Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity: How to manage intense emotions as a highly sensitive person - learn more about yourself with this life-changing self help book (Teach Yourself)

I have read dozens and dozens of 'Self-Help' books. This one, by far, is now at the very top of my list. I didn't honestly realize I was an HSP. After reading (then re-reading) Imi's book, I have never felt like anyone spoke to me, like I was literally in the room with them, than any other author, with poise, grace, love and compassion.We must do the work, the understanding is one part, the exercises are what makes the biggest and best difference...I love this book, more than anything else I have read. Thank you Imi, truly from the bottom of my heart.

You will know immediately if this book is for you. I stumbled upon it after accidentally finding Imi's website (Eggshell Therapy). I literally spent an entire evening reading everything on the site, as I felt it described me to the T. It was almost hard to believe. Sure, there's so much information out there on the topics Imi addresses, but there is a distinct element of compassion in her writing that takes the stigma out of all of it. I'm 42 and it was the first time in my life since childhood that I felt validated and seen, even if it was by a stranger. I was ecstatic that she had a book available on Amazon (looks like she's also written another that I'm going to read next). I bought it after a particularly stressful and toxic holiday with my family that surfaced a lot of issues she touches on in the book.I've seen five therapists in my lifetime and this book has helped me more than all of them combined. That's not to say they weren't helpful or that the work I did with them didn't lay the groundwork, but Imi gets straight to the point in identifying all of the issues that present in someone's life if they are a HSP. She also identifies other traits and behaviors that may overlap if you are a HSP, such as being gifted or having Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She touches more on both forms of BPD on her website, and I was blown away by how accurately Quiet BPD describes my experience. I have always suffered in silence. None of my therapists touched on any of these things, and I always felt something was missing, and that everything was still wrong with me.Imi's writing is very clear and I don't feel as if it is repetitive like a lot of self-help books are. She wastes no words! Every sentence feels meaningful. I also very much appreciate that there are no case studies about 'John' or 'Jane' that feel removed from your actual experiences. Instead, you always feel as if she is directly addressing you and your life. Additionally, there are a ton of helpful exercises that aren't like "go and breathe" or "go and meditate," but actual practices that support deep self-reflection and taking concrete steps to affirm who you are and make shifts in your thought process. Make no mistake, you will have to do the heavy work outside of just reading. However, this book makes it feel manageable, and helps you take a step back to see the bigger picture of who you are with a very loving lens.That being said, don't just rely on one book! You have to be relentless on your healing journey, internally and externally. This is just one of my tools, although right now it is a big part of my growing self-care arsenal.I still have about a quarter left to go, but wanted to leave this review now because the book has helped me tremendously already and I wish this for all of my Highly Sensitive Peeps (lol) who might be hurting and have stumbled across this review. Of course, I'm not fully healed, as this doesn't happen overnight. I'm very much still in the mix of struggling daily with very deep wounds and pain. But I do feel like her words are helping me to redefine my thoughts, experiences, feelings, relationships and outlook, and adopt a more gentle approach on my healing journey. At every step, Imi reminds us that it is a process, and loving yourself through the process is what ultimately guides you to the other side of your pain. You are worth it and you are not alone.Thank you, Imi, for this incredible gift!

Ein wunderschönes Buch, habe es zweimal gelesen!!!

Good info and exercises, easy to read and implement. Love it! 😊

If the words highly sensitive or passionate ring true about you, you must read this book. I’ve read many books on the issue of self help/personality/psychology and found them useful in parts. This is the first book that describes my life experience exactly. All the things I have thought and felt over the years set out so accurately. It was shocking to see my inner dialogue written and realising finally that I was not at fault, nor were those who failed to recognise my true nature. I’ve been ill with depression for years due to conflict in my head about how I think of myself and how others behave towards me. Finally, this book has given me answers. It’s allowed me to start loving myself, accepting who I am and trusting myself for once. I will be working through the exercises, and no doubt re-Reading this book for years to come. This is a life saving book. It’s given me hope, that I can fully understand why life has been so hard and develop strategies to make the most of my personality. Written in a warm, clear style, there has been a great deal of research put into the book so that scientifically it makes sense. If you feel out of step in the world, that no one understands you although you can understand everyone else, this book is for you. This is a classic of psychology.