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What is an Empath?
As I'm doing more research on this question, I'm noticing that one of the few differences between a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and an Empath is that Empath's can absorb others' energy. So, if you think of being at your house chillin' and then getting a phone call from a friend that is 'griping' about their day...we would all of a sudden feel very stressed like 'we' were feeling this same emotion even though we are not (it's only because a person is telling us about how 'they' feel!) We (empaths) are so much like sponges since we absorb everyone else's emotions and energy. Other than this fact, there are many similarities between HSP's and Empath's.
This is why Introverts and in addition HSP's and Empath's need to recharge as much as possible and to 'protect' and conserve our energy!
Dr. Orloff has been called the “godmother of the empath movement.”
Copy and pasted from Dr. Judith Orloff's website from this link --> drjudithorloff.com/quizzes/are-you-an-empath-20-question-self-assessment-test/
"Are you an empath? Have you ever been told that you’re “too sensitive” or need to toughen up? Do you feel exhausted and anxious after being in crowds or around certain people? Do you have a sensitivity to light, sound, and smells? Or perhaps it takes you longer to wind down after a long day at work? If you answered, “yes” to these questions you may be an empath."
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Elizabeth
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Show Notes and Mentions:
Dr. Judith Orloff's book:
The Empath's Survival Guide
https://www.introvertdear.com (podcast too w/the same name -- so good!!!)
https://www.psychcentral.com/blog/life-goals/2020/01/empath-highly-sensitive#Empaths-and-HSPs:-Differences
Are you a Highly Sensitive Person (self-test) per Dr. Elaine Aron's website.
She coined the term highly sensitive person back in the 90's!
https://www.hsperson.com
Why any of this matters?
It makes a difference in how we recharge, in how much we need to recharge and for our general well-being and overall Mental Health. And if you're an HSP in addition (test above) -- you'll need to recharge even more.
Highly Sensitive Refuge Article explaining what the difference is between an Introvert, a Highly Sensitive Person and an Empath:
https://www.highlysensitiverefuge.com/empaths-highly-sensitive-people-introverts/
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