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Highly Sensitive People and Social Situations
Social events can be draining for Highly Sensitive People. Dr. Cassil explores what factors contribute to that and some tools to help navigate the competing needs of your social world.
Highly Sensitive People and Everyday Life
Ideally, in day-to-day life, you experience enough stimulation to me motivated and engaged with what you are doing but not so much that you are overwhelmed, anxious, or shut down. Not all stress is bad, and in fact stress can be beneficial when it activates or stimulates the central nervous system just enough to help you complete a task. Overstimulation occurs when stress impairs functioning. This is subjective and unique to each person.
Video: Communicating with Providers—How to Be Your Own Best Advocate
Medical Self-Advocacy for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, presented by Dr Amanda Cassil
