EMPATH

[Tiredandtingly4]

I HATE BEING AN EMPATH! Maybe some day I’ll learn how NOT to let it control me

[Shnookie]

I need a clarification please. R U tired of being empathetic ? Empathy can be a very admirable trait. However one needs to protect oneself - selfcare. Maybe if U can strike a balance it would be easier 4 UI’m here 4 U. Hugs 🤗 Shnookie

[Agora1 in reply to Shnookie]

You are so right Shnookie in that everything in life is about "balance" xx

[Shnookie in reply to Agora1]

I totally agree with U. Now I need to take this concept and apply it to my life as well Have a good Wednesday

Hugs 🤗 S ❤️😎💪⛄️🙏

[Agora1 in reply to Shnookie]

You too my friend I care xx

[Shnookie in reply to Agora1]

Thank U for the kind words and support

[Tiredandtingly4 in reply to Shnookie]

There’s a difference between having empathy and being an Empath. Being an empathetic person is fine. Being an Empath is exhausting, draining, frustrating etc. I feel everyone’s feelings, moods etc. I also have a sixth sense or “something “ where I know/sense something bad is going to happen. I would never not want to show empathy. I couldn’t change that about myself, it’s who I am. But being an Empath is very overwhelming. I know I should get help with this and someday I will.

[AuntBee]

Tiredandtingly4, help me with this label you have defined yourself with. What upsets you about being an empath? I was under the impression it was a gift. Thank you for educating me.

[Tiredandtingly4 in reply to AuntBee]

There’s a difference between having empathy and being an Empath. Being an empathetic person is fine. Being an Empath is exhausting, draining, frustrating etc. I feel everyone’s feelings, moods etc. I also have a sixth sense or “something “ where I know/sense something bad is going to happen. I would never not want to show empathy. I couldn’t change that about myself, it’s who I am. But being an Empath is very overwhelming. I know I should get help with this and someday I will.

[AuntBee in reply to Tiredandtingly4]

What is stopping you from

getting help now?

[Tiredandtingly4 in reply to AuntBee]

It takes months to get into a psychiatrist or psychologist in my city. Like 3-4 months. And I have so many physical health problems that I have to focus on and financially I don’t have the option too see any more doctors rn.

[mschloe]

I'm 68 & have been a highly sensitive person all my life & still cry in an instant. But I do have a defense mechanism called "compartmentalization" that has helped me deal with the deep sadness I encounter on a daily basis. You can learn to block out certain things in various ways which helps you cope with life. Research it and maybe in time it will help you a little bit. I became an avid reader at a very young age and believe it was an escape from a dad who was always yelling and sometimes hitting.

[LadyZen]

I know what you mean. There are times when I feel like I can feel people's pain, and I just don't want to when I have my own pain to deal with.

[Hidden]

I believe I am an empath too. I’m no stranger to sadness and depression. Have you read a really great book - this book has helped me SO much myself and that’s why I’m recommending it to you. It’s title is An Empaths Survival Guide by Judith Orloff. Our trouble is we feel EVERYTHING, yes, we are highly sensitive and too many people love to mock us for it. But if you really think about it, being sensitive isn’t such a bad trait. It means we care and we try to be kind. Too many people get off on being rude and crude and putting others down around them so they can look like they’re superior to everyone. We don’t play their stupid games. The world needs more people like us, and way less of all the narcissists sniping at each other over on YouTube.

[Tiredandtingly4 in reply to Hidden]

I’ve heard of this book. Ty for the suggestion

[Hidden]

Kelly Clarkson gets it!!! Here she is with The People Like Us. youtu.be/yWbMz_aBlMU(Not working as expected?)