Part of the process of getting HSPs-- and awareness of the HSP trait-- to be more recognized in a "general" sense comes from discussion and mentions in the media.
In order for HSPs ever to be "taken seriously," there has to discussion and awareness outside the still relatively small circle of people who have read Elaine Aron's books and already know they are HSPs.
A recent "very public" mention of the HSP trait comes on Oprah Winfrey's web site-- a venue that reaches millions of people. Oprah's web site is one of the 500 busiest in the world, and reaches more than 400,000 people per day.
Whereas one can debate whether the title "Are You Too Sensitive" is a positive spin on the trait, this is none-the-less a case of HSPs getting time in "public view." It should be added here that the article (based around Elaine Aron's quiz for sensitivity) was put together through consultation with Elaine Aron, herself-- and it's doubtful that she would put her name on something that would cast HSPs in too much of a negatively light.
Have a read and judge for yourself:
Am I Too Sensitive-- Highly Sensitive Person Quiz on Oprah.com
Love it or hate it, it IS a nice case of High Sensitivity being talked about to a wider audience.
