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It feels a lot like drowning, and anytime anyone tries to save you, they just end up sinking too.  Episode #20 of HSP S.O.S. is all about anxiety!  Being highly sensitive with an anxiety disorder can be a challenge, but it's not impossible to be happy. Michelle and the Captain discuss different types of anxiety, personal struggles with PTSD, and tips for coping with the impact anxiety can have on a highly sensitive person's life. TRIGGER WARNING: Contains talk of abuse, sexual violence, and violence towards children. Listen with caution. ---- To watch the video of The Captain taking the anxiety inducing test, click HERE! -------------- Anxiety Disorder Information http://www.medicaldaily.com/pulse/what-it-means-have-anxiety-disorder-and-7-ways-cope-337490   Military and civilian resources for help with PTSD https://safehelpline.org/effects-of-sexual-assault/post-traumatic-stress-disorder ---------------- ---Subscribe to the HSP SOS Podcast!--- iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hsp-sos/id12211168

On this special edition of HSP S.O.S. Michelle and The Captain discuss their personal sensitivities to Halloween.  Listen in as they share how the changing seasons, abundant sweets, scary movies, holiday memories, haunted houses, and the quest for the perfect costume impact them as HSP’s.  Don’t be too scared.  It’s a Happy Highly Sensitive Halloween! ---- Link to Michelle Lynn's Article 6 Sensitivities for HSPs at Halloween  http://hspsos.com/6-sensitivities-for-hsps-at-halloween/     ---Subscribe to the HSP SOS Podcast!--- iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hsp-sos/id1221116848   Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Inavjhxeg2rdkub26frsppa7pca   ---Follow HSP S.O.S. on social media--- On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/hspsos   On Twitter at: @hsp_sos   ---More episodes, articles,and resources!--- Website: http://hspsos.com/   Libsyn Podcast Page: http://hspsos.libsyn.com/   ---Contact Michelle Lynn with questions, comments, or show ideas!--- feelzspecialist@gmail.com   ---Co

As a highly sensitive person, or empath, it is extremely challenging to ignore, brush off, or forget about our experiences with others.  Failed relationships, uncomfortable situations at work, “bad” decisions, and even passing comments made by strangers can haunt our memories for years.  In this episode, Michelle and the Captain explore their ability to forgive and forget.  They discuss how even if they can forgive someone, there are many reasons why their highly sensitive personalities won’t allow them to just let it go.  Michelle shares the latest research on genetic memory, and challenges the Captain to consider if painful memories serve a positive purpose in the present.  It’s a whole lot of geekery filled  Feelz on episode #18 of HSP S.O.S. ---- Resources: 8 Reasons Why Letting Go Can Be Extra Hard for an HSP http://thehappysensitive.com/8-reasons-why-letting-go-can-be-extra-hard-for-hsps/   Emory University Research Article http://emorymedicinemagazine.emory.edu/issues/2014/spring/features/the-anatomy-o

How was your school experience as a highly sensitive person? While highly sensitive children are often bright, energetic, creative, and empathetic, these positive traits aren't always recognized, or rewarded, in the everyday classroom.  On this episode, Michelle and the Captain travel back to their own school days, and discuss common struggles for Highly Sensitive Children, introverts, and HSS/ HSPs in an educational setting.  With depression, anxiety, and the suicide rate of children and young adults on the rise, a highly sensitive education that acknowledges different personality traits as well as the specific needs of highly sensitive children feels like a priority.  The conversation gets heated, but it addresses a topic that needs serious attention in education. ---- Resources Anxiety and Depression Association of America http://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/children   The Highly Sensitive Child by Elaine Aron http://hsperson.com/books/the-highly-sensitive-child/   "When Schools Overlook Introverts in

Are you highly sensitive, get overwhelmed easily, but still crave excitement?  If so, you might be a high sensation seeking HSP.  High Sensation Seeking is a lot more than just chasing a thrill, especially when it comes to being a highly sensitive person.  Michelle and The Captain go through Dr. Elaine Aron’s High Sensation Seeking Self-Test, and discuss the push and pull of being an HSS/ HSP.  They reference the research of Martin Zuckerman, Dr. Elaine Aron, and Dr. Tracy Cooper, as well as share some of their own high sensation seeking experiences and thoughts.  Listen as Michelle explains how it feels to be an INFJ-T  HSS/ HSP with ADHD, and discover what it means to be "High Sensation Seeking by Association.”     ----   Resources: Dr. Elaine Aron’s High Sensation Seeking Self-Test 2006 http://www.hsperson.com/pages/HSStest.pdf Dr. Elaine Aron’s research on HSS/ HSP’s  http://www.hsperson.com/pages/1May06.htm Dr. Tracy Cooper’s Website http://www.drtracycooper.com/     ---Subscribe to the HSP SOS Pod

