Are you too sensitive? Should you change? | Marwa Azab | TEDxOakland

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  • @Rosalieburke
    @Rosalieburke 4 года назад +511

    Right when she said "be comfortable in your own skin" I started crying. Ive spent years thinking I was too sensitive. Ive had people tell me I need to not be so sensitive. it was engrained that it was a bad thing. Why do I want to cry when im having a casual conversation with someone when they're opening up to me? why do I feel so detached from so many people because I feel they will never understand me? why do I feel deeply hurt by little things people say? I hated it. I felt broken. im not broken, just an HSP :)

    • @kabiin3190
      @kabiin3190 4 года назад +17

      So true I have felt this all my life

    • @darkknight3251
      @darkknight3251 4 года назад +16

      As a guy I'm the same

    • @leislsmith4293
      @leislsmith4293 4 года назад +16

      omgosh, I know right!! well said. I have tried not to cry at times and most of the times i still end up crying anyway but i balance that out with alotttt of comediesss and God Almighty :D

    • @taygirl4eva
      @taygirl4eva 3 года назад +1

      SAME 😰😰😰

    • @fishermanSaleh
      @fishermanSaleh 3 года назад +5

      Its actually insane how everything you said I can relate to.

  • @celinanamalambo9798
    @celinanamalambo9798 5 лет назад +225

    Just found out my mum thinks I'm too sensitive. She's just one of many people who's said I was too sensitive. It's so mind breaking, it feels like your very person is too much and it made me sad and ashamed of who I am. I'm here to feel better

    • @le808le
      @le808le 4 года назад +29

      Celina Namalambo same here, I realized later no one is too sensitive, there’s nothing wrong with expecting kindness and respect. Don’t change.

    • @KimFebriany
      @KimFebriany 4 года назад +12

      I can relate so muchh....they make me feel ashamed of myself

    • @Laura-vl6db
      @Laura-vl6db 4 года назад +24

      I am here for the same reason. It really hurts your self esteem when such a significant aspect of who you are is constantly being attacked. I was always “too quiet, too soft, too sensitive, be stronger.” It sort of leaves you with the question of “Is being who I am enough?”

    • @saramari1957
      @saramari1957 4 года назад +1

      Me too.

    • @rudiknol3912
      @rudiknol3912 4 года назад +1

      @@KimFebriany never feel ashamed. Be proud

  • @fearlesswarrior2059
    @fearlesswarrior2059 4 года назад +21

    People say sensitive people are always wrong. I'm told I'm wrong so I stop thinking - I stop commenting - I stop reacting. Then I'm told I'm too quiet. I'm told I'm too quiet so I disappear completely. People say we should grow thicker skin. But we're always going to have an elastic heart. This TED Talk made me realise that I don't have a "disease". I don't need to get rid of my sensitivity or hypersensitivity. My problem is not that I'm too sensitive. My problem is that I don't listen first or more carefully. Thank you !

  • @KendrixTermina
    @KendrixTermina 6 лет назад +300

    One has to appreciate how she did the whole speech in puns and poetry.

    • @mikearrieta2822
      @mikearrieta2822 3 года назад +3

      Yes. Sensitive people are sincere because they do things wholeheartedly.

  • @sunnysmiles8211
    @sunnysmiles8211 3 года назад +108

    Being sensitive is like walking around without skin. You feel raw and vulnerable. But it can also be your greatest asset. This lady is a WONDERFUL speaker

  • @farahmughal
    @farahmughal 5 лет назад +366

    I’m a highly sensitive person and feel so blessed being one. We can pick up certain energies, tones, feelings that others may not as they are not on the same ‘consciousness/vibratory’ level as us. I believe we are here to help others-it’s a skill being highly sensitive. We feel deeper and I know there is a reason for this trait. Just saying 😬

    • @bloggerblogg5878
      @bloggerblogg5878 4 года назад +8

      I agree with you! I am the same

    • @rsbobeenie
      @rsbobeenie 4 года назад +18

      Farah Mughal I as well. At times I literally have felt that vibration. Our hunches are rarely just a hunch. We also cannot understand why people are mean or hurtful and we rack our brains trying to understand why they just won't or can't be more empathetic because for us it comes naturally. We over-feel the pain of others which makes it easy for us to be the shoulder to cry on.

    • @farahmughal
      @farahmughal 4 года назад +8

      R Stavros, maybe this is the reason why us HSPs are here?! We are here to bring about a change. There’s always a reason for everything. We are not here by accident. 😊

    • @feelsforjameel1397
      @feelsforjameel1397 4 года назад +19

      In order to deal with toxic people and get my way in life, I’ve used this skill. I’m so sensitive and I trained myself to feel less when people say things. But I can still understand people so well, recognize things, and have hunched that are always right. Being sensitive is a blessing as long as you find a way to be less sensitive to people actions and words. Then you’ll be unstoppable, and be able to use your sensitive to enjoy everything you love in life without being hurt

    • @codacreator6162
      @codacreator6162 4 года назад +6

      But, I feel like my employer is exploiting this trait and demanding many activities that contradict the intuitive feelings I have. It's damaging and hurtful. I left my job in finance when it got to the point that we were no longer in the business of helping people, but in exploiting them for profit. And everywhere I went, I saw the same thing. I'm in insurance support, claims, and it's killing me. I don't have the capacity to both help victims of loss AND sell them products and services, all on a time limit.
      I went to school to be a writer because I felt hat was my true calling. But, in America, it's not an easy path to follow and extremely time consuming to get it right. There aren't support mechanisms in place for this. And any content creator jobs posted require multitasking in a fast-paced environment where you now have 3 other responsibilities. WTF happened to having just one job?

