In
the modern world, the trait has both positive and negative aspects. On the good
side, you may be better able to spot errors and process information to deeper
levels in your brain. On the bad side, you can react to false alarms and become
rattled by loud noises and other stimuli. Caffeine and medicines may cause you
to react more than most. Aaron has also observed in her work that highly tricky
person who had difficult childhoods is particularly prone to anxiety as adults.
Here
are some things that tend to be associated with highly tricky Persons (HTPs):
1. You are
conscientious:
HTPs
tend to be conscientious people who try hard to perform their duties well and
execute their work at their very best level. They often have particularly good
manners, and notice when others don’t. Rudeness and work that is full of errors
drive them nuts. HTPs are often especially concerned with issues of social
justice, and will fight hard to right wrongs in the world.
2. You have a vivid
imagination:
HTPs
are often very creative people. They have vivid dreams and can wander off into
imaginary realms in their minds. They are also very empathetic and can imagine
the thoughts and feelings of others. An interest in art, philosophy and
spirituality is common. Carl Jung was one of the early psychologists most
interested in HTPs (he used a different term), probably because he himself was
one. He thought that people with “innate sensitivity,” as he put it, were more
in touch with the unconscious mind and could be especially insightful.
3. You were described as
sensitive or shy as a child:
You
were the kid who knew what somebody was about to say before they said it. You
reacted strongly to changes in your environment. Maybe you were the one who
paused to watch before jumping into the game. Aaron emphasizes that while most
HTPs have been labelled shy, a full 30 percent have not and would be described
as extroverted.
4. You fall hard and
fast:
Aaron
has devoted an entire book, The Highly Sensitive Person in Love, to the topic
of HTPs and their style of loving. When they fall in love, they often feel
tremendous ecstasy, and often very quickly, but they also feel anxiety, over
stimulation and difficulty processing their intense emotions.
5. You can easily become
overwhelmed:
Too
much intensity, chaos and noise can wreak havoc on an HTP, which is why they
often work better in quiet environments. When they are able to concentrate,
HTPs are excellent at work that requires deep thinking and fast turnover.
6. You pick up
subtleties in your environment:
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