Two Things
psychology knows for sure:
- There is a need and desire for an optimal level of stimulation. We all hate to feel
bored or overwhelmed.
- People differ considerably in how much their
nervous system is stimulated in the same situations.
Sensitive’s pick up on the subtleties in the environment that others miss and so we naturally arrive more quickly at stimulation overload. It is important
to not confuse a stimulated / alert nervous system with fear or anxiety. Stimulation is
anything that wakes up or alerts the nervous system AND