Frequently Asked Questions

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A highly sensitive person is someone who is typically more aware of parts of their environment. This sensitivity is not something that can be turned off.

People who are highly sensitive do not appear any different that other people, however, they perceive their environment very differently. Learning to be aware that people around you may be highly sensitive allows you to understand them better and make accommodations if possible.

No, it cannot be cured. It should be accepted that some people are highly sensitive and this is not a defect or disease but simply a characteristic of that person.

No, it is a broad spectrum of different amounts of sensitivity to different environmental factors.