I copied and pasted from another place, where a very good friend of mine posted the following. I considered that this is very helpful and interesting and my friend will not get mad because this is helpful for everybody.
You learn something new every day!
"""The Highly Sensitive Person
In The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World
Overwhelms You, Dr. Elaine Aron describes the characteristics of
highly sensitive people. Whether you work with someone who is
supersensitive or you think you yourself are highly sensitive
or "oversensitive", knowing about those personality traits can
provide insight into daily life and interactions. Knowing a little
about highly sensitive people can help you deal with them better
because you understand how they feel.
Dr. Aron clearly points out that highly sensitive people aren't to
be confused with introverted, inhibited, or shy people (though
similarities exist). Highly sensitive people have a more sensitive
nervous system – it's a physiological as well as a psychological
condition. Basically, highly sensitive people are more susceptible
to external stimulation from sights, sounds, and even vibrations.
Introverts may not be as sensitive.
Most highly sensitive people are:
Able to process information deeply.
Able to concentrate deeply.
Good at tasks requiring accuracy, speed, and detail.
Highly conscientious.
Physical characteristics of highly sensitive people:
Good at fine motor movements.
More affected by caffeine.
Good at staying still.
More "right-brained": less linear, more creative.
Slower to recover from intense stimuli.
Highly sensitive people are deeply affected by lights, strange
odors, clutter, and loud noises. They startle easily and take longer
to "come down" from long days, conflicts with friends or family, or
stressful days at work. Highly sensitive people can't tolerate as
much as other people can. These personality traits are different
than the characteristics of introverts.
Personality traits of highly sensitive people
Highly sensitive people are able read the moods of their friends and
family quicker than "regular people." According to Dr Elaine Aron in
The Highly Sensitive Person they can even sense the personality of
the person who's arranged the flowers!""
And a website:
http://www.hsperson.com/
