Hi RandyG,

“I do find the term “empath” fascinating, as being an empath you know all too well you are affected by other people’s “energies”. Thus this gives you an innate ability to intuitively feel and perceive others.”

Yes that “empath”etic nature itself allowed me come to this site and “sense” people’s problems and offer with whatever solutions I can. Again that was one of the reasons I could deeply “sense” and understand your problems and so chimed in.

“As for any other healing techniques, I am not too sure I can honestly answer that correctly as I truly believe there is nothing to heal”
I have a slightly different opinion about this. Yes anyone being a H/ESP is not a disorder, but a personality trait. But I do feel that there is something to heal otherwise people with it wouldn’t have been on this site or any other e/hsp forum asking on what to do or how to handle the emotional or high sensitivities.

I will try to apply the candle method you suggested.

I read your comments about EFT and that it being used by other people and their experiences, but didn’t find anything if you tried it and whether it worked or not. So I will add it to the below.

1. EFT (or Emotional Freedom Techniques):

Articles on EFT and vidoes on how to do it can be found all over the web.

Below is an article for HSP
(http://tap-easy.com/eft-tapping-for-highly-sensitive-person/)

and the EFT Tapping scripts on this link which you can customise as per the statements that resonate with you.
(http://tap-easy.com/eft-tapping-script-highly-sensitive-person/)

2. Donna Eden’s Energy Medicine Technique:

The ZipUp Technique

You can make use of the ZipUp Technique to protect your energies from external influences.
Below is a direct link to the post where I have explained the technique with an image, written steps and a video.
(http://tinybuddha.com/topic/done-with-the-negative-engery-i-hope/#post-114161)

Clicking the link will take you to the direct post on the entire thread.
You can read from the wordings “Here is a simple and practical energy healing technique…” on that post.

3. Bach Flower Remedies:

Doing a web search on Bach Flower Remedies can explain what they are and their usage.
I used the ‘Walnut’ remedy after reading the below article.
(https://www.flowerspirit.co.uk/3-bach-flower-remedies-for-hsps/)
Among others the flower essences are available on Amazon.com

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At times, at home, whenever those overwhelming feelings take over, the alternate nostril breathing technique has helped. I have added it as No 2. in the below post.
(http://tinybuddha.com/topic/relaxation-meditation-techniques/#post-114812)

It has constantly been even my quest to find something that could be applied in a public setting.
I have used the ZipUp technique in those situations. I secretly lay my hand over my lap and visually/mentally run my hand from the pubic bone to the lip and lock them up as per the process. I do it several times. Also sometimes I do the full technique at the washroom when I felt that I don’t want to miss a chance.

To minimise the sensitivities during the day in public, I used to do the energy medicine technique as a morning ritual before heading for the day and used to take the Bach remedies right from the start of the day. I had kept a bottle of drinking water at my workplace desk and once in the morning added a few drops of the flower essences into it and used to sip it at regular intervals all throughout the day. Who would know what’s in it as it is just like someone is drinking water.

I have referenced the words “used to” in the above sentences, but I have to start doing them again.

As of now these are the tips and techniques that I can share for H/ESP. If you come across any beneficial method please do share on this post as I will be doing the same.

Best wishes,
VJ