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