Yliherkistyä
Yliherkistyä is a Finnish verb that translates to "to become hypersensitive" or "to overreact." It describes a state where an individual exhibits an exaggerated or unduly strong emotional or physical response to a stimulus. This stimulus can be anything from a particular food or substance, leading to an allergic reaction, to a social situation or comment, resulting in a disproportionate emotional outburst.
In a physiological context, yliherkistyä refers to the immune system's overreaction to harmless substances, commonly known
On a psychological or emotional level, yliherkistyä describes a tendency to perceive situations or remarks as