This audio is a brief excerpt from HSP Podcast Episode 164: Saving HSP Lives and Improving Mental Health by therapist Julie Bjelland.
Show Notes include:
In a recent survey of 326 HSPs collected over five days between December 17-22, 2022:
over 90% of HSPs have had thoughts of suicide.
over 18% have attempted suicide
almost 33% use alcohol or drugs to numb emotional pain.
We can learn a lot from this survey on how to support and save HSP lives.
Things that were named that make it hard to cope:
Overwhelming and intense emotions
Sensory overload
Absorbing the suffering of others and the world
Feeling different and misunderstood
Not understanding how to support their sensitivity
In the survey, HSPs also identified three main areas that helped them cope, which we can use to help others. Within each of the three areas, I have resources.
Learning About the Trait of High Sensitivity
Self-Care the HSP Way
Supportive People
Visit The HSP Podcast page for links to resources, and listen to full Episode 164: Saving HSP Lives and Improving Mental Health (46 min).
You will also find links to her articles, books, courses, The Sensitive Empowerment Community and other resources.
See more in related article How to Improve Mental Health and Save Lives of Highly Sensitive People.
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