Other names for Emotional Sensitivity

Heightened emotional reactivity
Emotional hypersensitivity
Sensitive temperament
Low emotional threshold

Synopsis of Emotional Sensitivity

Emotional sensitivity refers to an intensified response to emotional stimuli—where individuals experience feelings more deeply, react strongly to perceived criticism, and may become easily overwhelmed by social, interpersonal, or environmental triggers. It is not a clinical diagnosis in itself but is often observed as a feature in several psychological or neurological contexts, including highly sensitive person (HSP) trait, borderline personality traits, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder.

People with emotional sensitivity may feel emotions more intensely, take longer to recover from emotional events, and display heightened empathy or perceptiveness. While this trait can enrich emotional connection and creativity, it can also make individuals more vulnerable to mood swings, emotional exhaustion, and social withdrawal—especially in overstimulating environments.

Physiologically, emotional sensitivity can be influenced by dysregulation of the nervous system, imbalances in neurotransmitters like serotonin or dopamine, and heightened activity in brain regions like the amygdala (responsible for processing emotions). Chronic stress, trauma, or upbringing in unpredictable environments can also increase emotional reactivity over time.

When to see a doctor or therapist:
If emotional reactivity interferes with daily life, relationships, or leads to anxiety, depression, or difficulty coping with stress, seeking support from a mental health professional can help with diagnosis and treatment planning.

Natural remedies for Emotional Sensitivity

Mindfulness and Meditation: Helps create space between emotional triggers and reactions, promoting resilience.

Journaling: Encourages emotional expression and can help identify patterns and triggers.

Breathwork or Yoga: Balances the nervous system and reduces physiological arousal during emotional distress.

Digital Detox: Reducing screen time and exposure to negative media can ease emotional overload.

Healthy Boundaries: Learning to say no and manage exposure to draining situations or people supports emotional regulation.

Creative Outlets: Art, music, or writing can help process intense feelings in a constructive way.

