Could I Be Empathic?

I was actually referring to the title, everyone can be empathetic, it's whether or not it's a psychical manifestation or not 😜

But kudos to you for admitting the typo:)

Cinnamonwarlock 😊

Cin. If that empathy-empath comment was for me, I would like you to know that was a typo, and that once again I agree with you.

for one, I would like to really emphasise that empathy is an emotion of helping. What you're really asking about is being an EMPATH. (noun)

Okay, basically you seem to have the ability. Your connection to animals seems to be something natural, you can choose to pursue it or just specialise in people OR both. To strengthen I really suggest that you start small.

Always on animals, as you just said - their emotions are very basic. This way you can develop your power.

My order: Ants; birds; dogs/cats; babies; people.

I think you'll always find animals easier than people and might I just add that you could easily become a medium for pets. A lot of people want to connect with passed on animals and there is a shortage of people who possess or at the very least, pursue, this ability.

Make sure you don't cross the fine line of privacy, never read someone's thoughts (which you will ultimately progress to as an empath) without their permission.

Also, as with every empath, temporarily closing off your chakras and putting a forcefield around yourself will stop you being receptive to emotions that are ill for your health.

E-mail me at chris1234tophay AT gmail DOT com if you wish to know how.

Sorry that this post is long and still lacking some detail, everyone on this forum seems to be an empath and so I have half a mind to copy and paste my comments 😜

Hope all this helps (if you got through it)

Cinnamonwarlock 😊

Hello cassie rose,
Your description about attending a school dance is a perfectly classic example of the toll your empathy can have on your life. Knowing that these are only 'symptoms' that need to be dealt with in order for you to have a more positive experience is a relief I'll bet.
Personally, I love the way Caitylin explains her 'cleansing' technic. Just reading it made me feel good. 😊
For a positive story on how your gift can have an uplifting effect on you and those around you I've left a link to another story on this site that you might enjoy, along with the book whitebuffalo recommended. 😉 '

Http://www.psychic-experiences.com/real-psychic-story.php?story=6336

I almost chuckled a bit at Rev's descriptions of some of the benefits of being physically emphatic. I used to think how cool it would be to be able to feel... Without the "real" effects.
Imagine my surprise, and disappointment when my MIND knew I was "intoxicated", but my body acted perfectly straight. And then my fear, and confusion when I felt my ear "close off" and began to lose my hearing in my right ear.
Anyway: Cassie, I really like Rose Rosetree's book Empowered by Empathy: 25 Ways to Fly in Spirit. It is an in-depth account of harnessing, and learning from what we already have. There is even a chapter on how to turn your empathy off (which can be a sanity saver).
May I suggest you check out http://www.psychicbutsane.com/empathy/is-overactive-empathy-ruining-your-life? Pay attention to the second page. That is in how to turn OFF overactive (or unwanted, at the moment) empathy.
Thank you.

Actually Rook I have to disagree with you disagreeing with Rev. He is what you would call a physical empathy. Its where you feel the physical emotions of someone else (like pain). So drunkenness isn't our of the question.

cassie_rose,

Pardon me a moment...

Yo...RW,

Being Empathic does not mean you 'feel drunk' around drunk people, nor do you 'feel the effects' of those on drugs...

What it means is you feel their emotions... And in the case of either (Drunk or Stoned) that can be a very, very bad ride as either can 'enhance' the way a person experiences their own emotions...

You know... The mean drunk? The paranoid drug user... Empaths 'FEEL' the 'anger' or experience the 'paranoia' and that is not 'good' nor indeed 'fun'.

You also state "Either way learn to harness your powers correctly and it can be a great tool of persuasion and manipulation especially when it comes to job interviews."

I can agree with part of your statement if you "learn to harness your powers correctly" that's true enough... We should learn to harness and use our 'gifts' correctly... But not to "persuade or for the manipulation of others"... If we do this we have taken away another persons 'free will' and that is very, VERY WRONG indeed.

Now, cassie... Sorry about that. Do you know anything about shileding yourself? Have you asked anyone else for help, or is this the first place you have come to? There are many people here who can help and/or many books out there if you prefere to be self-taught... Ask any questions you may have and we here on the site will do our best to help you... As well as keep the Trolls at bay. 😆

Respectfully,

Rook

I know how you feel and I feel exactly the same things. Growing up and on the job sucks and it's like your completely numb to any emotion of your own and the worst is being stuck next to that super emotional person at work or in school. Cassie I do have to say it can be a lot of fun if you approach it right. You can feel drunk and not have a drop in your system if you hang with drunk friends although I don't know how good being a sober cab would be especially trying to explain to the cop that it's your psychic abilities that have you swerving and not drugs or alcohol, or if you ride the city bus sitting next to the crackhead is a good time and you have none of the adverse health effects. Either way learn to harness your powers correctly and it can be a great tool of persuasion and manipulation especially when it comes to job interviews. Hope that helped a little bit.

You know what you are and what you are not. No one can tell you that, but we can reassure and affirm what your heart and mind already tell you. In my opinion you sound like an empath to me. Its a hard road. People who use the dark side of the spirit seem to have it easier because they can destroy the evil they see. However, I personally like the mother aspect of God. A friend likes the Child/earthly aspect best. All three ways are acceptable and good. You can chose which you prefer or practice using all three. Here are stories of other empaths who still check this site, (mine is included:) there are tons of stories just research it.

Http://www.psychic-experiences.com/real-psychic-story.php?story=6320

Http://www.psychic-experiences.com/real-psychic-story.php?story=6336

Yes, you are an empath. I think that's the only ability I can see in your story. I've encountered similar things to what you have.
You need to keep yourself cleansed so you don't get too drained and keep yourself shielded so that negative emotions don't spill onto you and feel as though they are attacking you.
To cleanse, I visualise that a waterfall falls onto me, washed through my body and leaves, spreading into the Earth, leaving me cleansed, energized and fresh. To shield myself I visualise a white light surrounding my body which protects me of negative things.
If you ever get too overwhelmed, just lift your head up and push those emotions away. Create a happy emotion and pretend you aren't being affected by the negative ones. I know this is hard and you may feel like your too down to feel happy, but after you put in the effort, it will be worth it and you will feel much better.
After you have the hang of this you will probably know a bit more about your ability. Stay posotive about learning about it and tell yourself you can do it. That's what I've been doing so far and I am slowly getting there, but I'm sure someone else has a better idea.
About the connection to animals: This is because they can feel quite strongly that you are a friend and that they can also communicate with you. Of course your dog will not be able to give you full sentences because it does not speak english. You will be able to communicate better with images and emotions. (I also have a connection with animals but not so much that I can communicate with them... At least, not yet)
To meditate, all you need to do is quieten the mind. You need to relax and think of nothing. I sit outside by myself (actually in a tree) and I let my surroundings relax me. I listen to the sounds of the bugs and animals, and the trees moving in the wind. Meditating will get easier the more you do it.

Hope this helps.

❤ Caitylin