HSP is palatable, suspiciously so. Aron's research is extremely helpful but it's a starting point. I've always found her view that HSP is an advantage to be hogwash. Being different, sensitive, and overwhelmed has been painful and calling myself HSP doesn't help. It just makes me wonder why I still cannot make friends despite massive training in social skills. It almost feels like I put off so.e kind of subtle, socially repellant odor. It's incredibly frustrating to only briked when you are putting on a huge, exhausting performance around everyone, all the time...and still feel on the outside.