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Hello, I'm Bevin Niemann and I've struggled with chronic fatigue and daily pain for over a decade. I've been to countless doctors and holistic practitioners, taken every supplement under the sun, have a binder full of blood tests and pretty much changed everything in my life in an attempt to get back to full health and vitality - still an ongoing journey.
 


I've also been a leadership mentor, coach and teacher for highly sensitive people and intuitive empaths for the past seven years. I've noticed a substantial number of the sensitive people I've met also struggle with daily, chronic illnesses.

First, I want to offer my compassion, as I know personally how hard this can be. What it's like to have to get up and still participate in life, even when you don't feel like it. Or looking on the outside like you are fine, when you're really not. Especially how chronic illness can affect your relationships and your ability to work.
 
This is a non-scientific, anonymous survey which takes about 10 minutes to complete. I won't ask you any personally identifying information and please do not share any. I believe together, we will uncover some important trends, which I am happy to share with you and everyone who participates. To help us gather more data, please forward this survey to others you know with a chronic condition. 

Also, I'm not trying to draw a direct correlation between being a sensitive person and having chronic illness as there is no evidence to support that. Yet, I've noticed chronic illness may affect us more deeply than others. I do not have any medical training, nor is this survey intended to diagnose or consult with anyone on their medical condition.
 
Once you click DONE, you will be able to see the combined results of everyone who has answered the multiple choice questions. Any comments you write in will not be visible to other survey takers.

*Note: the copying, use, duplication or publication of this survey by others for commercial, monetary or promotional gain is strictly prohibited without prior written permission and full attribution to its author. If you would like to feature it on your publication, contact me at tunedin{at}PerceptiveSouls.com.

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* 1. Your gender:

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* 2. Your age:

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* 3. In what country do you live?

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* 4. How do you self-identify? 

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* 5. What was your score on the highly sensitive person self-test? (a scientifically validated instrument) If you haven't taken it, visit hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test for a few moments and then come back and answer this question.

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* 6. For which chronic conditions have you received an official diagnosis from a medical doctor? Check all that apply.

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* 7. Which chronic conditions do you believe you may have based on symptoms, but do not have an official diagnosis from a medical doctor? Check all that apply.

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* 8. How long have you been experiencing symptoms?

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* 9. What are all the things you've tried, to manage your chronic condition(s)?

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* 10. Of the things you tried to manage your chronic illness, pick the 3 that have been most effective in terms of tangible results:

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* 11. What has been the most difficult part of having a chronic illness/condition?

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* 12. What do you believe is the root cause(s) of your chronic condition(s)? Check all that apply.

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* 13. Optional: Is there anything you've had to give up, because of your chronic condition? (Your answer will not be visible to other survey takers)

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* 14. Optional: What have you learned about yourself by living with a chronic illness? (Your answer will not be visible to other survey takers)

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* 15. Optional: What additional support would you like to have as a sensitive person with a chronic illness? (Your answer will not be visible to other survey takers)

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