Who is Environmental Sensitivity?

Environmental Sensitivity is when someone’s body and mind react more strongly to things around them.

Imagine you're sitting in a room that's super quiet, like your bedroom at night. Then, all of a sudden, there's a loud BANG from outside, like a door slamming. You might jump or get startled because the noise was unexpected. Now imagine someone who gets even more surprised or even uncomfortable by that same sound, maybe they cover their ears or feel a bit sick. That’s what it means to be environmentally sensitive.

Think of your body as a weather report. Most people are like the sky on a calm day, not too bothered by little changes in temperature, noise, or lights. But someone who is environmentally sensitive is more like a stormy sky, they might feel the smallest shifts in their surroundings, like bright lights, loud sounds, or even strong smells.

Sometimes, being environmentally sensitive can make everyday things harder to handle, but it also means that these people often have a deeper connection to the world around them.