nurse
by rosie
I found out after having difficulty with work issues at 2 different places that hsp's probably should not work in the medical field. I never had trouble coping with job stress until I became a nurse. Of course,after reading Elaine Aaron's book this came to awareness.But she also stated in her newsletter that we tend to become more sensitive as we age, so it was probably a combination of both. I also was sensitive as a child also,being told to act like an extrovert, as if that was the best way to be. My parents didn't really seek out personality and temperament issues when raising us, and also seemed to have difficulties accepting themselves and tried to conform to the extrovert lifestyle. The result,alcoholism in my father and a bewildered mother. The good thing about going through all of this in my life is finally self awareness and being a more understanding parent and wife. My sons and husband also have sensitive traits and I hope I help them see the value.
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