I’m Not Too Sensitive—My Nervous System Just Doesn’t Like Bullsh*t

Let’s clear something up real quick.

Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) doesn’t mean you’re weak, broken, or emotionally unstable.
It means your nervous system is on high alert—like, all the time.

You’re not overreacting.
You’re not being dramatic.
You’re just literally wired to pick up on more. More energy. More tension. More subtle shifts in tone, mood, lighting, temperature, chaos—all of it.

Some people walk into a room and say, “Hey, what’s up?”
We walk in and immediately clock the couple that just fought in the parking lot, the coworker who’s spiraling quietly in the corner, and the fact that the lighting is 3% too aggressive for comfort.

That’s what it means to be an HSP.

So... What’s Actually Happening?

It’s not just vibes and tears (although, yes—sometimes a commercial will ruin me for the day).

The neuroscience backs this up.

Highly Sensitive People have:

• More active mirror neurons (aka the part of your brain that feels what other people are feeling)
• Increased activation in the insula, which helps us tune into emotional and physical sensations
• A nervous system that processes everything more deeply and more thoroughly

Translation?

You feel things harder. You notice things faster. You reflect longer. You might even cry at dog videos and need a nap after brunch.
(Hi, same.)

The World’s Response? Usually Something Like:

• “You’re so sensitive.”
• “You take things too personally.”
• “Can’t you just get over it?”

To which I say:
“Cool, Karen. I’ll just rewire my entire nervous system to make you more comfortable.”

Listen, the problem isn’t that we’re sensitive.
The problem is that we’ve been told to hide it, shame it, or fix it.

But being an HSP is not a flaw.
It’s not something to overcome.
It’s a completely valid, biological way of existing in the world.

You’re not fragile.
You’re finely tuned.

You’re not too much.
You’re just built for depth.

You’re basically a Ferrari for feelings—and people who don’t know how to handle that will always try to convince you to drive like a beat-up Civic.

So... Now What?

If this hit home, I see you.
You’re not alone.
And you’re not “too sensitive”—you’re just done pretending your nervous system isn’t doing the most.

If you’re ready to stop spiraling and start thriving in that beautifully sensitive brain of yours, this is literally the work I do.
I coach HSPs like us on how to work with your wiring—not against it.

No pressure. No pushing. Just support, honesty, and tools that actually fit how you're built.

Wanna chat? Send me a message HERE!