Anxiety Relief for Highly Sensitive People: Turning Overwhelm into Empowerment

16/04/2025 34 min
Anxiety Relief for Highly Sensitive People: Turning Overwhelm into Empowerment

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Connect with Erin! Send a textAs a highly sensitive person myself - We’re diving into the experiences of highly sensitive people (HSPs) and their relationship with anxiety. I’m sharing my personal journey with anxiety and sensitivity along with what i've learned & implemented to support myself and reframe the experience of being highly sensitive. Being highly sensitive is not a flaw but a unique strength that comes with your nervous system being wired to take in MORE information & process it more deeply. This conversation explores how to manage the overwhelm and overstimulation that often leads to anxiety in HSPs.Most importantly, I’m sharing practical strategies for self care, managing overwhelm, overstimulation & anxiety. You'll walk away with tools and insight encouraging you to embrace your sensitivities as superpowers.With so much love & gratitude,Erin.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Amazon Music!Watch on YoutubeConnect with Erin!Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠@ebbsandflows222⁠⁠Send me an Email: [email protected] a Distance Reiki Session with Me!Resources:I Published a Dream Journal! Available on AmazonSome Takeaways:Being a highly sensitive person (HSP) means your nervous system is wired differently.HSPs often experience anxiety due to overstimulation and overwhelm.Sensitivity is not a weakness; it can be a unique strength.Daily nervous system check-ins can help manage anxiety.Creating sensory breaks throughout the day is essential for HSPs.Grounding techniques can help clear energy and reduce anxiety.Breathwork is a powerful tool for managing anxiety.Challenging negative thoughts is crucial for self-compassion.HSPs may need more alone time and boundaries to thrive.You can live a fulfilling life as a highly sensitive person without being consumed by anxiety.Chapters01:19 Understanding Highly Sensitive People and Anxiety09:13 Signs of Being a Highly Sensitive Person15:45 Tools for Managing Sensitivity and Anxiety

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