122 | Feeling Lonely or Left Out This Valentine’s Day? Here’s Why It’s So Hard for HSPs
Tue Feb 03 2026
February can stir up a lot for highly sensitive introverts — comparison, loneliness, emotional pressure, and that quiet feeling of being “behind.” In this episode, I’m talking about why Valentine’s Day can feel emotionally overwhelming, even if you’re not actively thinking about it, and what’s actually happening beneath the surface.
We’ll explore why comparison hits HSPs harder, how loneliness shows up as emotional exhaustion, and why trying to push these feelings away often makes things worse. I’ll also share gentle ways to support yourself during this season without forcing positivity or shutting down emotionally.
If you’ve been feeling more sensitive, overstimulated, or emotionally tired lately, this episode will help you understand your emotions with compassion — and take the pressure off trying to feel fine when you’re not.
Related Episodes:
23 | Drained by Socializing? 7 Ways to Make Friends as an Introvert without the Overwhelm
107 | STOP Trying to "Get Over" Your HSP Feelings - Do This Instead
100 | Are You Confusing Thoughts, Feelings, and Facts? (Here’s Why It Matters for HSPs)
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🎁 FREE 3-Step Emotion Check-in Journaling Guide: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide
✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop
☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching
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February can stir up a lot for highly sensitive introverts — comparison, loneliness, emotional pressure, and that quiet feeling of being “behind.” In this episode, I’m talking about why Valentine’s Day can feel emotionally overwhelming, even if you’re not actively thinking about it, and what’s actually happening beneath the surface. We’ll explore why comparison hits HSPs harder, how loneliness shows up as emotional exhaustion, and why trying to push these feelings away often makes things worse. I’ll also share gentle ways to support yourself during this season without forcing positivity or shutting down emotionally. If you’ve been feeling more sensitive, overstimulated, or emotionally tired lately, this episode will help you understand your emotions with compassion — and take the pressure off trying to feel fine when you’re not. Related Episodes: 23 | Drained by Socializing? 7 Ways to Make Friends as an Introvert without the Overwhelm 107 | STOP Trying to "Get Over" Your HSP Feelings - Do This Instead 100 | Are You Confusing Thoughts, Feelings, and Facts? (Here’s Why It Matters for HSPs) ____________________________________________________________ 🎁 FREE 3-Step Emotion Check-in Journaling Guide: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide ✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop ☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching