Ep 336: They called me the ‘fun police’. Why Highly Sensitive People love rules
About this episode
In this episode, Erica Webb discusses the relationship between highly sensitive people and rules, exploring how they provide safety yet can also lead to discomfort and criticism.
They called me the "Fun Police" at high school. What a name. They were right; I loved a rule, and I hated them being broken. I didn't know I about high sensitivity or neurodivergence back then ... but it's clear that's what was playing out for me at the time. On today's episode of SelfKind - a podcast for highly sensitive people - I'm talking about RULES as sensitive folk. Why they put us in a bind at times by helping us to feel safe but also leading us toward discomfort and inner criticism...
People in this episode
Host: Erica Webb
Topics covered
- high sensitivity
- rules
- neurodivergence
- self-criticism
- safety
- inner discomfort
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