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Cera is a full time physical therapist and part-time student born and raised in the Philippines. She moved to NY in 2019 to pursue her career and doctorate degree.Growing up, one of her biggest challenge was being hypersensitive to everything. Now, as an adult living independently, she still carries that burden with her at work, family, relationships and friendships. It's never been an easy process, but regardless of what she's been through, she was able to make it to where she is today.Learn more about Cera in our latest episode. Subscribe to Back At It to find out how people overcome limiting beliefs and achieve their potential.Timestamps:0:00: Introduction1:09: Introduction to HSP journey4:54: Growing up with emotions suppressed7:59: HSP as a factor in physical therapy career10:37: HSP challenges13:06: HSP depression15:17: Black Hole/cause of HSP17:44: Controlling emotions21:04: Migrating into America from the Philippines27:02: Personal transformation from moving out of Philippines to NYC29:19: How the book 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think changed her mindset33:01: You can only control your own emotions35:30: Comparing other people's lives to feel better and toxicity of social media37:10: Needing to feel validated40:06: Not being able to regulate emotions leading to suicidal thoughts42:36: Outlets to get out of negative HSP thoughts48:05: Still feeling your emotions while not getting into black hole51:47: Get professional help if you're in a black hole55:32: Resources for people with HSP and regulating emotions (grounding techniques: four square breathing, five senses, feeling circle chart, book: Atlas of the Heart)58:24: Looking forward to living life59:29: Last thing you want to do before you die1:00:48: Wanting to be a mother to love someone unconditionally
