Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC
Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC
HSPs and physical illness
HSPs and physical illness
HSPs and physical illness
Tuesday 28th May 2024
Esther Kane shares tips for Highly Sensitive People to manage anxiety around physical illness using exposure therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.
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Episode Overview
- Exposure therapy can help HSPs reduce anxiety around allergens.
- Cognitive behavioural therapy is effective in managing negative thoughts.
- Trusting your body is key to overcoming fear of physical illness.
- Reframing negative self-talk can lessen additional suffering.
- Affirmations can build resilience and bring comfort.
Allergies are distressing, but they're not dangerous. And I can bear the discomfort of having allergies.
Ever felt overwhelmed by your body's reactions to allergens or physical illness? In this episode of 'Compassionate Conversations', psychotherapist Esther Kane dives into the unique challenges faced by Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) when it comes to dealing with physical ailments. Esther shares her personal journey of coping with seasonal allergies and how she turned a distressing situation into an opportunity for growth.
She discusses techniques like exposure therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) that have helped her and many of her clients reduce anxiety around being unwell. Esther's approach is all about trusting your body and reframing your thoughts to lessen the impact of what she calls the 'second arrow'—the additional suffering we impose on ourselves through negative self-talk.
With a mix of practical advice and heartfelt anecdotes, this episode is a comforting guide for anyone struggling with physical illness and heightened sensitivity. Esther’s affirmations and tips are simple yet powerful tools to build resilience and find peace in discomfort. Tune in to learn how you can better manage your reactions to physical illness and live a more balanced life as an HSP.