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[jubilant]

Ford: This is ot but I member you mentioned Lyme disease in one of our posts concerning your daughter. I have not been feeling well and have been diagnosed with thyroid problems. I have been doing some research and came across an article about the thyroid that relates to Lyme. Here it is if you are interested.
www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/lyme-disease/

[jeanlake]

It's my understanding HSP isn't classified a disorder. HSP takes things personally, over analytical, defensive, emotionally cautious and hardwired differently. Struggles with anxiety.

I know a few people like this and find people close to them constantly have to explain and justify their words or actions. I feel badly for those who struggle with this. I get the impression it's not as easy as knowing what to care about and what not to care about.

[SuiGeneris]

Since this subject has been resurrected, I thought some might be interested in reading the original post with the explanation of the onset of problems with the highly sensitive co-worker.

[mistriTsquirrel]

On 2/17/2015 happy housewife said:

On 2/17/2015 SuiGeneris said:

On 2/17/2015 Ford1224 said:

On 2/17/2015 JuJu Squeezie said:

I guess I thought we were talking about being a "Highly Sensitive" person. My mistake.

Now I see it's about rude people, spoiled brats, temper tantrums etc. manipulating others to to get their own way.

Stick your heads back in the ground and have a nice day.

I agree. Some have veered off from the topic completely.

I, too, agree.

It occurs to me that without all the "highly sensitive people" in our past, we would not have had wonderful operas or symphonies, beautiful works of art, or, perhaps, all the great literature that inhabit our concert halls, museums and libraries.

But, perhaps all the practical, no-nonsense, blunt people might be okay with that?

OH - now only "highly sensitive people" can create beauty. NOT.

That's interesting, coming from you. I'll be waiting with bells on for your next "beautiful" contribution.

Oh, and "NOT" hasn't seen the light of day for a few decades, but thanks for reminding us all of its "eternal beauty."

[scotttie]

On 2/26/2015 SuiGeneris said:

sfnative,

I have followed this thread with interest, as it seems many others have. So much so, that I found and took an online test for the HSP. [I first took the one parents are intended to take for their child, then I took the adult test.] I won't reveal the results of my test, since HSP's seem to be viewed as the pariahs of society on this bulletin board.

Here's the adult test for those interested:

http://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/

And the test for parents to take for their child(ren):

http://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-child-test/

I'm a late comer to this thread but got here in time to see this post. It is always helpful when people post educational materials on a timely subject. Thank you.

[foundinlv]

I didn't take the test because I think we all function differently in different environments. When I was working I was very adaptable and would not consider myself to be hsp. At home, I think I do notice things that are out of the ordinary and never sit idly by, but check things out.

Regarding Beanie's situation. My understanding of the situation is there was a woman who once worked completely alone in an office and now is having difficulty with an office mate (Beanie).

eta: and if it wasn't Beanie the difficulty would be with someone else.