" For example, just a little time feeling hunger and crying or feeling cold and fussing helps an infant/body know his or her own wants. If the caretaker is feeding the infant/body before it is even hungry, it loses contact with its instincts. And if the infant /body is kept from exploring, it does not get used to the world. "

― Elaine N. Aron , The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You