How Do You Know If You Are A True Empath?

An empath is someone who can feel the emotions and energies of others strongly and is highly sensitive to the feelings of others. Empaths can easily perceive the moods, pain, joy or stress of people around them and experience them as if they were their own emotions.

Empaths have a natural inclination to understand and help others and are often strong intuitively.

Some signs that you are an empath may include:

You Get Tired in Crowded Environments

You can easily feel exhausted, especially in crowded places with intense emotional energies, such as shopping malls, concerts, etc. It can be tiring to feel like you're sucking the energy out of everyone around you.

You Prefer to Relax in Nature

Empaths feel more at peace and balanced in nature. Nature walks, the seaside, or forests are ideal places to recharge your batteries.

You Have Difficulty Saying No

Empaths care deeply about making others happy, and can put their own needs on the back burner. They often have a hard time saying no because they don't want to hurt others.

You Are Sensitive to Violence and Negative Energy

Empaths are very affected by violence, negative energy, drama, or toxic people and want to get away from them. Sometimes even violent scenes on TV or in movies can be emotionally challenging.

You Are Inclined to Help Other People

You prioritize helping others by sensing their needs. Listening to and supporting people who are experiencing problems may be instinctive behavior for you.

You Feel Physical and Emotional Stress Easily

In situations that feel physically and emotionally intense, you may experience physical symptoms such as headaches, nausea, or fatigue. Empaths can also sense the stress and tension in their environment in their own bodies.

If you see many of these signs, you may be an empath. It is important for empaths to develop self-protection and boundary-setting strategies to maintain emotional and physical health.