Making you feel insecure is a manipulation tactic only toxic people use. Many people, especially in toxic relationships or with a history of childhood trauma, have been programmed to believe they're ...

Everything could be going fine until one inconsequential comment, one offhand remark ruins your day. Your mother casually criticizes you. A coworker offers unsolicited feedback on a presentation. A ...

Adults are sometimes told they are too sensitive, usually because they set boundaries with people who are consistently pushing their limits. Sensitive people may be perceived as burdensome because ...

To learn more about our editorial approach, explore The Direct Message methodology. A colleague makes a pointed comment in a meeting. You feel the sting of it, the way it lands differently than they ...

I am sure that you are all painfully familiar with the phrase "You are too sensitive." The implication is that the person is overly and unnecessarily reactive to others, particularly during ...

Inner Child’ is Health and Me's new mental health series where we deep dive into lesser-known aspects of child psychology and how it shapes you as you grow up. Often unheard, mistaken, and ...