Characteristics of Sensitive People

By: Kendra Cherry, MSED      Medical Review By: Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS 

Often being “too sensitive” is viewed as a negative trait, but yet sensitive people both good and bad assets. For example, sensitive people are very good at empathy, yet on-the-other-hand, they can be easily overwhelmed by the feelings of others

SENSITIVE PEOPLE

Feel things deeply

Enjoy spending time alone

Think deeply about the world

Easily overwhelmed by loud noises And other strong stimuli

Pick up on other’s emotions

Withdraw when overwhelmed

iNSENSITIVE PEOPLE

Indifferent

Lacks affection for others

Excludes others

Overly self-confident

Doesn’t respect others

Lacks Empathy