  • @juliefoster38
    @juliefoster38 6 лет назад +138

    I don't think anyone has any idea how happy and validated I feel watching this. I learned about hypersensitive personality from my therapist, and did some reading on it, but I never felt like anyone really understood it or was in the same boat. Low and behold, Dr. Azab is one of my professors this semester, and she told us that she did TED talks, and this comes up on my timeline. I am so happy I could actually cry! I am so glad I have a chance to learn from Dr. Azab and to be able to address having my sensory processing sensitivity more openly.

    • @bear.6804
      @bear.6804 5 лет назад +2

      JJ Rose being sensitive is not a good thing let alone hypersensitive because manipulation and people taking advantage of your sensitivity. Its fine to be sensitive but you need thicker skin and a backbone if you dont wanna get hurt often and people cant always be around for you so having a thick skin and a backbone will help you alot, tough love would be a nice thing kinda like a surtent father.

    • @kikic.6950
      @kikic.6950 3 года назад +4

      Hey Jjrose I hope ur doing good this year. I apologize for the stranger above me who unfortunately is not comfortable with themselves that so much so that they projected their insecurity onto you in a passive aggressive manner knowing you would pick up on it. I thought about you and wish I could be where you are at. I have called many therapists and psychologists to speak to and they have left me on voicemail many times. I hope I get help soon because sometimes it’s overwhelming to pick up on the smallest details or mistake a simple gesture for being mad or angry.

  • @Angell_Lee
    @Angell_Lee 3 года назад +14

    Thank you so much Marwa, you are an angel. As an HSP that grew up in a narcissist family I almost took my life away, I was the "scapegoat" and always told I was too sensitive. Now as I grew older, I can shine my light upon this world to hopefully make it better.

  • @dianamoeliono8844
    @dianamoeliono8844 5 лет назад +303

    Who’s even feeling like crying while listen to this? ☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼

    • @ricardobondocjr.3460
      @ricardobondocjr.3460 5 лет назад +5

      My heart beats stronger while watching this 😞

    • @carlaalmonte6788
      @carlaalmonte6788 4 года назад

      Meeee

    • @Light-cy1gp
      @Light-cy1gp 4 года назад

    • @Rosalieburke
      @Rosalieburke 4 года назад +5

      I did cry. right when she said "be comfortable in your own skin". Ive spent years thinking I was too sensitive. why do I want to cry when im having a casual conversation with someone when they're opening up to me? why do I feel so detached from so many people because I feel they will never understand, why do I feel hurt by little things people say? I hated it. I felt broken. im not broken, just an HSP

    • @trizapagan427
      @trizapagan427 4 года назад

      Lol me

  • @oliviakoh8694
    @oliviakoh8694 5 лет назад +153

    This makes me feel proud of being sensitive person.

  • @rhitabritamukherjee7241
    @rhitabritamukherjee7241 2 года назад +7

    Its cathartic to be told, after 28 years of hearing "why do you take everything to heart?", that you have the potential to be wonderful. I feel like I had been bogged down, suffocating for years trying to emulate people who seem to steer through life seemlessly, but in vain.
    Sensitivity is a strength but it takes another people with at least a moderate level of empathy to appreciate that. And the world is increasingly getting rid of empathy. Maybe HSPs are part of the slaughter.
    This was wonderful. Also explains why sometimes I just want to run way into nature, alone, and feel like that would make me feel better. Its just my brain asking me to let itself recharge without judgement.

  • @Frootloop7277
    @Frootloop7277 4 года назад +32

    I’m a highly sensitive person and I always felt like I was different but couldn’t put a finger on what it was though. When I learned what SPS is , it all made so much more sense. I used to be mislabeled as shy, quiet, drama queen, thin skinned, and many more. When, little did they know, I’m actually an extrovert who is very confident and can speak up very well. I seem thin skinned because I am very empathetic and can’t stand to see someone, even if I don’t know them, get hurt or feel sadness. Once, my friend called me a hippie because I said the school had an anxious aura one day. When really, I could just feel all of the anxious feelings from the people around me. When you understand yourself, it is so much easier to deal with situations like this. Because you can tell yourself that you aren’t weird, you are special.

  • @yourdaddyfourlokccmartin9407
    @yourdaddyfourlokccmartin9407 4 года назад +8

    I am a sensitive male, I used to refuse it. Since I don’t want to express my sensitivity over anything, I want what people called man up. I pretended not to care, being aggressive when somebody stir me up. But recently, I am kind of accepting this trait, even though still a long way to go, but thanks ted and this wonderful woman, I get closer to acknowledge myslef.

