Empath Emerging

I know that I am psychic to an extent and lately I've been feeling like an empath, responding to a lot people's emotions. At first I didn't notice it, but then the more I felt happy or sad, I realized that it was the people around me. Although I get a feeling that I might be giving off emotions to people as well, as in if I feel upset and moody, they end up that way too.

I'm not too concerned about the giving part because it doesn't always work. However the feelings are getting a bit overwhelming. I am controlling my feelings as much as I can. I try to stay away from people who make me weak or depressed and try to hang out with friends who make me laugh.

Is it possible that I am a vampire-empath? I mean, is it possible to suck the emotions so much from the room that at the end of the day, everyone's emotions change? I really want to get this under control. Don't get me wrong it is great and all, and I am accepting it but I don't want my friends to be so affected. It usually happens if they stay for more than a few hours.

Also, I need help with another problem. I have these thoughts, like visionary dreams, perhaps its just my mind overworking itself. It doesn't hurt but it's just disappointing to only see them as dreams and not reality. None of them are bad they are just about me, and where I see myself. The dream or idea or thought or vision or whatever you want to call it, changes as time moves on.

So anyone out there who can help me with my psychic-empathy ability, it would be more than appreciated. I don't like the mood swings, I feel weak and tired all the time.