While having the ability to feel the emotions of others can be a helpful tool in life, sometimes
being a super empath (or any empath for that matter), can come with it’s difficulties.
Not only can this 6th sense become extremely exhausting and taxing on an empath's social
battery, but it can also affect their lives in many other negative ways, all in which
we discuss in today’s video.
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Today we’ll be talking about the downsides of being a super empath that no one talks
about.
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Number 1: You feel like you’re always putting on an act
Since super-empaths have deep intuitive knowledge and understanding of how others are feeling
at all times, they can easily change the way they act in order to fit in with the general
energy of others.
In fact, not only are super-empaths able to do this, but they actually have an automatic
tendency to put on an act in order to make others feel happy and comfortable in their
presence.
For example, a high-energy group may cause a super-empath to become the clown to get
a rise out of everyone, while in a more mellow group, the super-empath can become slow-moving
and gentle.
While the act of absorbing the emotions of others can easily serve as one of an empath's
greatest strengths as it allows them to create deep connections with others by relating to
them on their level, it can also be considered one of a super-empaths biggest burdens.
This is because, when you spend your days fluctuating moods and personalities according
to those around you, you can seemingly forget who you are when you’re no longer influenced
by the energies of others.
This can make it especially difficult for these empaths to fully distinguish their emotional
opinions on matters compared to that of others.
Plus, it can also make others question the genuinity of the super-empath’s true personality
as close friends and family may pick up on the fluctuating personality depending on who’s
around.
Number 2: You feel called to help every single person you meet
This is when empaths of all kinds begin to question whether high-empathic abilities are
considered a blessing or a curse.
While it’s extremely rewarding for a super-empath to be able to really help someone out of a
sticky situation, it’s easier said than done.
In fact, it’s not the act of helping that’s difficult, it’s knowing when to stop putting
your energy into the same situation, and knowing when to stop taking on new problems that need
to be solved.
Empaths of all kinds have an intuitive push to not only feel out when others need a helping
hand or a listening ear, but to immediately jump into action to wipe people’s worries
clean.
Family, friends, and even strangers on the street, an empath would never hesitate to
run into action.
However, there comes a time when helping becomes less rewarding and more taxing on the energy
of the empath themselves.
This is why setting boundaries around empathic abilities is so incredibly important for the
mental health and well-being of these intuitive creatures.
Super-empaths need to know that they aren’t being called to solve the world’s problems.
Number 3: You only want to see the good in people
If you’re a super empath yourself, you’ll know that you can be blindsided by the negative
aspects of people.
Because super-empaths are so understanding of people’s behaviors, they can easily see
the reasoning behind the negative aspects behind certain personalities.
While this allows them to effectively help and understand others who need it the most,
it can also attract people who take advantage of the empathetic nature of the super empath.
For example, the forgiving nature of a super empath can call for narcissists friendships
and relationships because empaths can be easily convinced by someone’s point of view.
Since narcissists are so reliant on people who can easily be persuaded and forgiving,
an empath tends to be their perfect prey.
This somewhat biased nature can also make super-empaths seem like they are in some ways
playing the devil’s advocate, by sticking up for people who have done wrong in the past.
While empaths are never trying to stir the pot, they do want to make it clear to other
people that poor choices don't always make someone a bad person.
But on the flipside, super empaths need to understand that not everyone has their best
intentions in mind, and sometimes poor choices are a great reason to distance themselves
from others.
Number 4: You can become easily distracted in social settings
While most empaths love to connect with others, it can be especially difficult to stay grounded
and attentive when in large social settings.
Because super-empaths are intuitively in constant analyzing mode, they tend to get distracted
by picking up on the body language, conversations, and energies of other people around them.
Although most empaths are great communicators in smaller groups and 1-on-1 settings, too
many energies in one place can be especially difficult for a super-empath to navigate through.
For example, they can easily become distracted in their conversations because they see someone
sitting by themselves, or because they can see the heated tension between the arguing
couple across the room.
In fact, a perfect place for a super-empath at a large social gathering would be on the
sidelines watching people interact.
This is because large groups are not only distracting, but too much socializing for
a super-empath can quickly drain their social battery and have them feeling exhausted.
Number 5: You can’t shut it off
Although some experienced intuitives are able to set the proper boundaries around their
empathetic gifts, most empaths and super-empaths have their empathetic gifts on autopilot.
This means even if an empath is overburdened with obligations, they have no means of saying
no to new opportunities that require their empathic abilities.
They can be running late for picking up their children from school and still make the time
to help the old lady cross the road, because they can imagine what it’s like being in
her shoes.
This lack of empathetic control can also cause super empaths to know things they others wouldn’t
want them to know otherwise.
For example, a super-empath may call their friend out on being noticeably annoyed and
unhappy in a romantic relationship before their friend was willing or able to see it
for themselves.
And since emotions are a touchy subject for some people, being called out on your feelings
before you fully understand them can make people feel extremely vulnerable and uncomfortable,
even if the empath sees the situation as blatantly obvious.
So, in other words, for a super-empath to not fully understand how to use their empathic
abilities to their advantage, is similar to being a slave to their gifts rather than the
master of them.
Number 6: You may feel the physical symptoms of others
Many super empaths are also what is known as a physical empath.
That’s right..
Some super empaths not only pick up on and absorb the emotions of others, but they also
can feel the physical pains of the people around them.
For example, if a super empath spent the day with a coworker who was complaining about
a migraine, they can be sure that they will feel some pressure in their head as well.
Some super empaths can actually feel a physical symptom when watching a movie or listening
to a story where someone is injured or sick.
This is why it’s advised for super-empaths to avoid watching violent news, and gory films
all together.
While it can definitely be annoying to unwillingly feel the physical sensations of other’s
suffering, it’s not always the negative symptoms of others that affect this rare empath.
In fact, they can feel positive physical emotions like the feeling of euphoria when spending
time with a new honey-moon phased couple or the energizing feeling of having a motivated
gym partner.
It’s when a super-empath can use these gifts to their advantage that they can truly find
happiness and power.
Well, that's it for today, psych-os.
Are you a super empath, and if so, do you relate to these downsides?
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