What is an Empath?
Did you stumble upon this word recently? Empath. But wait, what is an Empath? Are Empaths real or something made up?
I had the exact same questions over 15 years ago. And back then, there was nothing “solid” about what an Empath is. In fact, Wikipedia still has a huge list of fictional characters called Empaths.
Yes, it’s weird. Yes, it sounds unbelievable. However, I knew it was affecting every aspect of my life. I’m a single mom, a software engineer and I barely survived my Empath awakening. It was brutal.
So I started writing about everything Empath, from how to help your Empath Children to a Ph.D. thesis in Metaphysics about the scientific basis of the Empath Experience©.
But more importantly, I wanted to share the solutions to the massive Empath side-effects I had been experiencing.
So here is my Everything Guide to Being an Empath.
May you find answers, acceptance, and new friends in the Empath home I built for you.
Am I an Empath?
Maybe you always know how other people feel?
Maybe you feel uncomfortable in large crowds and need alone time?
Maybe you carry everybody’s pain as if it was your own?
Definition
Empaths are emotionally sensitive people who sponge up the emotions of others.
We feel what they feel.
Help for Impaired Empaths©
I Can Feel Your Pain : How To Cope With Life As An Empath
Are you an Impaired Empath? Read this book! Built on 10 years of personal and professional experience, we’ll peek into the life of balanced Empaths, navigate the Empath Survival Program and review the possible science behind our emotional sensitivity.
The FREE Empath Survival Program
Feeling overwhelmed? Get relief RIGHT NOW with the Empath Survival Program©. Refined over 10 years of research, these techniques are a lifesaver to help you regain your emotional sanity.
Join Elise’s Empath Community
Founded in 2007, the Empath Community is the best place to get support from other Empaths! We’re also on Facebook
What kind of Empath am I?
Impaired Empaths© are easily overwhelmed— especially in crowded venues or when people are upset. They feel like the weight of the world is on their shoulders and can suffer from physical symptoms like exhaustion, headaches, and depression. Impaired Empaths can learn to manage their skills and alleviate these side effects..
Balanced Empaths can control the flow of emotions they pick up from others so it doesn’t overwhelm them. They have developed successful coping mechanisms as well as appropriate outlets for their Empath skills.
Professional Empaths are able to sort out and interpret complex emotional information accurately. They can use their skills as part of their career or provide readings to clients.Am I an Empath? Take the quiz!
COMMON EMPATH SKILL
People want to confide in you and tell you their problems
You’re very sensitive (others might say “too” sensitive)
COMMON EMPATH SIDE EFFECTS
You are overwhelmed or emotionally activated in crowds
You feel the urge to help people who are suffering
You have random mood swings (angry, sad, scared) that are unrelated to what’s happening in your life
Hi, my name is Elise and I’m an Empath…
Are Empaths real? I know it sounds crazy. I know you’re thinking this can’t possibly be true. But my own experience over the last 15 years has taught me this:
- If I ignore it, I feel depressed and overwhelmed.
- If I embrace it, I feel at peace and receive confirmations that it is accurate
That’s what makes it “real” for me… So no matter how crazy it sounds, I will keep providing everything you need to THRIVE as an Empath!
I have talked with thousands of empaths and witnessed that “ah-ah” moment when all the pieces come together: they finally understand what’s really happening to them and it all makes sense! I love that moment…
Still feel lost, stuck or confused? Get clarity with an Intuitive Reading or an Empath Coaching Session.
