Welcome to the group. Seeking nature helps me cope in many situations- Art and poetry are very good ways of self-expression and I find very therapeutic in times of stress, tension or depression. Alone time, is what energizes us-stabilizes our moods its healthy. We need alone time everyday. Make an appointment with the outside world from time to time and use as many barriers as possible not to get overwhelmed. I carry earplugs everywhere I go-it takes the edge off of any loud noises and taking extra-dark sunglasses help with bright lights too. As for smells, its an ongoing battle dealing with a society that favors smells of all kinds. Do what you can to control it in your home and move away from it in public spaces.
Hugs.

Thanks for the tips nabby! They are all very helpful. I find getting out in nature helps me too. I do find it a little harder in winter but the fresh air does make me feel better. Reading is a way for me to escape for a while too. Hugs nabby,

Welcome to the group! I can relate. I used to write a LOT of poetry when I was in my teens and my early 20's. I swear it saves my sanity. I really would like to do it again. I used to just write but now I have all these books I feel I want to consult on how to do it just right. I should just go for it for the fun of it. I too start to get really twitchy if I can't get away from people and have my space and solitude to recharge. Even when I hear my neighbors downstairs or next door to me, I relish it when they are gone and the whole place is totally quiet again.

Reading is a great thing really. Puts you into a totally different world and helps focus the mind form dealing with all these impressions coming in.

Nature is most excellent for me as well. It really heals my soul.

As I get older, I notice the smell of perfumes and cleaning agents really seem to mess with my brain. I used to wear perfume, but now I can only stand natural essential oils.

I stopped writing poetry because I've become more critical of myself. I want it to be just right. When I was in my 20s I tried to write a story but went back and was always changing it. There were even different colors of ink. I do wish I could take a creative writing class but I can't afford it. Maybe I should check out a book on it.

My neighbors drive me crazy! All of their banging, singing, loud music, drums and guitar drive me crazy! I really relish the quiet! I also get startled very easily which I hate. I live on busy street so I hear a lot of cars screeching! I really miss swimming because when I laid on my back and floated it was like all of the sounds around me disappeared and I was in my own little cocoon.


Smells of perfumes and cleaning agents bother me too. A lot of the time they also aggravate my asthma.

Welcome to the group as this is a great group for HSP's. It seems that us HSP's strive for perfection too much and lose out on the pure joy/fun of doing something creative. I can relate totally. Perhaps because our society is so task oriented that it becomes difficult to just let go into an activity. I'd love feedback if anybody has any ideas.