Dear Escapists,
I consider myself to be quite empathic with people. It is a gift and a talent i've been able to use with various people who are having problems, using my skills to see life from their point of view and help them if possible.
But i'm beginning to think my gift is more of a curse. I don't seem to be able to filter it any more, I'm stuck being able to feel when people are unhappy and consequently it makes me unhappy and so on. Its a cycle of pain (at the risk of sounding emo) and i'm not sure how to fix it.
Are there any other empaths out there who have the same problems who can lend me advice?
I've got such a bloody headache!
I consider myself to be quite empathic with people. It is a gift and a talent i've been able to use with various people who are having problems, using my skills to see life from their point of view and help them if possible.
But i'm beginning to think my gift is more of a curse. I don't seem to be able to filter it any more, I'm stuck being able to feel when people are unhappy and consequently it makes me unhappy and so on. Its a cycle of pain (at the risk of sounding emo) and i'm not sure how to fix it.
Are there any other empaths out there who have the same problems who can lend me advice?
I've got such a bloody headache!