  • @samantharose4952
    @samantharose4952 5 лет назад +71

    Amazing TED talk - I realised a lot of things about myself watching this. I've been told from a very young age that I'm too sensitive and I need to toughen up or grow a thicker skin but I just can't. Almost every part of Jenna's story resonated with me and brought tears to my eyes. I'm taking my first steps on my journey to me today because of you. Thank you for an enlightening and very eloquent talk! I'm proud to be an HSP and INFJ.

  • @guleit89
    @guleit89 2 года назад +4

    sometimes i feel like running away to aplace where thers no people

  • @sumayah8823
    @sumayah8823 6 лет назад +135

    Your article and ted talk made ME go on a journey of self discovery. Thank you so much. I'm watching this again because I'm so touched. May Allah reward you abundantly, Ameen xx

    • @amel9625
      @amel9625 4 года назад +1

      Mayah SAME ♥️

  • @emmasutphen2521
    @emmasutphen2521 6 лет назад +47

    This blew my mind. Thank you for helping me to understand myself on a whole new level and teaching me about HSPs and self-actualization!

  • @tlouwoot6309
    @tlouwoot6309 3 года назад +2

    I too like going walking on cloudy , rainy days. My favorite is cloudy days because sometimes the sun is just too much. Winter is my favorite season although every season is beautiful. I love admiring nature and all the details of it.

  • @mickymouse2445
    @mickymouse2445 5 лет назад +18

    For me personally that was one of the most understandable input I got about HSP so far. The mentioning of al the examples off how a HSP might feel in serctain situations really resonated with me and made me feel much less akward and much less alone. Thank you very much!!

    • @newbeginnings4933
      @newbeginnings4933 3 года назад +1

      Yes, we lack examples of daily life situations! I'm desperate for those. It helps so much to understand. Might be a project to work on

  • @amandab745
    @amandab745 4 года назад +23

    I feel so validated after watching this because I've felt this way (highly empathetic and sensitive, oftentimes to what I considered a "fault") my whole life. Thank you

  • @ezuseus
    @ezuseus 2 года назад +2

    I am that sensitive that I cried during the video.. Thanks for reading us. One of the best 12 minutes in my life.

  • @caitlihope
    @caitlihope 4 года назад +2

    the worst reaponse to telling someone you feel like you might be a highly sensitive "well i think everyone is a bit sensitive actually"

  • @shahlaghadimi4626
    @shahlaghadimi4626 Год назад +1

    Thank you Marwa. You have no idea how much blame i got over my sensitivity since my son got married. In any circumstances , as soon as they feel the don’t want me near , this matter of sensitivity got dragged on the middle and blamed me for it. Recently , my granddaughter who is 6 , has shown whatever a girl at this age would show when she wants something or, when she got upset ( crying) , they have put that on me that because i am sensitive and has shown my sensitivity when my son
    was cruel to me , thus my granddaughter has learned that from me. Further more, they have
    decided not to let me get close to their children because i am a bad influenced for them. I have shared your speech with my son who is highly educated in medical field , so is his wife ! To listen and see who is a high sensitive person ! I draw and paint and i love it. I am a kind and truly empathetic person. But, recently i have lost all my self esteem because of destructive criticism by my son and indirectly by his wife ! I am an educated registered nurse who i just got retired this year. Thank you and God bless you

  • @griffins_diaries_
    @griffins_diaries_ 2 года назад +1

    I was today years old, that i notced i've been sensitive, and its someone who told me, it has really hit hard

  • @shehlaislam5514
    @shehlaislam5514 4 года назад +8

    Thank you sister for your lecture. It can be very exhausting at times to be an HSP, but listening to the part when you said, 'own it and never be ashamed of it'. It made me feel almost proud of being an HSP, and want to use it to shine my takents/skill altogether myself and others.

  • @BunnyCavendish
    @BunnyCavendish 5 лет назад +33

    I have also been told my entire life that I'm too sensitive. I've been an annoyance to my family and friends. I feel that this life/world has no use or want of HSP.

    • @trinhzphotography350
      @trinhzphotography350 5 лет назад +10

      Find people that are similar in your community and it will help you be part of a support group where you can develop friendships with people who care and are just like you. Don't give up because you are beautiful on the inside. Our brain tells us that. It's a gift. Learn how to find your inner peace and balance. It took me a while and now I see others who are just like me. It makes for a beautiful world.

    • @susihuber2388
      @susihuber2388 5 лет назад +5

      That‘s a shame, but those ppl around you are clearly the ones missing out! I hope some of her pieces of advice help you to find value and pride in how you are, because that‘s how or who you‘re meant to be!

    • @TravelinRosy2025
      @TravelinRosy2025 4 года назад

      I feel same

    • @alannaamorim3247
      @alannaamorim3247 3 года назад +4

      I used to think and feel the same, but now I’m making my peace with it. The issue is not HSP and it isn’t the planet, but the world we create as humans. I’m starting to connect more and more with nature and learning from the primal source makes me feel like I belong here and as a HSP I just feel deeply the issues of human society.
      I really think we are as we are so we can help others identify what is wrong with this world that we create, so we can change it and evolve to a more empathetic way of leaving and treating the planet and each other. So don’t give up, ppl! We need as much as HSP we can to shake society toxic structures.

