If you have a sensitive nervous system, you may feel like you’re always on edge. You might be easily overwhelmed by loud noises or strong smells, and find it hard to concentrate in busy environments. And because of that, you’ve probably been told that there’s something wrong with you. But it is entirely possible to thrive with a sensitive nervous system. The first step is recognising that you are not broken: your nervous system is just doing it's best to keep you safe and alive.