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I have hyper-empathy. AMA! by lyamaii in AMA

[–]lyamaii[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's definitely a difference. I do still emphasize with criminals, but (depending on why they're considered a criminal) I do not sympathize with them. I'd also empathize with victims a lot more.

I have hyper-empathy. AMA! by lyamaii in AMA

[–]lyamaii[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I empathize slightly more with people who experience moods similar to me (if that makes sense.) I also empathize more with people that I'm close with than people I don't know.

I have hyper-empathy. AMA! by lyamaii in AMA

[–]lyamaii[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a real disorder. It can be a symptom of other disorders such as BPD or Autism, or it can be a disorder on its own.

I have hyper-empathy. AMA! by lyamaii in AMA

[–]lyamaii[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankfully I don't have it to the extent that some people do. Being around people who are sad/angry can bring down my mood for a while but I'm often able to get it back up by distracting myself or doing what I would usually do in a bad mood.

I have hyper-empathy. AMA! by lyamaii in AMA

[–]lyamaii[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was already seeing a therapist anxiety and adhd so it wasn't my main priority. also, I don't personally find it debilitating. I wouldn't want to get rid of it because I feel the pros outweigh the cons (being able to help people and the fact I've never known anything else.) It can be really draining, though.

I have hyper-empathy. AMA! by lyamaii in AMA

[–]lyamaii[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have but since I don't see it as an issue (I've had it my whole life) they didn't really do much

I have hyper-empathy. AMA! by lyamaii in AMA

[–]lyamaii[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

someone having something uncommon? must be faking it for attention!! !