Highly Sensitive Person's Survival Guide: Essential Skills for Living Well in an Overstimulating World

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Highly sensitive people (HSPs), who make up some 20 percent of the population, are individuals who both enjoy and suffer from a finely tuned neurological system. This condition can be a gift, but, until HSPs master their sensitive nervous systems, they operate in a constant state of overstimulation. Conditions that most of us ignore completely overwhelm the HSP: bright light, loud sounds, and strong smells. If youre a HSP, the most important thing you must learn is how to manage your increased volume of sensory experience, both physical and emotional stimulation. This accessible, practical guide contains strategies that help you master this critical skill.

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"This is an excellent collection of new, practical coping strategies."
--Elaine N. Aron, PhD, author of The Highly Sensitive Person

"If you're highly sensitive, you've picked up the right book. Zeff's easy-to-follow advice will transform your life. An illuminating book on a critically important topic."
--Linda Johnen, MS, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hinduism and Alpha Teach Yourself Yoga in Twenty-Four Hours

"This book is a must read for every highly sensitive person. Zeff has many innovative techniques for coping with the overstimulation and stress in our fast-paced world."
--Sanford L. Severin, MD, author of TriEnergetics

Author Bio

Ted Zeff, Ph.D., received his doctorate in psychology in 1981 from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA. He currently teaches workshops on coping techniques for highly sensitive people. He has taught stress reduction and insomnia management for over fifteen years at various hospitals and medical groups. For more information please visit drtedzeff.com.

Foreword writer Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D., is the author of The Highly Sensitive Person, The Highly Sensitive Person's Workbook, The Highly sensitive Person in Love, and The Highly Sensitive Child.