Excellent "baseline reference" article describing different aspects of being an HSP

In many ways, the best way to "make peace" with this thing called "being a Highly Sensitive Person" is to learn as much as we can about the trait... and how it affects us.

Although it can be tempting to lean in that direction, it is scientifically proven that being an HSP is not an illness; not some kind of disorder there is some kind cure for. Thus, the best approach to a successful and happy life for the HSP comes through knowledge. The more we know, the better off we are.

On the "big picture" level, we can read books and do research and even consult a therapist. On a smaller and more immediate level, doing some research on the web can help us get a lost of good basic information. Of course, many would say that it's "overwhelming" to sort through so much information online-- there are literally hundreds of thousands of web pages that mention the topic and the number keeps getting bigger, every day.

The best "core" web page (as of this writing) about many different aspects of being an HSP is called "The Highly Sensitive Person or HSP: What Exactly IS that?"

It's quite long, but pretty much has the basics about the trait... from a description to interacting with work, to various other things. It's fairly easily readable, however, because it's broken up with photos, interactive quizzes, useful links and book recommendations.

Because it is written with a "general" audience in mind, it's also useful as a place to send other people (potential HSPs as well as your non-HSP friends who might want to learn more about what sorts of things make you tick) to, to learn more.

Knowledge is power.

Tribe Magazine and Community for HSPs

The HSP Community now has its own magazine!

If you aren't already familiar with it, "Tribe" is a new magazine (in print, and online) created by HSPs, for and about HSPs covering a wide range of HSP-related topics. It's a beautiful and relevant magazine for HSPs; the second issue is currently in production.

The fact that there is now an "all HSP" magazine is testament to how far awareness of high sensitivity has grown, since Elaine Aron published her first book in 1996.

In addition to being a magazine, Tribe also an online community for HSPs. The web site's forums serve in part as a place for HSPs to connect with their peers, as well as a place where HSPs can submit their creative writing, poetry, articles and photography to be considered for publication in the magazine.

This first link is to the Tribe Magazine forums-- it's growing online community of friendly and welcoming HSPs. You will have to register in order to participate in discussions-- but that's quick and easy!

http://tribe.paramimedia.com/community/index.php

And here's a link to the main magazine web site. Here you can find information about Tribe, links to the online edition, and a place to order the printed edition. Personally, I recommend the paper version-- it's a really nice magazine!

http://tribe.paramimedia.com/