    • @BunnyCavendish
      @BunnyCavendish 3 года назад

      @@alannaamorim3247 Thank you for your reply. It's been a year since I posted that. A year ago I was diagnosed with a scary, rare, incurable disease called scleroderma.
      This past year has been the most trying time of my life, so far. I've come a long way. I've learned to embrace my emotions and just go with it. There have been many situations where I've had no choice but to go with it. I've grown.
      You're so right about connecting with nature and our surroundings and people.

  • @anitapaoloni6187
    @anitapaoloni6187 2 года назад +1

    i finally know what I am, I've been crying for all the video. Thank you

  • @goopdedoo8332
    @goopdedoo8332 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for this, I came here because one of my friends has just discovered that she is a highly sensitive person. This video helped me support her the best I can and I am so grateful to this video for this.

  • @GrasshopperRDG
    @GrasshopperRDG 6 лет назад +13

    "There is no better journey, that is difficult, as painful; but as Rewarding* and as Sweet* as the journey to SELF-DISCOVERY" -Marwa Azab I feel strongly that being a HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) can be misunderstood often, but nonetheless, are blessed with receiving so much INSIGHT beyond surface of contentions. The GIFT* outweighs by far...all superficiality; as well, generalized assumption. It's a distinction* really to be cherished and attentively nurtured. {Some people will dismiss what they can't relate to or understand.}

  • @zsofiabacso4017
    @zsofiabacso4017 6 лет назад +34

    Dear Dr. Azab, I thank you so much from the bottom of my heart that you took part in TED and made this speech. I was searching for a long time why I am like this, putting on myself different 'diagnosis' and letting people also to do that with me. Your thoughts, examples were like a list of my experiences. Thank you so much again for you work and indirect help.

  • @PoisonelleMisty4311
    @PoisonelleMisty4311 5 лет назад +9

    Thank you Myriam for this lovely lecture. I hate how people put down sensitive people like it's some kind of character flaw.
    You can't lie for yourself. When you hide your emotions or don't know how to process them you have a high risk at receiving depression, eating disorder, anxiety, you must know how to express these negative emotions, you can start writing in a diary or try art or music.

    • @aiysha130
      @aiysha130 4 года назад

      yeah that's very true

  • @aidamekni1982
    @aidamekni1982 4 года назад +1

    I m the person that you described. I have discovered the existence of this notion lately and I was really delighted that I was not the only one on earth struggling with my self and with the whole world. Thank you a lot dear for this enlightenment.

  • @marinebarriere742
    @marinebarriere742 4 года назад +2

    Love this talk, it’s been maybe two years, since i heard about hight sensitivity person. I’m a ICU nurse, and hightly sensitive, whitch can sometimes make my Life difficult. A lot of people tell me that i have to grow a thicker skin, but i don’t want to, It’s what make me a good nurse and a good person. Because i can sense much quicker some détails who can prevent criticals situations. But yes sometimes a can get a slap in my face, not littrely, because it’s how i am. It’s not easy everything day, but i think it’s a gift that should be cherish more, and maybe the world would be a better place. Love this positive message that she promote.

  • @yudilasangtam9905
    @yudilasangtam9905 3 года назад +2

    I had actually come to RUclips trying to find videos on how to be less sensitive and then I come across this.

  • @reyanaganguly7650
    @reyanaganguly7650 2 года назад +2

    Being sensitive makes u overthink some situation which makes it harder..

  • @kennedycollins3756
    @kennedycollins3756 3 года назад +1

    I watched this 3 months ago and ever since it’s been a journey, I had a spiritual awakening because of this video

  • @MillieMillie33
    @MillieMillie33 5 лет назад +5

    5.58 to 7.00...completely see this in myself. Thank you for delivering such a heart rending talk. Reduced me to tears.

  • @insearchofself9616
    @insearchofself9616 2 года назад +3

    Finally, I found myself today! I will not ask myself many curious and sometimes intimidating questions. Thank you so much Dr Azab, this must be a life-changing Tedtalk for many like me. God bless your sensitive heart!!:)

  • @Maiky295
    @Maiky295 5 лет назад +36

    I FREAKING LOVE YOU FOR THIS

  • @jedhamilton9048
    @jedhamilton9048 2 года назад +3

    I live in Oakland and I’m moving to the country ! Urban life was killing me😣

  • @Rain_vii
    @Rain_vii 3 года назад +1

    Straight from the opening statement I knew I clicked the right video. Watching the rain as this plays. So wonderful in its own way ~

  • @standinginthegap7118
    @standinginthegap7118 3 года назад +6

    For the first time I don't feel like I'm broken somehow....as if maybe I'm not completely alone. Thank you for this. Her description of an HSP was as if she had followed me around for a week and then written her speech. I can even smell blood, virus in the air and bacteria. I have extra cones in my eyes so I literally see more colors than most people. I never really realized what was going on and why I would get overwhelmed.