Did you feel neglected, criticized, or let down by the adults in your life as a child?  Do you have a hard time letting go of the past? Michelle and The Captain follow up their previous discussion about HSP's and their fear of intimacy by diving head first into something called attachment theory.  Listen in as they return to Dr. Elaine Aron's book The Highly Sensitive Person in Love and discuss how the attachment styles we develop as children greatly impact our happiness and security in relationships as adults.  Learn why it's not a matter of just "growing up and getting over it," and discover how to start the process of forming secure relationships in the future.  They also reflect on Susan Cain's advice on how to love like a grown up.  It's another emotionally charged look into highly sensitive love on episode #15 of HSP S.O.S.   ----   Resources: Dr. Elaine Aron's Book The Highly Sensitive Person in Love http://hsperson.com/books/the-highly-sensitive-person-in-love/ Susan Cain's article "5 Practices of

Are you a kind person, full of love, yet you just can’t seem to make relationships work?  Believe it or not, HSPs have some unique challenges when it come to forming a close relationship with a significant other.  It’s not uncommon for these loving, sensitive individuals to have a subconscious fear of intimacy.  Listen in as Michelle and the Captain go through The Fear of Intimacy survey found in Elaine Aron’s book The Highly Sensitive Person in Love.  It is a painfully honest and revealing episode that anyone who has ever struggled with making a relationship work can surely relate to. --- Resources The Highly Sensitive Person in Love by Dr. Elaine Aron http://hsperson.com/books/the-highly-sensitive-person-in-love/   ---   ---Subscribe to the HSP SOS Podcast!--- iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hsp-sos/id1221116848 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Inavjhxeg2rdkub26frsppa7pca ---Follow HSP S.O.S. on social media--- On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/hspsos   On Twitter at

There are some subjects that people are really uncomfortable talking about, but that doesn't stop Michelle and The Captain from sharing their personal thoughts on the topic of death.  From an early age, they both struggled with anticipatory grief and a general sense that there is more to life than just every day routine.  Listen in as they discuss Dabrowski's Theory of Existential Depression in Gifted Children and Adults and dive into their own feelings about life and death.  It may seem like a heavy topic, but when we talk about the things we fear, that's when true understanding and healing takes place. How we care for the sick and elderly, all the way to planning our own funeral, are topics of discussion on episode #13 of HSP S.O.S.  ----- -----    Resources Dabrowski's Theory of Existential Depression in Gifted Children and Adults http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10554.aspx     "The Old Grandfather and The Little Grandson"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAXCS_QSgs0     "What the End of the U

Do you get depressed when your vacation or holiday is about to end?  Does it take you longer than you would like to get back into the swing of things after having time off?  Post Vacation Depression can be challenging to recover from for a highly sensitive person.  Whether you are an introvert that prefers a calm staycation, or an extrovert that fancies an exotic vacation, there are many factors before, during, and after a break from reality that impact emotional well-being.  On this episode, Michelle and the Captain discuss their own vacation hangovers, the scientific reasons for post vacation blues, as well as how to minimize the negative effects of a staycation or vacation.  This episode includes the usual laughs as our INFJ (Michelle) and ENFP (The Captain) retell personal stories of the varying perspectives of an introvert and extrovert on vacation. ---- Resources http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/8698244/Sun-sea-and-shrinking-brain-power.html (The Sun, Sea, and Shrinking Brain Power) http://ww

Ever needed to deactivate your Facebook account, take a break from Twitter, or forget about Instagram entirely? Social media and the sometimes shallow feel of the Internet can be a real struggle for highly sensitive persons.  Anxiety, depression, and loneliness can be triggered by the digital world.  On this episode Michelle and The Captain discuss what all of this means for HSPs, and what people can do to make their time online a more positive experience. ---- Referenced Book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain - http://www.thepowerofintroverts.com/about-the-book/ ----- Find HSP S.O.S. on social media HERE: On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/hspsos   On Twitter at: @hsp_sos   ----- Email the Crew: FeelzSpecialist@gmail.com for Michelle Lynn Cap@TheCaptainsPod.com for The Captain -------- For more Highly Sensitive Feelz, visit HSPSOS.com! --------    Keywords: HSP, Highly Sensitive Person, Social Media Anxiety, Anxiety, Depression, Introvert, Elaine

