u/hyacinthocitri

Hi everyone,

Something I have really been struggling with lately is how much of myself to accept and how much to try to change and push through difficult situations and feelings. I feel like I never know when it is time to grit my teeth and white knuckle or when it is time to give myself a break.

My sensitive nature makes life much harder in many ways. I can't accomplish as much as I want to because I need so much down time, things impact me so deeply which takes a lot out of me, and I get distracted so easily by my feelings.

I keep warring with myself over wanting to become less sensitive, yet wondering if that is even possible, and if fighting my nature is just making life even harder.

I have heard people discuss resilience but I don't understand how to build that in a realistic way while juggling everything else I have to do.

Is it possible to reduce your sensitivity? Is it worth it?

HSPs who have learned to work with their sensitive nature: what concrete steps did you take?

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I have been living in France for about 5 years and just became eligible for citizenship. They recently increased the language requirement from B1 to B2 and my B2 exam is in one month.

I have never enjoyed speaking or learning the language that much, it is something I do because I have to, to live in my husband's country.

Now with my exam approaching quickly I feel like I am bashing my head against concrete and I am honestly just feeling lost. I am unsure if I am going to pass or not and I am just spiraling, overthinking my entire study plan, and literally crying when I have to sit down and study because I hate it that much.

Does anyone have advice? I really need to lock in and I just don't know what to do or how to keep myself going.

Thank you!!