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14 minutes of laptop battery left for 20 minutes of class…. WILL I MAKE IT??
THIS IS SO INTENSE
There’s that saying about how Chinese parents drop spoons on the ground and name their kids after whatever sound it makes…..
My name is Christine. I have Chinese friends named Vivian, Katie, Lizzie, Dustin, Richard, Calvin, Vicki, Monica, Anthony, Andrew, Michelle, and so on….. talented-ass spoons.
And as for Chinese names, THOSE AREN’T SPOON SOUNDS EITHER!!
People get annoyed and frustrated with me (and I get annoyed and frustrated with myself). I am extremely sensitive, unreasonable (sometimes) and am easily rubbed the wrong way. This can be especially difficult for my boyfriend, but fortunately he is a trooper :). Sometimes I get unexplainably grumpy or moody, or want to spend time by myself. I can NOT watch scary movies, even just talking about this sends my imagination into overdrive and leaves me scared shitless for the next few nights (though I’m not sure if this is part of being a HSP or me just being a scaredy-cat). I’m easily influenced by other peoples’ moods, seeing someone sad can make me cry (which can lead to awkward situations). The worst part for me is people not always relating to me when I describe how I’m feeling— it gets frustrating and they think I’m just being melodramatic and whiny, but I don’t blame them. Sometimes I love it though— it allows me to be a more empathetic person aka a better listener and friend. Music, movies, and art touch me in a different way that I really like!
and no, me being moody does NOT mean I’m on my period hahaha
Read more about HSPs here.
HSPs have the innate trait of high psychological sensitivity. It isn’t just about being shy (30% of HSPs are extroverts), but you are highly sensitive and can be easily overwhelmed, and sometimes you need to have time alone. Other peoples’ moods affect you, and you pick up on subtle details.
I’m a HSP, and I know I come off as being overdramatic at times, but sometimes I really can’t help it. :( I am extremely sensitive, and while it’s annoying most of the time, it can be helpful and interesting too.
Being highly sensitive is NOT a disorder or medical condition, but more of a trait.
