Posted by ClearSkies on January 14, 2008, at 8:30:50
In reply to Re: Just slogging through right now » ClearSkies, posted by Dinah on January 14, 2008, at 8:04:49
> > And I've never accepted that I'm a twitchy worry-wort who needs to be reassured and to self sooth in order to keep my head on straight.
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> I think I prefer the term "highly sensitive person". :) It incorporates the entire experience, both positive and negative.
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> "The Highly Sensitive Person"
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><SNORT> I've seen you refer to this book several times, Dinah - I went ahead and ordered it. I'm also reminded of someone I knew in England whose husband was a bit of a reckless driver. He referred to her behavior in the passenger seat as a "scrabbly rabbit" as she would jump nervously as each close call.
Thanks for the reminder about the title - I think it will help me feel a bit better about myself and my reactions in general. I've always treasured my alone time - silence and a lack of stimuli in general bring me a lot of joy, and I've always thought myself odd for wanting to shut myself off like that.
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