You take everything so personally. You need to grow a thicker skin. You’re just so sensitive. If these types of phrases have followed you from childhood into your career, you may be a highly sensitive ...

“Don’t be so sensitive” is a common refrain many of us have heard over and over in our lives. In my case, I heard this message being delivered to my older sister, not me. There’s no denying she was ...

Did you ever have someone tell you to "stop being so sensitive" or that you are "overreacting?" If so, you might have noticed that such statements often have counterproductive effects. Someone who is ...

I remember from a very young age that I was able to feel the emotions of another. Whether it was a family member, friend, or even a stranger, I could feel what they were feeling. If someone was sad, I ...

"You're so sensitive!" is often said as a criticism. Anyone who's teared up at inappropriate times is easily offended or has to leave crowds because they find them overwhelming and knows the pain of ...