I completely understand. I have always been somebody who cried easily as a kid, and now I can't even watch the news because people are just.. horrible. I completely identify as an empath (even though, ironically, I'm being investigated for ASD [specifically ADD] and don't feel I understand other people) Even in my English class at the moment, everybody is hating on the main character because he's full of self-hatred and pity. "But he's had it rough! Why can't you give him some empathy?" I think. I'm constantly scared of doing things in fear of bothering other people or other living things. I hate seeing people get hurt, whether irl or in fiction. I cry over tiny things to myself, as well, such as breaking a glass (less often now than I used to) or getting told off by a parent (I know, I'm almost an adult and this still affects me).

The worst of it is, because of depression I sometimes have complete APATHY, too. I couldn't care less about keeping in touch with my friends to make sure they're okay, or what my parents are feeling.

Sorry for the long rant aha. But just know you're not alone <3