They have always been there, sensitive persons.
It has nothing to do with a gift or being special. Most people have it in one way or the other.
High sensitive people are seldom appreciated.
As a kid we see them as a cry baby, drama queen, not able to fit in or join, as an adult it does not become easier.
It is easy to say you should stay yourself.
How can one stay, be, him-/herself if the society is not willing to accept you the way you are? Or should I say not able to do so?
High sensitive means you feel more, or are more aware, of what is going around you.
The feelings of others for example, a bad atmosphere, you can not ignore it and it eats you plus can cause a lot of stress.
How to avoid stress?
The best and only way is to stay away, stay out of situations that cause you the most stress and live your life the way it feels the best for you. Afterall it is your life and if other people can not handle you it is their problem. Simply find the birds of the feather, there are way more as you think.