• You sometimes notice that in large crowds or loud places your sense of overwhelm is higher than your peers

• You have been labeled (by others or yourself) as an empath, intuitive, or both

• Whether introverted or extroverted, you find you get more easily exhausted after highly stimulating situations and take longer to recharge (this may not have been the case when you were younger, but is more of a nuisance as an adult)

• You are easily moved (maybe even brought to tears) by nature, creative expression, happiness and joy

• You are constantly accommodating the needs of others, or at least attuned to their needs.

  • Example: You're often the one to notice if someone is too hot or too cold, offering a beverage in case someone is thirsty, feeling & sensing the moods and needs of others, even if you don't know them well.

• You feel pain, sadness, and upset very deeply (whether directly yours or regarding someone close to you)

• You may have a hard  time watching media with violence or hearing/reading about it

• You startle easily and may be jumpy

• You are extra sensitive to caffeine, medication, physical pain, alcohol or drugs

• You find yourself getting deeply involved in books, movies and stories to the point that you feel what the characters are feeling

• You have been called "sensitive" or "shy" in certain situations, or at some point in your lifespan

• You are very particular about textures, tight or uncomfortable clothes or fabrics, strong smells, loud noises, lighting, ambiance, or temperature

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