So how does a highly sensitive person enjoy a trip to an intense city like Las Vegas? I managed to do that last week, and staying in a smaller hotel made all the difference. I was attending a conference for educators, and it was being held at the Westin Casaurina, so I decided to stay there. It was a great decision. It is a small hotel fully-equipped with a casino, a spa, a workout facility, and a restaurant. It is just a block away from the larger casinos, but it is a very comfortable place for a highly sensitive person. You can see outdoors through the large windows of the small casino, and due to the space left between the rows of video machines, most of the sights and sounds are not overwhelming.
I wish I had equally good things to say about the workshop I attended. The speaker liked to make a strong point by suddenly yelling his comments. I must admit that I received several jolts to my heart area from this technique. By the morning of the second day, I was actually feeling agitated by this emotional jolting, and I decided to skip the last afternoon session.
It is hard to believe that I was once very afraid to fly in an airplane. Even after waiting two hours to take a plane that needed its electrical system repaired, I was able to board the plane without anxiety. Several things have made a difference. Years ago, while flying, I would listen to tapes that promote relaxation. I currently use two products that keep my nervous system from over-reacting: Calms Forte and Rescue Remedy. The final thing that has made a significant difference in my life is oxygen. Whenever I fly on a plane or am in an environment that overwhelms me due to air fresheners, perfume, diesel gas, etc., I use oxygen that has been prescribed by my doctor. Now that I know how to prepare myself, this highly sensitive person is able to enjoy an otherwise intense trip.
