For those people who have a keen imagination, are labelled too shy or too sensitive, who perform poorly when being observed even though they are usually competent, have vivid dreams and for whom time alone each day is essential - this is the book to help them understand themselves and how best to cope in various situations. Highly sensitive people are often very bright and creative but many suffer from low self esteem. They are not "neurotics" as they have been labelled for so long. However, high sensitivity can lead them to cease to engage with the outside world. This book offers solutions for a happy and fulfilling life, particularly in the way an HSP perceives him or herself, it helps to "reframe" past events, such as a difficult childhood.

About the Author

Elaine R. Aron is a highly sensitive person herself who has a Master's degree in clinical psychology and a doctorate. She has researched the subject using 100s of detailed interviews with HSPs. She lives in San Francisco and New York.

Reviews

'This remarkable book speaks clearly to highly sensitive people. It gives a fresh perspective, a sigh of relief, and a good sense of where we belong in society.' JOHN GRAY, author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus