This post contains a list of gifts that HSPs may enjoy this holiday season (or any time of year, really). My hope is that you can use this list to pick out something thoughtful for the HSP in your life or that if you are an HSP yourself, you can use this list to find items that may soothe your mind and body. If you are an HSP who has loved ones asking what to get you, and coming up with an answer feels overwhelming, perhaps this guide can help you to more assertively give suggestions of gifts that may be appreciated.

Feeling a sense of unease in more casual social settings is extremely common for HSPs. HSPs tend to prefer more in depth, meaningful discussion, which can make typical party or workplace small talk feel uncomfortable. For some HSPs, engaging in conversation that falls outside of the more interesting, in depth explorations can feel blank, empty, and pointless. Even if it is not our preference, it is difficult to create a life where small talk and socializing in a smaller group of people you do not know very well can be avoided.

If you identify as an HSP you are probably all too familiar with having an emotional meltdown. For HSPs, meltdowns typically feel like a total emotional collapse; an extremely draining moment of distress where you may not be able to think or communicate clearly. This can be caused by a combination of sensory overload, interpersonal issues, and getting caught up in overthinking.