“How would it feel
if you could live a life where you felt free to be your true self?”
Do you relate?
If you relate to any of this,
you might be highly sensitive.
Do you feel and think deeply?
Do you easily become overwhelmed by your surroundings, as well as your thoughts and feelings?
Are you affected by how other people are feeling or behaving?
Do you pick up on subtle signals from your environment?
Do you have a rich and complex inner life?
Do you easily become overstimulated by things like chaos, bright lights, strong odours, loud noises, or materials that feel rough against your skin?
If this feels true for you, you might be highly sensitive. Click the button below if you would like to take a more detailed test. Remember, this is not a diagnosis; only you can decide whether you consider yourself highly sensitive.
The D.O.E.S. acronym
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D -Depth of processing
We think and feel deeply.
We process experiences deeply
and see things from many perspectives. We have a rich inner life and may daydream.
We often see opportunities since we see so many perspectives. -
O - Overstimulation
We are easily overstimulated by demanding situations,
because we take in so much stimuli. Even pleasant moments can make us feel tired afterwards. It feels important to have alone time for recovery. -
E - Emotional reactivity
We have strong reactions to what we experience. Positive reactions as well as negative reactions. Life can seem both fulfilling and draining, all in the same day. We think and feel a lot, and our thoughts and feelings affect one another.
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S - Sensing the subtleties
We are experts in sensing subtleties in our environment. We notice details that others might miss.
A light that does not bother others, may feel disturbing for us. A detail that no one else sees can catch our attention. Many times it feels like we can sense what is not said.