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Anempathis a person highly attuned to the feelings and emotions of those around them.
Empaths feel what another person is feeling at a deep emotional level.
Instead, being an empath extends to actually taking those feelings on.
Verywell / Laura Porter
What Are Signs of an Empath?
How can you tell if you might be an empath?
Intuition
Empaths also tend to have a great sense of intuition.
They trust their instincts and often go with their gut when making decisions.
Caring
People who describe themselves as empaths also tend to care greatly about others.
Because of this, people may describe them as tender or warm-hearted.
However, this tendency can sometimes make it challenging for empaths to set boundaries with others.
And at what level would you qualify yourself as an empath?
Judith Orloffsasks, Do I often feel like I dont fit in?
while self-proclaimed empathTara Meyer-Robsonasks if you have trouble watching the news or find sad movies overwhelming.
What Is an Empath Disorder?
This can result in a reduced understanding of emotions and the emotional state of others.
Benefits of Being an Empath
Is being an empath a good thing?
There are some obvious benefits to being highly attuned to other people’s emotional experiences.
This can make you a better partner and friend and helpstrengthen your relationships.
Being this attuned also means you canspot a liarfrom a mile away.
Empaths dont have to worry aboutbeing taken advantage ofbecause they arent easily tricked or manipulated.
Its not hard to imagine how quickly that could become exhausting in certain prefs.
It may also be difficult for empaths to unwind if they are constantly carrying the emotions of others.
Finally, there may be some people who are uncomfortable with how easily you seem to read them.
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Or it might mean finding music or ameditationroutine that can help you to reset and establish your center again.
This wont be easy, ascreating boundarieslikely doesnt come naturally to empaths who are so driven to help.
But establishing healthy boundaries is necessary for everyones mental health and well-beingperhaps especially for empaths.
You may want to start practicing meditation to best learn how to do this.
There are some people you cant help, and some people you are better off staying away fromthats okay.
Finally, seeking the help of a professional is never a bad idea.
Find out which option is the best for you.
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