    • @woyaochinidedoufu2753
      @woyaochinidedoufu2753 3 года назад

      Women are just way too soft 🤣

    • @standinginthegap7118
      @standinginthegap7118 3 года назад +1

      @@woyaochinidedoufu2753 I'm just wondering why you would ever post a cruel comment like this to anyone. Perhaps I am very strong and you are uncompassionate and cruel. Judge not lest ye be judged. For by what manner ye judge you shall also be judged.

    • @woyaochinidedoufu2753
      @woyaochinidedoufu2753 3 года назад

      @@standinginthegap7118 Don't worry, my female relatives are the same. They often get emotional over the littlest things. Fortunately for them, I've taken it upon myself to teach and help them get over their emotional instabilities. So far, thanks to my persistence, my female relatives seem to be making improvements. I've already tested my methods with success on my mother, so I know I will also eventually cure my female relatives of their emotional weaknesses. I appreciate the bible quote and I will use it as inspiration for my quest on fixing my female relatives and future women I form relations with

  • @jg1681
    @jg1681 6 лет назад +14

    This is so relatable! I felt the same way when I found out how I was also sensitive and her example story had a lot of things I experiene! It makes me happy to realize I'm not the only one out there like this! :D

  • @mahenur5889
    @mahenur5889 Год назад +8

    I always thought why am I like this? Why I'm not like my friends? They don't care about other people's opinion, they don't get hurt by their words, they are normal. At a point, I started to think that maybe I'm not normal. I feel sad even if I saw a stranger struggling or getting scolded or anything. I'm full of emotions. I always help others and support them but when it's time to support myself I'm unable to do it. I feel so demotivated. I cry over small things and I feel like there is nobody who understands me. And today I found out that I'm normal, just a HSP. I don't know should I do something about it or accept it because I feel like this world isn't a good place for a HSP....

  • @GratefulOne
    @GratefulOne 5 лет назад +8

    I OWE YOU FOREVER ❤️ MARWA AZAB
    only god knows how i'm struggling with life ; insofar i did believe that i'll NEVER cope/survive in this world and i don't know why i can't be like a normal person & just right now i knew ((WHY)) , yet;this is the good part...the hard part starts when i try to adapt to this world as a sensitive person.

  • @starttherebellion9146
    @starttherebellion9146 5 лет назад +9

    I am an extremely emotionally sensitive person. But, I feel that maybe if we can embrace it without feeling like we are defective then we can use our sensitivity in constructive ways. - I believe that the effect things have on our emotions has to do with what we tell ourselves about the meaning of them. In other words, we define the emotional impact things have on us by the meaning we choose to give them. Therefor, it's very important to NOT GIVE them any power to hurt us.
    If something is hurting you then you must re-think the meaning of it. - I'll give you an example: If someone is mean or rude to me... instead of choosing to feel the pain from that, I will realize that their attitude comes from some previous bad experience and they're just taking it out on me (misplaced aggression.) Therefor, I'll choose to not take it personally and instead choose to have understanding and compassion for them. That doesn't mean I'll let them use me as a verbal punching bag. I will assertively stand up for my right to not be abused. But I will also not take the pain they're throwing my way. I will let it fly right passed me. And if I don't do that immediately then I will re-think it and store the memory with no pain... just understanding.
    It may take a while to be able to do the above, and I'll admit I'm no expert but it's been helping me through a lot of emotional struggles that would have previously done emotional damage to me. - Hope this helps someone. Remember, you're not alone. There's a lot of sensitive people in this world.

  • @london713
    @london713 Год назад +3

    this is the best ted talk iv ever watched in my life.
    touched me in so many places and feelings.
    thank you very much for passing the knowledge to other people :)

  • @katherinetimp
    @katherinetimp 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much. I had a very traumatic experience in childhood, and though I love my parents, they hurt me deeply in many ways. I’ve gone from being an athlete, college graduate, military member, pharmacy tech, etc. to drinking alcohol, smoking, stagnating in general. Your video (and other HSP videos that has put a name to what I’ve always been but was put down for by virtually all family members and people who can’t understand what I experience) is beyond cathartic/therapeutic. I don’t feel so alone now and I’m hoping I’ll be able to quit drinking so much to drown the pain I feel and trying to run away from who I really am, plus being misunderstood and the toxic relationships I’ve acquired in my life from caring so much about those who don’t get me and don’t care despite what I’ve done for them. So again, thank you.

  • @sq3611
    @sq3611 5 лет назад +49

    I am a highly sensitive person , I get hurt easily for days because of negative situations or feedback .I suffer from depression , anxiety ,sadness and Inosomia. I can't breathe at night because of negative people .
    I have the worst siblings and the most thing that ruins my day is that I live in another country, when I call my mom most of the times she ignores my call although she is online .When she does that I start crying secretly and go through depression.
    I wish I could be stronger and not let those people set nd back.
    I wish I can isolate myself from their negative energy .

