Why sensitive people can feel distressed and unsafe with social issues

"It's the sensitive people in the world who are often the most deeply affected by injustices and by harm to humans and to animals.
"And it's also those of us who are most sensitive who are in some ways most likely to turn away because it's so painful for us. We're more easily dysregulated." - Dr Melanie Joy
This is an excerpt from The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast. thecreativemin...
Follow link to hear the episode "How to Stay Emotionally and Psychologically Safe in the Midst of Distressing Media with Dr Melanie Joy, hosted by Andrea Weber."
"Dr. Melanie Joy explores how distressing media impacts sensitive people and why we may turn away from issues we care about. She offers practical self-care tips to prevent nervous system overload, emphasizing how to stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed. Insights on animal welfare are shared from her expertise.
"Dr Melanie Joy is a Harvard-educated psychologist specializing in relationships, communication, and the psychology of social change. She is the author of seven books, including the bestselling Getting Relationships Right: How to Build Resilience and Thrive in Life, Love, and Work and How To End Injustice Everywhere.
"Melanie's work has been featured in major media outlets around the world, and she has received a number of awards for her work on global nonviolence, including the Ahimsa Award that has previously been given to the Dalai Lama and Nelson Mandela. She has given talks and trainings in over 50 countries and is the founding president of the international organisation, Beyond Carnism."
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