Emotions are amplified for a highly sensitive person... the good ones, the bad ones, and everything else in between.  On this episode, Michelle and The Captain discuss sadness, depression, emotional snowballing, the neuroscience behind feelings, and share several different strategies for dealing with "the hurtz."  Michelle also talks about her own recent bout of "the hurtz," and explains why being sad from time to time doesn't make her a broken person. ------ Resources= Living Life Inside Out: Who You Are Matters by Dr. Edward Dreyfus http://www.amazon.com/Living-Life-Inside-Out-Matters/dp/1456461087 (Can be purchased through thecaptainspod.com amazon store on website) ----- Find HSP S.O.S. on social media HERE: On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/hspsos   On Twitter at: @hsp_sos   ----- Email the Crew: FeelzSpecialist@gmail.com for Michelle Lynn Cap@TheCaptainsPod.com for The Captain -------- For more Highly Sensitive Feelz, visit HSPSOS.com! --------      Keywords: highly sensitive person, hsp,

Imagine if you had to not only navigate your own emotions, but also the emotions of everyone else around you.  What if you could hear people's thoughts, and you could see what others could not?  Sounds like a highly sensitive nightmare, but for empaths this is a reality.  On this episode, Michelle and The Captain talk about a unique group of highly sensitive people called empaths.  Empaths are around 2% of the population, and this group often feels misunderstood, isolated, and overwhelmed.  Listen to this episode to learn more about different types of empaths, the science behind all this energy talk, and ways to cope with the stress of being an empath.  It's time to celebrate the gift of empathy and release the burden. All on episode #9 of HSP SOS! ----- Find HSP S.O.S. on social media HERE: On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/hspsos   On Twitter at: @hsp_sos   ----- Email the Crew: FeelzSpecialist@gmail.com for Michelle Lynn Cap@TheCaptainsPod.com for The Captain -------- For more Highly Sensitive Fe

Highly sensitive extroverts are a minority within a minority population making up only 25-30% of the total HSP community.  Michelle and The Captain discuss unique challenges for extroverts that are highly sensitive, as well as provide some tips for these individuals to remain happy and emotionally healthy.  They also share their Myers-Briggs personality types, and discuss how highly sensitive extroverts and introverts often compliment one another in friendships and romantic relationships. ---- Links Myer's Briggs Online Personality Test http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test   "6 Things Every Extrovert Has to Secretly Deal With" http://thoughtcatalog.com/macy-sto-domingo/2014/03/6-things-every-extrovert- secretly-has-to-deal-with/   ---Subscribe to the HSP SOS Podcast!--- iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hsp-sos/id1221116848 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Inavjhxeg2rdkub26frsppa7pca ---Follow HSP S.O.S. on social media--- On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.

Do you have a unique connection with animals?  Michelle and the Captain discuss why the gift of sensitivity allows highly sensitive persons to connect with animals at a very deep emotional level. They dive into the differences between the communication styles of cats and dogs, and talk about how these differences can help people practice empathy towards animals and other people. They also pay tribute to animal rights activist Temple Grandin, and talk about how she uses her Autism and sensitivity to the world around her to help make the lives of animals a little bit better.  It's all about the Furry Feelz on this episode of HSP SOS.   ------   Links Temple Grandin How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World by Sy Montgomery http://www.amazon.com/Temple-Grandin-Embraced-Autism-Changed/dp/0547443153   "Animals Are Not Things" Temple Grandin's paper mentioned in episode http://www.grandin.com/welfare/animals.are.not.things.html ----- Find HSP S.O.S. on social media HERE: On Facebook at: h

Michelle and The Captain discuss how Highly Sensitive People end up in toxic friendships and relationships.  They explain the HSP and Narcissist connection, as well as provide some useful strategies on how to let go of negative people and maintain healthy, balanced interactions with friends. The two of them also respond to Shipmate Lynn's questions related to feeling ignored and bullied in friendships and conversations. ----- Resources "How Highly Sensitive People Attract Narcissists and How to Disengage" by Jennifer Kass http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-20180/why-highly-sensitive-people-attract-narcissists-how-to-disengage.html   ----- Find HSP S.O.S. on social media HERE: On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/hspsos   On Twitter at: @hsp_sos   ----- Email the Crew: FeelzSpecialist@gmail.com for Michelle Lynn Cap@TheCaptainsPod.com for The Captain -------- For more Highly Sensitive Feelz, visit HSPSOS.com! --------    Key Words Highly Sensitive Persons, HSP, Narcissist, Friendships, Interpersonal Rel

