Weird, inexplicable things

It's probably just a silly thing, but whenever I'm in a bad mood, things tend to go really badly the whole day. And it's not only with me, it's with my mom who's at work all day and even with my boyfriend who lives pretty far away. People always say how sensitive I am, but it's strange because when someone embarrasses themselves I feel the embarrassment as if it were happening to me. It's the same with someone who's angry or hurt to the point where it's unnatural for it to effect me so much, even after the person in question isn't near me anymore.

However, it usually only happens for the negative emotions most of the time. Maybe because those feelings are the most dominant? It's really hard not to be negative when negativity is all I feel from people most of the time.

It's a little overwhelming and every time I go anywhere I feel emotionally exhausted. Is this normal? Anyone else have strange things like this happen to them?

 

It's called being an empath..... Is it "normal"? Not for everybody, but it is real.....

 

Yeah, I've heard of that, I just didn't think I could be one. It's ironic, because sometimes my mom even tells me I don't understand how she feels (whenever she talks to me about what's bothering her) but she is very wrong.

My boyfriend noticed that sometimes I get all stoic when we're in a place where there's a lot of people, but it's because my mind is racing and he thinks something is wrong. And other times when someone really negative comes around (like my sister) I have no patience because she doesn't even need to speak and I know she's in a bad mood and I have to leave or I get extremely stressed just feeling her energy.

I'm most at peace when I'm in a room by myself, or with my boyfriend because I'm very comfortable with him since we're so in sync. A reason we're so good together is because he's very down to earth, and mellow. He calms me.

 

Good that you have someone like him..... What you are discribing, though is being an empath. Some can block it out (emotions of others) some can't and become recluses.....

 

The thing is, I don't want to block it out completely. Sometimes it helps me with understanding people. People always feel at home with me, to tell me things and I can help them. But I also don't want to lose my mind. lol

 

Supposedly there are protection methods that you can turn on and off, like blocking the "mass" when in a crowded place, or turning it on when you need to feel in a one on one situation.

I've never figured out how to make that work, though.

 

Really? How would you do that?

 

Meditation, grounding, talismans/crystals, etc...... Depends on your beliefs or spiritual background. Do a search for "spiritual shielding" or "Psychic Shielding" and find something that resonates with you.

 

Alright, I'll do that. Thanks a lot

 

I been in your boat my whole life. I am very reclusive because of it but being sensitive like this has many many advantages.

 

So you made a whole thread in Weird, Bizarre and Mysterious to tell us all that you're a normal person. Thanks.

 

Yeah...what your describing is all stuff I can relate too, and I think most people can. I don't know why you all are calling it being "an empath"....I've always just called it being empathetic. Empathy is a human trait most of us have (except sociopaths, but they're not the majority). So, when does it become a noun? Just curious.

 

strange things you've encountered.

ABOUT 15 YRS AGO>
A 300 lb black dude sweepin the bullpen at Rikers Island- while singing show tunes from the top of his lungs-

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I never really connected this with why I am such a hermit now but it makes sense.

When I was much younger I remember friends coming by to talk to me about whatever issue was going on in their lives. I would listen and help and they would walk away on top of the world. I would walk away feeling like crap. It was like I internalized their pain.

I am still a good listener. I am better able to let go of the pain now but I also have a much smaller circle of friends.

 

Thanks for contributing nothing to the thread. :dupe:

 

It is way deeper than that, and it is something that someone (you) cannot understand because it is something you lack. No one can know what it truely feels like unless you have experienced it for a good amount of time... or your whole life which is my case.

 

I HAVE experienced it, my whole life in fact, thank you very much. I get horribly depressed/exhausted when I'm around certain depressed people/situations. I know exactly what the OP is talking about. I just don't think I'm as special as everybody else seems to think they are. It DOES exist, I'm not arguing that, but why does it have to be this exclusive thing that only a few people (you, of course) have? It's not a magical power. And I like how you presume I don't know what empathy feels like just because I define it differently. That's very "empathic" of you...

 

Very true I feel like I've known you for years:2thumbsup:

 

Hahaha I'm sorry but this was funny^

 

Something so weird happened this morning! I think I a finally able to manifest reality andfoundthesecret or part of it anyways... You take the reality youwantandlet it drift into your subconscious,thusforgettingaboutit... Thesis what happened... I promise....
Myalarmwas set for 5am for work, I woke up naturally at 430 go ughh I wanna sleep innnnn lol I fall back asleep ... Wake up forwhateellike two hours later... Then lay awake in bed for what felt like another 2 hours.... Then my alarm went off.... What the hell happened?

 

I learned something interesting that might be of help. when someone is not nice to us, it actually has a physiological response of constricting our blood vessels, raising the blood pressure etc, so bad for our health! Conversely when someone is nice to us, it opens the vessels and gives the body kind of a healthy flush. I learned that in my massage course. I completely believe it. Think how you feel when someone beeps their horn at you and your doing nothing wrong really. You can almost feel your vessel constrict, (along with the fist and lips)