Highly Sensitive People - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Message Board

hangtenvetter · 07-20-2003, 08:09 AM

Hi. I stumbled across this yesterday. Just thought you might want to take a self-test.

[url="http://www.hsperson.com/pages/test.htm"]http://www.hsperson.com/pages/test.htm[/url]

The high sensitivity is a personality trait, not a disorder. I think this might hold some answers for me.

Ifeelya · 07-20-2003, 10:17 AM

I think that these "tests" are slightly flawed because just about everyone could/would check off just about any of those boxes...

I startle easily at loud noises???? Who doesn't?

Just my 2c

ShannonKay · 07-20-2003, 11:31 PM

There have been many connections with OCD (especially obsessive bad thoughts) and highly sensitive people. I think it makes sense.

Interesting test... I got a 26. I've always known that I'm extremely sensitive. The way we acted as children says a lot about it.

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Shannon

hangtenvetter · 07-21-2003, 08:03 AM

I think I scored a 23. I am going to read the book this week. I think it is called "Highly Sensitive People". I'll post if I find anything worthwhile.

Being extremely sensitive to external stimuli, situations and surroundings is a gift and a curse all at once.

Take care.