HSP Social Anxiety: Why They’re Not the Same
Forty percent of people who seek therapy identify as highly sensitive, despite making up only 15 to 30 percent of…
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HSP Social Events: How to Attend (Without Burnout)
Walking into my client’s holiday party three years ago, I felt the familiar wave of sensory input crash over me:…
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Social Overthinking: Why You Analyze Everything After
The party ended three hours ago, but your mind refuses to let it go. You said something during that conversation…
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Introvert Baby Shower: Gift and Go Strategy
You’ve received the invitation with its cheerful pastels and cascading ribbons. Your friend is having a baby, and you genuinely…
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Anxious Introvert: Why You Feel Broken (You’re Not)
Have you ever felt paralyzed by worry about everyday social situations, but also genuinely need solitude to recharge? You’re not…
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Introvert vs Anxiety: What’s Really Going On?
According to Mental Health America, up to 12% of adults experience social anxiety disorder, yet up to 40% of people…
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Introvert vs Avoidant: Why the Difference Matters
A client once pulled me aside after a team meeting and asked if something was wrong. Nothing was wrong. I’d…
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Introvert vs Recluse: Where’s the Line
Your family calls you antisocial. Friends stop inviting you to events. Colleagues wonder if you’re depressed. As someone who prefers…
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Introvert vs Hermit: When Solitude Goes Too Far?
My inbox flashed “35 unread messages” at 8:47 AM on a Thursday. Each one represented someone who needed something from…
