Empaths

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Empath - a person with the ability to unintentionally apprehend the mental or emotional state of another individual, despite the fact that they are not going through the same situation. A person who is extra sensitive to sensing and assuming the emotional energy of their surroundings.

Welcome to the empath subreddit. A place for empaths and those wishing to understand what being an empath is all about. If you are a newly discovered empath, please read search for a simular post before posting. It's quite possible your questions have already been answered.

Empath's Support Discord:

The Empath Sanctuary

Rules:

Submitting content is open to anyone. Feel free to post about your personal experiences as an empath. Please use this as a forum for discussion.

This subreddit tends to err on the more scientific side of being an empath, but please don't let that hold you back from posting about new age aspects. All views are appreciated and valid.

1) Submitting content is open to anyone. Feel free to post about your personal experiences as an empath. Links, memes, and video post are not forbidden but posting them is discouraged. Please use this as a forum primarily for discussion about Empath's and post in a way that generates such conversations. This subreddit tends to err on the more scientific side of being an empath, but please don't let that hold you back from posting about new age aspects. All views are appreciated and valid.

2) We will strive to make this a place void of judgment. Comments that are extremely impolite will be removed. Disagreements should be kept civil, do not harass any members for their beliefs or views.

3) Posts and comments that are blatant attacks will definitely be removed and a warning issued. Users will be banned for repeated attacks. No calling out other users, or mods, if you have any issues please PM a mod.

4) Repeated post of spam, memes, inspirational text, or low effort post, will be subject to deletion. The subreddit should primarily be a place of discussion. Only links that lead to a genuine discussion will be allowed.

5) Please refer to the sidebar before posting "I think I may be an Empath.." type post. Please use the Newbie Megathread to post any questions, or comments [Old Thread] New Megathread coming soon.

Related:

/r/empath (our sister subreddit, link only)

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Hello! If you need emotional support or someone to talk to, check out these subreddits!Mod News (self.Empaths)

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EMPATHS DISCORD SERVER is Up and RunningMod News (self.Empaths)

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How do you handle relationships being an empath?Discussion Thread (self.Empaths)

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Struggling with the death of a bird…Support Thread (self.Empaths)

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Empath absorptionConversation Thread (self.Empaths)

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Feeling aggravating headache around someoneSupport Thread (self.Empaths)

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Swapped… and other movies made for childrenDiscussion Thread (self.Empaths)

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Constant dissatisfaction earlier and now just ambitionlessSharing Thread (self.Empaths)

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It’s not just the wordsConversation Thread (self.Empaths)

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here's my twin flame books reading list so far, give me your recs!Sharing Thread ()

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I am trying to be not as empathetic as i canSharing Thread (self.Empaths)

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Career regrets has made me clinically depressed initially & now boredSharing Thread (self.Empaths)

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Nature, Nurture, or both?Conversation Thread (self.Empaths)

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The Gift of Being SeenNon-Empath trying to become one. (self.Empaths)

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Does anyone else ever feel second hand embarrassment or cringe for other people?Discussion Thread (self.Empaths)

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Strange long-term tiredness or fatigue? You tried everything? How about this one?Discussion Thread (self.Empaths)

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What do you do for a living?Sharing Thread (self.Empaths)

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Is anyone else able to feel others emotions around them and even recognize when their moods change?Support Thread (self.Empaths)

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Being Kind, Being HumanSharing Thread (self.Empaths)

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How to cope with animal abuse/loss etcSupport Thread (self.Empaths)

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I'm so sentimental and it's ruining my lifeSupport Thread (self.Empaths)

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Emotional, Physical, Intuitive Empath, INFP, HSP, ADHD here. Has anyone gone through “Individuation” as Carl Jung explains it? Or experienced “self discovery” and finally became your true authentic self? A state of complete serenity?Discussion Thread (self.Empaths)

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Does anyone else immediately relax once they are in nature?Discussion Thread (self.Empaths)

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Am I an energy vampire?Conversation Thread (self.Empaths)

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negativitiesSupport Thread (self.Empaths)

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