Any other Empathics here?

[kaninshadow]

Woo! first post! *warning: I usually go off on tangents* Everywhere I go, I"m constantly bombarded by other's emotions. I don't see auras, but I feel their "glow". Shared dreams are fun. *yes, this post will mostly be in the form of stream of consciousness* hehe, There's nothing better than hugging; warm and comforting both physically and spiritually. To me, the phrase "I know how you feel" takes a different meaning. No matter how much someone tries to hide their emotions, I need only to touch to understand. Sometimes I cannot distinguish my own from other's feelings well anyways, I've read a few topics concerning "psychic vampires" in these forums... I believe those can pose a threat due to my nature of unconsciously draining/giving my emotions/energy to others. How would someone umm... go about "raising defenses" in case of... parasitic entities? o yeah, as the topic title says, is anyone else on this board also "sensitively sensitive"?

[ClouD]

I'm staying away from you. You sound dangerous.

[seeker28]

To sucessfully block if you are empathic you have to develop mental disipline. This takes time and practice. I recomend thinking up an image of some sort of wall or barrier that makes a lot of sense to you. I like to imagine that I am wearing a raincoat that repels intrusions. Think about the way that this barrier will look, feel, smell, ect. Then spend time everyday imagining building (or putting on) this barrier and while you do focus on your intention that it stop the intruding emotions. Think about how it will look or feel when they are blocked. Imagine your barrier sucessfully blocking the emotions. If your mind wanders while doing this simply bring your mind back to the barrier. Then, when you are out and about and you find other's emotions intruding think about your barrier. Focus on it stopping the emotions. This can be very hard, especially if you have to hold a conversation, etc. But keep practicing, and over time it will get easier.

[Jaylor]

It's hard to explain what I do to try and close off other's emotions. I sort of picture a divide between myself and the other person/people. I think of the energy that must be passing from the other person to me, and I think of a repelling wall, some sort of psychic barrier, if you will, and usually that lets me separate my emotions from the people I am around.

[Fergie1]

I'm staying away from you. You sound dangerous. lol!

[kaninshadow]

Is this sarcasm? satire? joshing? or are you serious? I'm staying away from you. You sound dangerous. Except for when I act a medium, how can I be dangerous? (well, to others besides myself)

[kaninshadow]

To sucessfully block if you are empathic you have to develop mental disipline. This takes time and practice. I recomend thinking up an image of some sort of wall or barrier that makes a lot of sense to you. I like to imagine that I am wearing a raincoat that repels intrusions. Think about the way that this barrier will look, feel, smell, ect. Then spend time everyday imagining building (or putting on) this barrier and while you do focus on your intention that it stop the intruding emotions. Think about how it will look or feel when they are blocked. Imagine your barrier sucessfully blocking the emotions. If your mind wanders while doing this simply bring your mind back to the barrier. Then, when you are out and about and you find other's emotions intruding think about your barrier. Focus on it stopping the emotions. This can be very hard, especially if you have to hold a conversation, etc. But keep practicing, and over time it will get easier. It's hard to explain what I do to try and close off other's emotions. I sort of picture a divide between myself and the other person/people. I think of the energy that must be passing from the other person to me, and I think of a repelling wall, some sort of psychic barrier, if you will, and usually that lets me separate my emotions from the people I am around. 0_o thanks. i sorta-kinda understand. It will be a bit difficult due to my lack of focus (got distracted several times already whilst typing this sentence).

[King K]

Empathy? That "skill" seems to have developed naturally on me, but I doubt that it is an "extraordinary" thing, as anyone can develop that skill, but a big portion of people don't, I personally feel that empathy causes people to act more maturely and not to do things to others that you don't want to be done to you. I can't stand to be close to a person that is emotionally "suffering", I'm way too empathic, it's very annoying sometimes.

[LucidFlanders]

I can read off people if i understand the situation.

[ClouD]

Is this sarcasm? satire? joshing? or are you serious? just a joke

[vintagevixen44]

Did you mean to type Empathic vs. Emphatic under your name I am very empathic . . . I have always been that way, but I think it is getting stronger somehow. With certain people its actually very strong. I have one friend who I have a strong connection with and I can tell how that person is feeling even if we are chatting online . . . sad, happy, stressed, tried, excited, etc. I'm not exactly sure how I do it . . . I just "feel" it and I always ask "are you tired?" and I'm always on the mark with it. Does anyone else experience this??

[♥Mark]

Oh, I am. I always need to know what mood someone is in so I know how best to ruin it.

[Jaylor]

I think you'll find a lot of responces here by people who are like this as well, pretty much because those who can will be interested and reply, and those who can't won't be here. But I think it is indeed a small percentage of people who can actually do this. I, personally, can't tell as well online as I can from physically being near a person, but I have a friend who is like that - seems to always know even if you haven't even said anything yet.

[Aryaxon]

If i stay in near proximity to someone i tend to take on there personality. Also ive always been able to feel how someone else is feeling.

[walrus]

And here in lies the beauty of the internet where empaths such as myself, and others in this thread can be around people without being sucked into their energy field. Glad to know others are here to share in what is both a blessing, and a curse

[ClouD]

Everyone can do this. Empathy streches further than just people. Meh... i'm not gonna rant about what i believe.

[The Cusp]

If you want some insight on empathy check out this thread. http://www.dreamviews.com/community/...ad.php?t=46091 I think empathy has a lot to do with the vibrational states Aquanina is talking about.

[Seeker]

I am an empath, it is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because I am always in tune with a persons feelings and therefore generally know what to say to help them, a curse because it is a huge drain on me energy and can often leave me feeling depressed. Walling it off is one way to handle it, just make sure you do not become cold in the process. Empaths are more susceptable to burnout and suicide.

[DeadDollKitty]

http://www.dreamviews.com/community/...ad.php?t=30411 (just for the record )

[kaninshadow]

Did you mean to type Empathic vs. Emphatic under your name I was wondering if anyone would pick up on this I want to be a linguist. Wordplay is my game of choice, so why let it be limited to my 4 inherited tongues. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emphatic vs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empathic I am an empath, it is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because I am always in tune with a persons feelings and therefore generally know what to say to help them, a curse because it is a huge drain on me energy and can often leave me feeling depressed. Walling it off is one way to handle it, just make sure you do not become cold in the process. Empaths are more susceptible to burnout and suicide. "Walling it off" doesn't work too well, everything gets too quiet; i love the chaos. I have another suggestion: no matter what you receive, joy, sadness, melancholy, fear, joviality, malice.... send back love... *loses train of thought*

[Mman19]

Well Kanin, I guess you could try meditation, that usually seems to help stuff.

[G0MPgomp]

Connect with a souce.. Give the energy away freely, then noone can steal it.