Jul 8, 2023
people experiencing hypervigilance are unusually sensitive to the environment and people around them. it is not a condition in itself, but a way of behaving that may be caused by trauma or an underlying mental health problem.when someone experiences hypervigilance, their subconscious is constantly anticipating danger. as a result, their senses are on high alert, ready to spot, and respond to any danger. the situations they are trying to spot might be:
a physical danger.
a repeat of a traumatic event.
something wrong in a relationship.