Feature Interview: The tools to stop yourself over thinking

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No one likes to be criticized. Nobody likes to be rejected. For some people, criticism doesn't just sting, it can set off a whole chain reaction of embarrassment, self-doubt, overthinking and even physical pain. Psychiatrist and ADHD expert Dr Sasha Hamdani says that may have less to do with how thick your skin is and more to do with how your brain is wired. She knows it firsthand. She's highly sensitive herself. In her new book Hamdani argues that sensitivity isn't a flaw that needs fixing. It can shape the way you experience the world bringing challenges, but also some unexpected strengths. The book is called Too Sensitive: How to Stop Overthinking, Overreacting, and Getting Hurt.