i can really relate to the qualities of an empath but I have trouble believing in the paranormal. Since I feel the things so called empaths feel I have to ask if there is a mental ilness that can cause me to feel like an empath?Could I be dellusional?
I find it hard to be around people because I start to feel what they feel.I'd rather find out I'm nuts and learn how to deal with this.please help me
2007-12-11 17:31:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
1- Are you extremely sensitive to the emotions and thoughts of others, often confusing the emotions of others with your own?
2- Are you an emotional sponge, soaking up the emotions of others, absorbing and dissipating the energy and problems of others, even at a distance.
3- Do you instinctively know when someone is lying or fibbing, almost always keeping your suspicions to yourself?
4- Do you tend to puts others at ease, allowing them to share their inner most feelings? Do you find yourself helping others, even casual strangers, understand the world and themselves better?
5- Periodically, do you need to take time out, where you can be alone to meditate, recharge and experience your own mind without the interference of others?
6- Have you known about your unique sensitivity since childhood? Have you struggled with a burden-of-perceptions that others did not share.
7- Do you sometimes use food, sex, drugs or solitude as a means of coping with you empathic or telepathic nature?
8- Do you have to a use masked personality to protect yourself from others, only sharing your true perceptions with those you trust most?
9- Do you have the ability to facilitate the process of rapid growth in those around you?
If this sounds like you... welcome. You're among friends. Here is a place where you can discuss the many challenges and rewards of your innate sensitivity.
That is pretty much ME!! I am highly intuitive and very sensitive to OTHERS feelings! Hugz and keep on loving others!
Merry CHRISTMAS!
2007-12-11 17:42:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ruby,
You aren't delusional. Some of us are "just like that." I was born that way, and was always sensitive to others' feelings. I also have a nerve disease (fibromyalgia) that sharpens my physical sensitivity, as well. It's taken an entire lifetime to reach this point, but now I must withdraw from some people because I not only understand and feel their psychological feelings, but I experience their physical pain, too. By the next day I am back up to speed again, but I must be careful to protect my own health.
So, you are not alone. You may find you "know" some things you have no way to know. I do. In some interesting ways and situations. I have no explanation for them, but there they are.
2007-12-12 03:02:47 · answer #2 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I relate
If I am around toxic and negative people I get swallowed up.
I am extremely energy sensitive and often am more in touch with how a person genuinely feels then the person's own awareness. It can be very draining. I need a tremendous amount of down time.
You are not nuts. It is a gift. But our society is not a humane one and often lacks sensitivity to empaths. Find a place that is supportive of your soul.
2007-12-12 02:08:02 · answer #3 · answered by Salsa 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some people just have a stronger gift than others for being really in tune to people's feelings. I don't believe that's paranormal or a mental illness talking. However, it does sound like you might have some difficult with creating and maintaining boundaries, which would explain why you get so emotionally drained. I've experienced the same thing and I had to realize that It's okay to feel what others feel, but it's another to take on responsibility for their feelings.
2007-12-12 02:43:16 · answer #4 · answered by Sophra 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