    • @quratazhar7833
      @quratazhar7833 5 лет назад +6

      U should read books.
      Books must become ur best friends.

    • @and__lam1152
      @and__lam1152 4 года назад +2

      Look into working with psychedelics to break through and reconnect with. It worked wonders for me. Bless

    • @IamInloveWithEther
      @IamInloveWithEther 4 года назад +3

      Dont worry friend you are a very brave person.Cry the negetive energy out and let nature be your mother..it will always sooth you and never ignore you.

    • @michaelshortall9179
      @michaelshortall9179 3 года назад +3

      I am 58 years old and have felt this way all my life. for me it is frightening a sensory overload. try connecting with things that don't hurt you but bring you joy and help you heal. everyone has something going on. they just mask it better. I found walking in nature meeting individuallying with friends. no groups. music and books that build me up and don't break me down. writing lists of things I like and have gratitude for. focusing on my own self care. as over the decades I have left myself last in taking care of me. hope this helps a little.

    • @sq3611
      @sq3611 3 года назад +3

      @@michaelshortall9179 Thank you so much for your kindness and sincere advice , I will do that definitely, I decided to put myself first and detach myself from those who simply don't care .

  • @gandalfstormcrow7888
    @gandalfstormcrow7888 5 лет назад +70

    Wish I wasn't so emotional. I feel like I understand you but no matter how hard I try to emulate I cannot 😞

    • @AbdulLatif-mi9zw
      @AbdulLatif-mi9zw 5 лет назад +1

      The same 😥

    • @AbdulLatif-mi9zw
      @AbdulLatif-mi9zw 5 лет назад +1

      The same 😓

    • @rosariomsoley
      @rosariomsoley 5 лет назад +9

      "Gandalf Stormcrow" awesome name. Also, be your emotional self. Observe, study, get to know and explore your rich self. We are universes, cosmos, and we carry many truths, gems that are of great value, to yourself AND the world you live in. Chin up, faith, be gentle with yourself, be patient and hug yourself, let yourself cry, just be. I believe our only one true, indisputable responsibility is that we are not to hurt others intentionally, since we can't always control how our actions impact others. But do no harm and take no sh**. 🍀

    • @leislsmith4293
      @leislsmith4293 4 года назад +2

      @@rosariomsoley Wow - well said!!

  • @fleefly200
    @fleefly200 6 лет назад +28

    Name it, talk about it, describe it. Then rewrap it. Wonderful talk.

  • @KingTriton1837
    @KingTriton1837 4 года назад +6

    I'm glad she spoke on this subject. I'm definitely in the 20%. I grew up in a family where men were expected to not cry or show emotion other than being tough or aggressive. I had a father who taught me how to fight and I carried that with me because I was bullied a through childhood. I never made fun of or picked on others. My idea of a man isn't conventional, especially America's version of it. When I cried, it was often because I was pissed off, not scared. I have four wonderful kids now. 3 boys and 1 girl and I always teach them that it's okay to cry if you need to. Especially for my boys. I don't want them being another statistic who ends up with anger issues or is emotionally disfunctional be abuse they bottled up their feelings.

    • @MadonnaGrogan
      @MadonnaGrogan 7 месяцев назад

      Sensitive males are life afitming n wonderfull, never change

  • @jbisntme
    @jbisntme 3 года назад +2

    What a wonderful validation of my “ wondering “ all these years
    about my sensitivity. As an older male who is supposed to be “ strong “ ,
    society , even my own family , will not let me be me ! Which is a HSP !
    Yes , I will not stifle or muzzle my sensitivity just because most people
    don’t want to feel ! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @shananthebluedream4119
    @shananthebluedream4119 5 лет назад +11

    I felt she was was talking about so many of us. Great TED talk

  • @ishadhanda1790
    @ishadhanda1790 3 года назад +2

    Thank You Ma'am

  • @אורטלבראור
    @אורטלבראור 5 лет назад +12

    First of alllllll, the way you talked was fenomenal...was very interesting and easy to follow every word you said. Second, I thank you so much for introducing me to my self so perfectly ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @ijassmanakfan
    @ijassmanakfan 3 года назад +1

    This was one of the best things I have ever ever ever seen on the internet. May almighty Allah bless her more with gratitude and happiness. Thankyou loads. 😃

  • @DanielPieterSmit
    @DanielPieterSmit 5 лет назад +5

    This TED talk is profound! Highly recommended for all.

  • @tyrishahollowell8116
    @tyrishahollowell8116 5 лет назад +10

    This was the best talk I've seen on this subject. Thank you

  • @laurieellingson1554
    @laurieellingson1554 3 года назад +1

    I’m highly sensitive my one son tells me I’m so emotional I feel so deeply and am a empath. This video is absolutely dead on and is comforting reading the comments to know I’m not alone in this journey.

  • @cantedrds6281
    @cantedrds6281 5 лет назад +3

    I found myself recently, so many things about me got cleared. Still trying to find a balance. It is definitely rewarding. :)

  • @camilagarzasaenz2701
    @camilagarzasaenz2701 7 лет назад +22

    This definitely helps me to better understand myself and embrace who and how I am. Thank you so very much!

