Empath: Important Strategies for Sensitive People
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Book 1: Being an empath can be a good thing, but it also comes with some problems. In this book, we’ll address both sides. These factors of being an empath will have an incredible impact on your life.
For example, we will discuss some tips for raising empathic children. We will point out the three types of empaths, so you can identify with the one that suits your personality most. Additionally, we’ll talk about why emotional empaths usually stay alone or why they feel lonely. At the end of the book, some encouraging thoughts are given to help you cope with the difficulties of life, and to help other empaths.
Book 2: Why are some people empaths?
What is the science behind this?
And why are some empaths more susceptible to addictions?
These and many other questions will be addressed in this brief guide. On top of that, you will learn more about narcissism versus empathy, how to become a more empathetic spouse, the dangers of social media, healing methods for empaths with traumatic memories, and what the difference is between empathic parenting and “rescue” parenting. All of these topics will help you understand empathy, empaths, and yourself better.
This is a great treasure of knowledge about human psychology.
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Empath - Camelia Hensen
Warriors
Chapter 1: Do You Have Empathy or Are You an Empath?
Simply because you show some empathy does not necessarily mean you're an empath. We have all heard about empathy, and maybe consider ourselves to be compassionate people.
Empathy means being in tune to other people's emotions and life situations. A compassionate person could be moved by a scenario in a sort of heart-tugging, emotional way that ultimately generates kind, caring, and understanding words and actions. For instance, it has to do with extending a suitable reaction when a person loses a job, or expressing excitement when a good friend announces her pregnancy-- even if both are circumstances that might have never impacted you personally.
A New Yorker article mentions that empathy
is a making of the German Einfühlung
or a feeling into
that involves the ethical implications of feeling our way into the lives of others.
Then there is being an empath, which describes a person who takes empathy a considerable step farther. An empath is able to literally feel and handle other individuals' feelings as though they are experiencing those emotions themselves.
So, can you conclude that having empathy instantly suggests that you are an empath? After all, most compassionate people or empaths feel deeply for other people's obstacles and successes. Does this really make them empaths?
The short answer: Yes and no.
Being an empath is all about having empathy, but on an entirely deeper level, explains Judith Orloff, M.D., author of The Empath's Survival Guide: Life Techniques for Sensitive Individuals. In essence, Orloff clarifies, empaths feel on much more powerful level than empathetic people. Take her test to see if you happen to be undoubtedly an empath.
The Difference Between Empathy and Being an Empath
She distinguishes between regular empathy
in which an individual's heart goes out to another, and being an empath, in which those feelings exist on a much higher spectrum. Empaths not only feel for others, but soak up those feelings in their own system,
says Orloff, whose private practice is in Santa Monica, California.
In addition, empaths are usually able to detect unspoken feelings as well, making use of subtle energy fields that originate around other people's bodies. Energy absorption takes place and a strong noticing experience starts. Depending on the kind of energy-- whether around a cheerful, happy individual or around a fearful, anxiety-ridden individual-- an empath will feel deeply, often experiencing shifts in state of mind and energy levels.
Obviously, this pleads the question of how an empath can take care of themselves. After all, in addition to experiencing their own emotions, they are absorbing other individuals' emotions. This can take a toll on them, especially in circumstances that leave them drained. Orloff clarifies that it's not uncommon for empaths to experience a myriad of physical signs as they handle so many intense feelings, and that includes stomach and headaches.
How Empaths Can Care for Themselves
1. Distinguish Between Your Emotions and Everyone Else's.
Orloff clarifies that it is essential for empaths to take a step back when interacting with others to determine whether what they're feeling is coming from their own feelings or that of others. I always ask patients to ask themselves, 'Is the emotion mine or that of another individual?'
she says. It is necessary to learn more about, and listen to, your body. Recognizing how you feel previously and after interactions is key.
2. Enjoy Being an Empath.
Sure, you are soaking up a lot of emotion in addition to managing your own, but that is usually an advantage. I would not give up being an empath for anything,
Orloff states.
She says that empaths are often filled with generosity and compassion, are gifted, feel a deep connection to animals and the earth, form deep friendships, enjoy nature, and value intimate discussions. Empaths, she adds, are supporting people who enjoy helping others and want to see others happier.
She also advises not focusing on the many negative myths that typically surround empaths such as people who say they're being too sensitive
or need to develop a thicker skin.
Embrace who you are and ignore negative words from other people who may not totally comprehend and really appreciate the way you experience things so deeply.
3. ... However, Be Aware of Toxic Relationships and Other Issues.
While empaths enjoy helping others, sometimes people-pleasing habits develop, or they end up being codependent, says Orloff.
One common relationship she sees form is between an empath and a