Ingredients

These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Emotional Sensitivity

ashwagandha
waterhyssop
basil
beta-pinene
Indian frankincense
bасора
chamomile
coating
Coptis chinensis
fennel
flavonols
forsythia
GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid)
greek mountain tea
hemp oil
jujube
L-glycine
L-theanine
magnesium
mastic gum
milk
omega-3 fatty acids
passionflower
plantain
rhodiola
rosemary
scrophularia root
sphaeranthus indicus
valerian root
vegetable blend (proprietary)
vitamin B12
vitamin B6
zinc
bentonite
sarsaparilla
xanthium (cockleburs)
gastrodia
papaya
nut grass
anise
commiphora
caesalpinia crista
peony
boxthorne
lemongrass
siler root
amber
dodder
sweet flag
zanthoxylum
fulvic acid
St. John's Wort
shepherd's purse
paw paw
white oak
star of Bethlehem
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
Ash
Angelica archanglica
Avens
Amber
Asoka
Animal Tissue
Aerva Lanta
Agastache
American Basil
Arisaema erubescens
Artemisia Herba-Alba
Aldimine
Aga
Ardisia
Angelica
Acacia
Achyranthes
Anamu
Arisaema amurense
Abrus
Albizia julibrissin
Asoka Tree
Albizia
Antirrhinin
Aconite
Ajuga
Aloe vera
Arisaema cum bile
Alpinia (unspecified)
African Basil
Agrimonia pilosa
Asteracea
Anise
Avian (unspecified)
Asian Plantain
Argan nut oil
Ant
Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
Artemisia (unspecified)
Aster (unspecified)
Atlantic Cedar
Australian Sandalwood
Atractylone
Betony
Bentonite
Butter
Blue Flag
Bengal Fig
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Baliospermum
Blackthorn
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Betel
Billygoat plum
Bitter Grass
Blackboard tree
Butter
Bee hive
Birch (unspecified)
Basil
Benzoin siam
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Birch
Bruteridine
Bovine (not specified)
Bacillus
Blue Vervain
Black Hellebore
Boerhavia diffusa
Borneol
Coconut
Curcuma wenyujin
Curry leaf
Monkey Flower
Colostrum
Calotropis gigantea
Chlorophyllin
Chickweed
Colloid
Cream
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Chinese mugwort
Cluster Fig
Carry Me Seed
Chinese Mallow
Colotsrum
California Goldenrod
Commiphora (unspecified)
Castor
Curcumen
Cyperus rotundus
Curcuminoid (unspecified)
Cassia fistula
Chinese peony
Chinese Sumac
Chamomile (not specified)
Chinese Rhubarb
Chinese Motherwort
Cherry Plum
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
China Rose
Cosmos
Cynanchum (unspecified)
Coconut
Catkin
Citrus oil
Chinese Goldthread
Castor Oil
Capsaisin
Colocynth
Clerodendrum indicum
California rose
Chenopodium album
Cannabidiolic acid
Duodenum
Dianthus
DIVI-DIVI
Duodenal Substance
Dragonhead
Dogwood (unspecified)
European Elder
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Empresstree
Erodium cicutarium
Evodia
Embelia ribes
Echinacea angustifolia
European Vervain
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Elephant's Head
European-Five Finger Grass
Embelia
elderberry
European Golden Rod
Esein
Fruit
Fuchsia
Free Form Amino Acid
Frankinsense
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Ficus religiosa
Five-Leaf Cassia
Fringed Pink
Frankincense
Fritillary (unspecified)
Gastrodia
Ground Ivy
Gnaphalium
German Chamomile
Glycyrrhiza (unspecified)
Gotu Kola
Glechoma hederacea
Gardenia jasminoides
Gardenia
Great Plantain
Glutamine precursor (unspecified)
Glycerite
Hu Zhang
Honeysuckle
Heartsease
Houttynia
Hedyotis
Hellebore
Helicteres isora
Hemp Agrimony
Humic acid
Hempnettle
Himalaya Berry
Horsemint
Indian Madder
Indian Frankincense
Indian Redwood
Iris
Indian Kinotree
Indian mallow
Indian Chrysanthemum
Indian Fagonia
Japanese Mint
Jungli-bean
Kokilaksha
Lebbek
Ledebouriella
Lesser speargrass
Litsea
Laggera pterodonta
Licorice (various)
Ligustilides
Lipids (unspecified)
Lodhtree
Lingustilides
Lavandula (unspecified)
Lycopodium
Lily
Lymph
Ligusticum
Linalool
Lipids
Mountain Pepper
Mineral ascorbate
Myrcene
Mallow
Menthol
Magnesium ascorbate
Mountain mahogany
Mountain pepper (unspecified)
Morning Glory
Mugwort
Mushroom
Microcos
Nymphaea nouchali
Nutmeg & Mace
Night-Blooming Cereus
oregano
Oregon Barberry
Orange essential oil
Onosma bracteatum
Orchid
Oxystelma
orange pigment
pyridoxine-alpha-ketoglutarate (PAK)
Phyllanthus
Polysaccharide
Polymorpha
Pagoda Tree
Plantago
Pulsatilla
Peony
Polygonatum (unspecified)
Peucedanum
Pansit-pansitan
Pyrrosia
Provence Rose
Prickly Ash (Unspecified)
Prickly ash (mixed)
Poppy
Physalis angulata
pyridoxine-alpha-ketoglutarate (PAK)
Peony (unspecified)
Petiveria
Purple Monkeyflower
Quisqualis
Rue
Rubus
Roman Chamomile
Rosemary antioxidant S-32
Rock Rose
Raspberry
Rubia yunnanensis
Siler
Sichuan Lovage
Sicklepod
Sichuan Pagoda Tree
Sophora
Sesbania
Savory (unspecified)
Sete sangrias
Smartweed
Sphaerotrichia
Sweet Orange
Sweet Annie
Spikenard
Scleranthus annus
Salvia
Sensitive Plant
Southern Tsangshu
Sagebrush (unspecified)
Spanish Oregano
Saccharomyces cerevisiae peptides
Sage-leaf alangium
Sweet Marjoram
Sicilian Sumac
sage oil
Sagebrush
Semiaquilegia
Spantholobus
Scordinin
Sesquiterpene
Spanish Thyme
Scabrous Gentian
Sweet Goldenrod
Sage
Stereospermum
Sheep Sorrel (herb powder)
Star of Bethlehem
Sandy Everlasting
Sweet Orange alcohol
Tannin (unspecified)
Taraxacin
Thymus
Thyroid
Tamaricaceae
Tree Peony
Tayuya
Turmeric
Thatch screw-pine
Turtle Head
Tannin
Tomato
Terpene (unspecified)
Thymus satureioides
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine phosphate)
Vervain
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5 phosphate)
Vitamin B6 (Mixed)
Vitamin B6
Vitamin C (ascorbic palmitate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol acetate)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl)
Vietnamese sophora
Violet
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5-phosphate)
Vitamin B6 (unspecified)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6 (various)
Water
Water Lily (unspecified)
White thyme
Wild carrot
Water Pepper
Western Mugwort
White Nettle
Wild Bergamot
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Yerba buena
Yellow Ginger
Zingiberene
Zedoary
Zinc
Zinc magnesium aspartate