Michelle and The Captain discuss the unique challenges faced by the highly sensitive male, as well as society's misconception of masculine sensitivity.  Michelle talks about the highly sensitive men in her life, and the role men, women, and educators play in helping support the well-being of highly sensitive boys. ----- Links to resources mentioned: Peter Messerschmidt's article "HSP Topics:  Understanding the Highly Sensitive Man" http://hspconnections.hubpages.com/hub/HSP-understanding-highly-sensitive-man Dr. Ted Zeff's book The Strong, Sensitive Boy http://www.amazon.com/The-Strong-Sensitive-Boy-Zeff/dp/0966074521   Picture taken by Michelle's father that is referenced in this episode: ----- Find HSP S.O.S. on social media HERE: On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/hspsos   On Twitter at: @hsp_sos   ----- Email the Crew: FeelzSpecialist@gmail.com for Michelle Lynn Cap@TheCaptainsPod.com for The Captain -------- For more Highly Sensitive Feelz, visit HSPSOS.com!   --------    Keywords: HSP, H

Has a protagonist in a book or a character on a television show or movie ever become one of your closest friends?  Have you cried or felt depressed at the end of a favorite series or death of a beloved character?  Many highly sensitive persons form deep connections with the people in literature and films.  This doesn't make them weird or socially awkward, as a matter of fact this all makes a lot of sense based on the characteristics of the highly sensitive trait.  On this episode of HSP SOS, Michelle and The Captain discuss how imaginary friends and fictional characters can be beneficial for HSP children and adults. They also geek-out about something called superhero therapy! ---- Links to resources mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcKYIYwFf58 TEDx “Adults Need More Imaginary Friends” by Andrew Roblyer http://www.superhero-therapy.com/ Dr. Janina Scarlet’s Super Hero Therapy Website   https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/beyond-heroes-and-villains/201505/superhero-therapy-fears-do-not-make-heroes-a

Do people often ask you "what's wrong?" when you are perfectly fine?  Do people regularly assume you aren't having a good time when you actually are enjoying yourself?  Due to overstimulation and increased processing time associated with this, many highly sensitive people can come off as being rude in the moment.  On this episode of HSP SOS, Michelle and The Captain talk about how highly sensitive people aren’t always viewed as being the most sensitive when it comes to interpersonal relationships.  They also offer some ways to handle this misconception with family and friends. ----- Resting Bitch Face Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v98CPXNiSk    Recommended Article “HSP Topics:  The Challenge of Friendships” by Peter Messerschmidt: http://denmarkguy.hubpages.com/hub/HSP-Friendship    ----- Find HSP S.O.S. on social media HERE: On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/hspsos   On Twitter at: @hsp_sos   ----- Email the Crew: FeelzSpecialist@gmail.com for Michelle Lynn Cap@TheCaptainsPod.com for Th

Do certain foods make you feel really heavy or off?  Do some medications seem to have an adverse or really intense impact on your body physically?  Have you been to the doctor for suspected "food allergies," but you've been told that nothing is wrong?  Many highly sensitive persons are greatly impacted by what they eat and put into their bodies. On this episode of HSP SOS, Michelle and The Captain discuss food sensitivities and how many HSPs do better when paying close attention to how certain foods and medicines impact how they feel. ----- Links to resources mentioned Dr. Harry G. Hong “The Highly Sensitive Body” http://highlysensitivebody.com/highlysensbody.html Mari J. Dionne “The Captain’s Lady- Mermaid Diet” http://www.thecaptainslady.com/themermaiddiet.htm Dr. Ted Zeff The Highly Sensitive Person’s Survival Guidehttp://www.amazon.com/Highly-Sensitive-Persons-Survival-Guide/dp/1572243961   Michelle’s Facebook Page Untainted World www.facebook.com/UntaintedOne       ----- Find HSP S.O.S. on social media

Eating isn't always about fulfilling a physical need.  Food can be a source of comfort, happiness, and sometimes even guilt.  On this episode of HSP SOS, Michelle and The Captain share their own experiences with emotional eating and discuss how highly sensitive persons can develop a psychological relationship with the food that they eat or don't eat.    ----- Find HSP S.O.S. on social media HERE: On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/hspsos   On Twitter at: @hsp_sos   ----- Email the Crew: FeelzSpecialist@gmail.com for Michelle Lynn Cap@TheCaptainsPod.com for The Captain -------- For more Highly Sensitive Feelz, visit HSPSOS.com! --------    Keywords: hsp, highly sensitive person, food sensitivity, ADHD, Elaine Aron, Emotional Eating, over eating, eating disorders, HSP SOS Hashtags: #hsp, #highlysensitiveperson, #foodsensitivity, #ADHD, #ElaineAron, #EmotionalEating #overeating #eatingdisorders #HSPSOS