  • @puresereneaesthetic
    @puresereneaesthetic 5 лет назад +41

    This is one of the best ted talks♥️ she is amazing♥️

  • @ahlamali3315
    @ahlamali3315 3 года назад +2

    I am glad I found this video

  • @aliciacast963
    @aliciacast963 5 лет назад +7

    Your illustration was excellent. Also you brought out the good in us, the HSPs. Thank you.

  • @TrinhNguyen-qz6rp
    @TrinhNguyen-qz6rp 3 года назад

    It’s nice to know that we’re not alone in this journey and there’re many people out there who really understand what we’ve been through. As an HSP i’ve been misunderstood my entire life, living with shame considering myself “weak” and “fault” because i feel too much. Sometimes i thought being like this is a curse, until recently i started to learn to actually be proud of my sensitivity and not be shameful to show it.

  • @harmonic5682
    @harmonic5682 6 лет назад +6

    Thank you so much, Marwa. I recognize myself in this story and it is good to know I am not alone.

  • @sekarwangi5998
    @sekarwangi5998 5 лет назад +27

    This talk has enlighten my journey.

  • @TenTenJ
    @TenTenJ Год назад +1

    Very brilliant, if Nature itself is imperfect, so should I be.

  • @saidamusani5254
    @saidamusani5254 5 лет назад +2

    This is the most beautiful talk I have come across. I love it.

  • @candacewilson7016
    @candacewilson7016 3 года назад +1

    This was so beautiful! 💖 I have recently learned that I am one of the 20% and it explains so much about my life, my behaviors, and the feeling I have had forever of being so misunderstood by others. Thank you for sharing about the sensory processing sensitivity also!

  • @Luvmeesh
    @Luvmeesh 2 года назад +2

    Gratitude 💗🤍✨

  • @ishraqyasin
    @ishraqyasin 6 лет назад +18

    I only started learning about HSP lately and surely embracing my newly discovered trait. This was awesome. Thanks, Doc!

  • @Rothaomar
    @Rothaomar 5 лет назад +105

    This is me in a nutshell.... been trying to grow a thicker skin 😂

    • @rudiknol3912
      @rudiknol3912 4 года назад +18

      Stop doing that. This world needs us. Not more insensitive lunatics

    • @and__lam1152
      @and__lam1152 4 года назад +4

      Work with plant medicine instead .... embrace the love and reconnect with your true self, nature and the universe. It worked wonders for me. Xx

    • @ShaneFlett
      @ShaneFlett 4 года назад

      Well you can joke about stuff still. It’s the sensitive that kill that joking. Like chill, we’re not serious over here, it’s just fun and games.

    • @and__lam1152
      @and__lam1152 4 года назад +3

      @@ShaneFlett .... I'm not dure you're understanding what it is like for us highly sensitive. We can't "just chill" ..... I know for myself being hypervigilant is not something I can turn on and off.

    • @josephinep8858
      @josephinep8858 4 года назад +2

      @@and__lam1152 I agree. We are not broken, we are different. The only thing broken is the way society reacts to us. So this guy’s reaction is broken, not us.

  • @hubashiakhan4205
    @hubashiakhan4205 5 лет назад +4

    Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for putting this forward so eloquently!

  • @yeahjmardi
    @yeahjmardi 4 года назад +8

    This made me happy to be sensitive

  • @exoticblondestripper
    @exoticblondestripper 6 лет назад +16

    Thank you Dr. Marwa, I definitely need relaxation & meditation & yes zikr helps tremendously.

  • @KimKim-it4sf
    @KimKim-it4sf 3 года назад

    I always thought I am not good enough and why I am different from other people.
    I kept comparing myself to my co workers on why I can't become good in sales like them and recently felt burnout from work.... But through this video... I learnt a little bit more about myself . Thank you.

  • @a.d.254
    @a.d.254 5 лет назад +9

    This helped so much in my own self-discovery.

  • @nilepearl1997
    @nilepearl1997 Год назад

    I cried out of joy when you mentioned trees bending & nature 😊 ... Thank you for validating my lifelong experience. I just fall in love with myself again !

  • @ileavecomments-g9m
    @ileavecomments-g9m 3 года назад +2

    Oh my god I almost cried..thank you

  • @jay-s9y1c
    @jay-s9y1c 6 лет назад +5

    Fantastic Video... really appreciate people shining a light on this topic. During this Trump era which completely demonstrates a lack of sensitivity and gentleness it is no wonder terror attacks and gun incidents continue to rise. What she shares is so on point. So many people want a kinder and more peaceful world without realizing it requires us to dial back into our sensitivity/feelings and empathising rather than judging and invalidating others. Yes it is hard when we are quick to minimize others but it takes more effort to empathise and be sensitive to others feelings. Love this talk soooooo much...

  • @tchatchatcha1
    @tchatchatcha1 5 лет назад +3

    Very interesting talk. Putting a name on it, HSP, and understanding it helps a lot. Thank you for this presentation.

