott@springsnewhope.com
for a free phone or video evaluation.