My first thought is :
be more vigilant about high-stimulus situations. Trying to spot them ahead of time.

Or even designing a low-stress life.

good question, it's gotten me thinking. . :)
--Caleb

A lower-stress life by design; Calebb is right on IMHO. Along with such Also, a guide on mindfulness for HSP's. A full understanding of the physiology of being a HSP and that strong feelings are part of our territory. Then feelings of being overwhelmed, for one, can be handled with practice instead of being seen as a personal flaw. Meditation is another methodology of keeping things on a more even keel.

Thanx Katz'n-m. Your message sounds right. I forget at the moment if Aron says anywhere the flat "strong feelings" that you did ,
but it is exactly that way.
I often think , "more elaborate feelings in response to ordinary experiences. But u r causing me to think or recall that stimulus of slightly strong nature can cause feelings to just carry us away.

That happening all the time can make levelheadness not happen. Am I overstating this? ...Ppl who are not levelheaded maybe don't get very far in the world. Or if that isn't noticed in somebody's case maybe he gets in little jams often. . . / I too often put my foot in my mouth (ppl then getting uncomfortable)

hope people are enjoying the spring weather . :)