Do you ever walk into a room and suddenly feel heavy, anxious, or sad, even though you were feeling fine five minutes ago? Or do you find yourself physically exhausted after listening to a friend vent? If so, you might not just be a “good listener”; you might actually be an empath.
Being an empath is different from having empathy. While empathy is the ability to understand someone’s feelings, being an empath means you actually absorb those feelings into your own body. You are like an emotional sponge in a world full of spills. Although this is a gift, it can also be a massive burden if you don’t know how to protect your energy. Here are eight signs that you are absorbing other people’s stress.
