Chances are, if you’re reading this post, someone has once said something along these lines to you: “You’re way too sensitive! Relax!” But are you actually too sensitive, or are they just the ones being dramatic? It can be hard to know. Psychologist Dr. Elaine Aron has coined the term High Sensitive Person and has written many books on the subject, as well as an online test anyone can take. She states that once you understand your sensitivity, you’re able to make changes in your life that can make things easier on you and the people around you. It’s not healthy to get completely thrown off by off-the-cuff remarks people make or innocuous text messages. That’s just exhausting for you and the people around you. Perspective can help you be less sensitive to the things people around you say.