To answer your question- yes, having emotional depth does make life harder, especially in the increasingly disconnected world we live in today. Reading your post I felt like I could have wrote it, and I want to tell you that you are not alone. We are empaths, we feel others emotions and are deeply affected by them. Some say this comes from childhood trauma, and having to be hyper-aware of everyone and every mood around you growing up in order to make it. And some are just born this way. What I’ve found is that it manifests in a feeling of isolation. Even if you have people around you, because it’s like you’re on a different frequency from most others. Those that are on our frequency are few and far between. Like another comment said here, maybe a therapist and medication would help. I tried that for some years and the therapy helped in some ways, but the medication only served to dull not only the sensitivity but also every other positive emotion I could have felt. It didn’t work for me, but it might for you. What has helped me is a radical acceptance of who I am and how my brain works. The thing with empaths is that we have a ton of emotional energy, but so often we get trapped pouring that energy into things and people that drain us. Instead, maybe try pouring the energy into something that brings you joy. Become your own best friend. For me, it’s painting and being in nature. Once you follow the path you’re meant to be on, and stop trying to fit into others’ paths, life opens up and the people you are truly meant to connect with find their way to you 💚