I just found this sight tonight. I was looking for more info on "Sensitives" and after a little reading, I realized what I have experienced is more that of a so called "Empath". I get all the normal feelings with people, that comes strong and overwhelming, but I also get feelings from places, structures, rooms, etc. There is a area in my apt. Complex that always makes me feel scared and sad. Somehow I know a woman was raped there, but I don't know when. I feel areas with high spirit activity. I feel the mood of animals and can tell if they are happy or sick, etc. Just accepting what I am is hard. I am Catholic and wear a lot of crosses. I feel more protected with them on. I get sick very easy with bad news or around too many negative persons. I can tell if someone is lying to me too.
I have experienced these things all my life, I just did not know there was a name for it. I have watched episodes of "Physic Kids" and I am amazed at how the talented and gifted they are. I wish I knew what all this was a long time ago but better late than never. I am most whole outside and around nature and children... Something pure and calm about it... My mom always called me a "sensitive" child but I don't think she even knows how much so.
Oddly enough, I have suffered from my own health issues since I was born. My mom always tells me that I have not one, but a football team of Angels helping me and watching over me. I have had literally so many near death experiences where I should have died and didn't that is very very wild. At the last minute, something always protects me.
I feel if I am supposed to live on this Earth, with this "thing", I might as well use it to help others... I am big on volunteer work... I love helping others so that part is easy. The part this is not easy is WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE... AND WHAT AM I...AN EMPATH, OR SENSITIVE and HOW DO I USE IT TO HELP OTHERS AND NOT LET IT HURT ME?
Thanks,
PHXempath
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To protect yourself, sit quietly for a moment in a chair, back straight and take in a few deep breaths. Breathe deeply in and hold it a few minutes and then exhale it quickly. This feels so good that you'll soon be doing this automatically when ever you are picking up on vibes from others, including animals and also places.
Also, imagine a light enveloping you, from slightly above your head to beneath your feet. This light can also thought of a bubble, and any vibes that are not healthy for you will bounce off and not affect you.
Now, again, I'll say, it is not foolproof, but it does help tremendously.
I pick up on peoples energies so easily, that even reading peoples stories can affect me. Television shows and movies are just as bad for me. Places too--and yes, I seem to be able to connect to animals as well.
Hopefully these ideas will also help each of you.