How to Protect Yourself as a Highly Sensitive Person During the Holidays

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“We need an entire lifestyle that suits our trait and a strong sense of being justified about doing what we need to do.” ~Dr. Elaine Aron

The other day when things were fine, I thought this holiday season would be easier, and then as if a storm blew in from nowhere — it wasn’t. 
I wasn’t doing well.
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So, I asked myself: 

What happened? Why the grumpiness and extra sensitivity? Is the latter even possible? Why does even the air hurt my feelings? 

I was surprised by the words I wrote in my journal in response.

As a highly sensitive person (HSP) and therapist, the holidays are often too much of everything for me. The overstimulation, overthinking, and extra feeling are all very real.

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