  • @deepee159
    @deepee159 3 года назад +1

    Every bit of what you described is correct in my case.
    It's a real eye opener for me.
    Thank you so much.
    I'm now trying to limit my hyper sensitive nueron system.

  • @user-kj1vq7ig3g
    @user-kj1vq7ig3g Год назад

    Thank you for sharing your and others experience of being a Highly Sensitive Person.

  • @joys2218
    @joys2218 6 лет назад +85

    I would go for walks in the rain just to cry..........

    • @moonchild6303
      @moonchild6303 5 лет назад +7

      Crying makes me feel better
      Sometimes i willingly cry for hours before sleeping

    • @KimFebriany
      @KimFebriany 4 года назад +4

      It helps to cope with loneliness, anxiety, sadness, depression, etc

    • @kabiin3190
      @kabiin3190 4 года назад +1

      Good cry makes me feel good

    • @leislsmith4293
      @leislsmith4293 4 года назад +2

      omgoodness, ive done that too...huggs hugggs

    • @alannaamorim3247
      @alannaamorim3247 3 года назад +2

      Omg, I used to do that a lot too! Is like washing from inside out and matching the inner pain with nature.

  • @shoug_hajaya
    @shoug_hajaya 7 месяцев назад

    What a speech!
    Wallah I’m so glad to find this!
    May Allah bless U, and bless ur sensitive gorgeous soul sis ❤

  • @rosciellealvizo
    @rosciellealvizo 3 года назад +3

    Thank you so much for this Talk, for sharing our story to the world. I'm thrilled to explore this self journey about being highly sensitive.

  • @bipashamahanta6788
    @bipashamahanta6788 6 лет назад +5

    Thank you so so much. This really made me feel better about my sensitivity.

  • @and__lam1152
    @and__lam1152 4 года назад

    We're a magnificently complicated bunch us HSPs..... such a relief to hear it explained so clearly. Cheer!! To us all. Bless

  • @durreshahwar381
    @durreshahwar381 5 лет назад +2

    Exactly that's happening with me ....now I realize I am sensitive.... when I go out first of all I realize that air is just waiting for me to inhale and the stones in road just wait for me to pass there....💟💃🏻

  • @syedafathima5915
    @syedafathima5915 2 года назад

    It's so true. I have had my sensitivity come between tasks that are simple and mundane for others while I struggle to complete or analyse how to do them. I am also slow at getting things done (maybe cuz of fatigue) and my family have been v much bothered by this and I am enough of having to deal with it as well. Although they are accepting and understanding of me, I need to learn to deal w myself well for a better future. Thankfully, such explanations on HSP are have been very helpful so far. Grateful for all people who have highlighted this trait and make us (HSPs) accept ourselves 🤧❤️

  • @mehdihassan6189
    @mehdihassan6189 5 лет назад +6

    This cleared up a lot.

  • @glor375
    @glor375 7 лет назад +9

    Dr. Azab , I learned more about myself through this video! Great information and strategies

  • @vivi-to5kg
    @vivi-to5kg 5 лет назад +23

    I cry when the teacher tells me that I answered a question wrong-

    • @miriyumyum3590
      @miriyumyum3590 4 года назад

      Yeah ooof I too cry a bit when that happened. And teachers said why dont you show more often, you have something to say!

    • @surekafernando6183
      @surekafernando6183 3 года назад +3

      Thank you for sharing that. As an HSP teacher, I try to correct as gently and as sensitively as I can but I feel it so intensely when students are upset with feedback and it makes me feel awful for them and with them. All I can say is that being a teacher is like being a mum - we're already extremely proud of all that you are - we just want to help you become the best you can so you can fly and achieve your dreams x

    • @andreasam5189
      @andreasam5189 3 года назад

      I cry when someone answers me in a different tone I’m so sensitive 🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @woyaochinidedoufu2753
      @woyaochinidedoufu2753 3 года назад

      That’s because you’re way too soft

  • @TheAldurz
    @TheAldurz 7 лет назад +15

    This was a very good watch. Very informative and well thought out.

  • @sarahs.9678
    @sarahs.9678 3 года назад

    Any other HSP’s out there struggle with anger when you were growing up but never in the way you saw other people doing it? Instead of blowing up and berating others in the moment, I would usually cry or isolate myself and throw things in the comfort of my own room with the door shut. Then continue bursting into tears until I eventually either had an anxiety attack or calmed down.

  • @hollychoate8146
    @hollychoate8146 4 года назад +2

    So well done! I thanked you in my.being many times during your talk! Love and connection!!! 🥰✨🌈👁🕊🙌🏼🧝‍♀️

  • @Sweetcakeyum
    @Sweetcakeyum 2 года назад

    watching this because I'm a highly sensitive person and sometimes I feel like this trait is not benefical for me. I'm too soft in the work place, I can't stop myself from crying over anything!

  • @emotion152
    @emotion152 Месяц назад

    AL hamdu LILLAHI RABIL ALAMEEN ❤️ AR RAHMAN ❤ AR RAHIM ❤️ AL KHALAQ ❤ AL ALIM ❤️
    Jazak ALLAHU ❤️ khair dear ukthi 🤲🏽