If the World is Just Too Loud

…you might be a Highly Sensitive Person

Kelly Eden
Nov 3 · 3 min read
Photo by Oleg Laptev on Unsplash

My neighbor bought a new stereo and it’s loud. Booming bass, can’t-hear-myself-think loud. I think anyone would find it bad but what makes it particularly so for me is that I’m a Highly Sensitive Person — one of the 15–20% of people whose nervous systems process emotions and physical sensations deeply. My neighbor finds the volume of his music…

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I think better with a pen in my hand. Kiwi mum navigating divorce, family, and fresh starts. Connect with me at www.lifewithlittleandlula.com/contact.

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