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Could I Be An Empath?

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By Mystic227

(2 stories) (15 posts) (the author is a young adult)
Date: 2009-07-13
Country: United States
State: Florida
Category: Telepathy / Empath
 

I'm almost afraid to say this, but I think I may be an "empath". I'm pretty sure I can pick up on people's emotions, especially certain friends of mine. I'm to the point though that I'm not sure which emotions are mine and which are someone else's. Now that I know more about it, I realized that I have always been able to pick up on certain people's emotions, but normally only when I'm with them. However, I think I'm beginning to pick up on their emotions when I'm not with them.

Also, there have been times when I "felt" like something was going to happen, and it did. For example, I was talking to my friend over the phone one day, and I told her that I couldn't wait for it to be later that night. She asked why, and I couldn't answer her. I just felt like something was going to happen. The next morning, I found out that the same friend that I had been talking to got a call the night before that her stepsister's (who is another one of my good friends) grandmother was dying. There have been other times like this, but I'm not sure what to make of it.

I think I can see auras if I really try. I've found that if I focus on a person's forehead, and I mean really focus, I can make out a very faint, thin line of color around their head. I can do it to myself as well by focusing on my own hand.

In addition to all of this, I have been having very vivid dreams lately. These dreams are so realistic that if I touch something in the dream, I can actually feel it. The dreams are not recurring- they are different every night. However, when I wake up, I can only remember bits and pieces of them. Other times, it isn't until later on that day that I realize that it was only a dream. They are nothing out of the ordinary, except for how incredibly vivid they are. They have only started happening since this psychic stuff began to happen, but I have at least one every night. I'm not sure if they are related at all to the weird things that have been going on, but it seems pretty ironic to me that they happen around the same time, and that the people that are normally in the dream (at least the ones that I remember) are the same friends of mine that I think I can pick up emotions from.

This only started happening to me about 2 or 3 weeks ago, but it's scaring me (not to mention giving me horrible headaches). When I first started to realize it, I began researching on psychic abilities. I found out that it normally happens to people who have relatives who are psychic. At the time, I wasn't sure what to think about that because my father was adopted. However, after speaking to my mother, I found out that my great grandmother had many of the same "abilities" that I might have, and that my mother herself has seen "ghosts", or spirits, which seems to normally be related to being psychic. Also, I've heard that you can "pick up" psychic abilities during hard times in your life, and during adolescence, and both of those can currently apply to me.

I'm not sure what to think of this. Could it all be "in my head"? Could I be imagining all of this? Or is it real? I do believe that certain people do have special abilities, but could I really be one of those people? I was just hoping that someone may have some answers. Thank you to anyone who can help me figure out what's going on.

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Mystic227 (2 stories) (15 posts)
 
15 years ago (2009-07-28)
Empathsam,

I'm very sorry to say that I'm not able to answer your questions. As you know from my story, I am new to this. I suggest posting your own story and having people comment on it.

I wish you luck.
Empathsam (3 stories) (109 posts)
 
15 years ago (2009-07-24)
Im an empath. But it seems I'm limited to sensing whether their people I should try to hang with or not. Morals interfere with this. Don't trust strangers, so I'm not overwhelmed by emotions in crowds. My freinds and I have developed slight telekinesis.

Also one thing confuses me, and I want some answers for this this, I seem to sometimes absorb heat or give it off more than normal.
During my fifth grade graduation it was room temp, about 70 degrees or so. But around me my hands strated getting warmer but then really cold drafts (small, but cold) started in my hands. My freind beside me asked why it was so cold. What's that mean? And sometimes when I just think about it, I seem to have a cold spot around me.
fossilera (4 stories) (124 posts)
 
15 years ago (2009-07-18)
It's no problem answering/asking questions (I am also on a forum board, so I'm used to this). Plus, I had to learn the hard way by asking questions (only one in family with them), so I can understand that you are curious.

You kind of answered the question yourself- to use the power for "good" just be there for the person. If you know they are in pain, casually mention it to them, or if you don't know which person has it, ask around.

When you find out who-let them know that you will be there for them if they need to talk, and that's almost all there is to it. Sometimes a person just needs to hear that you will listen.

I say these things because empathy seems to be more of an ability to help you along, and not others (for example letting you know if someone is feeling anger/hatred towards you, which means that person probably isn't the best to be around). The only way that I myself use it for good is by listening to the emotions, and helping the person get through their problem (even though I myself may not know the problem).

In short: be there for the person in pain, and listen to them as well as your emotions.
-fossilera
vendettaBabes (3 stories) (335 posts)
 
15 years ago (2009-07-18)
Hello.

Empathy is something that has been very hard to deal with since the dawn of time, even if it doesn't seem like it... It gives out horrible headaches, pains, exhaustation, and of course, makes the empath confused and annoyed. There is nothing more confusing than feeling and acting like something is going on when you know that it isn't YOUR feelings... Or worse, when they are so connected to you, you can't even tell if they are yours or not.

The precognitive "feeling" that something is going to happen is connected to empathy. We'd say that every empath needs to learn to shield, unfortunately, not many now adays know... It apparently is not an everyday thing anymore to teach the younger empaths how to shield. We will email you a link to a blog for you to read it and see if it works.:)

-Love and understanding, Vendettas.
Mystic227 (2 stories) (15 posts)
 
15 years ago (2009-07-17)
fossilera,

Thank you once again. You have helped me so much through all of this. I just have one more question...

I have a "connection" of sorts with the 8 people that I mentioned in a previous post. Not only are their emotions easier for me to pick up, but I also feel very protective of them. I always have, but ever since this this psychic stuff started happening, I feel even more protective of them than usual. It's like if they are hurt in any way shape or form, physically and/or mentally, I feel it also. I feel like it's my job to comfort them and help them through all of their problems. They often come to me for someone to talk to, and a shoulder to cry on. They all (children and adults alike) have said that they feel very comfortable confiding in me.

Also, I am a huge lover of animals. I am vegetarian, and have never met an animal that I didn't love. I own a couple of guinea pigs, a dog, and a horse. I've been riding horses since I was 5 or 6 years old, and I've been told that I have "a way with animals". I feel that way about plants to, but not as strongly.

I do get along with younger children, but not to the extent that I get along with animals. However, I cannot handle being in a room with a crying child. It has always bothered me since I was very young myself, and the feeling is enough to make me cry.

The question is how can I use my "gifts" for good? If I'm not able to help people that I don't know, how can I at least help the 8 people that are so important to me?

I appologize that everytime you answer one question, I have another one. Haha. I'm just very curious about all of this. Thanks in advance.
fossilera (4 stories) (124 posts)
 
15 years ago (2009-07-17)
I survived using a few methods:

Method 1: White Light Barrier (aka Shielding/Psychic Protection, in case you want to look it up further)

1:Close your eyes, or keep them open (I prefer eyes closed)

2a:Get a sense of your body (assuming eyes are closed). What I mean is try and picture your body and the place you are in.

2b: To practice this-try bringing your hands together while your eyes are closed. Bring them apart again, and try finding the exact same spot (kind of like clapping). In your mind, see your hands touching each other. If you can do this, then move to 3.

3. This is a little tricky, but not too hard. Try and see your body again, except this time see a white light surrounding your body, or even just your head for that matter. You need to see this light forming a barrier between you and the place around you. See the light as being protective.

4. Continue concentrating on this until any feelings go away

The above method takes a while to get used to doing, but with practice it will become easier.

OR:

2: Meditation
-there are millions of ways to do this, but here are the basics

1: Find a place where you can be at ease. This will vary from person to person, because some like the noise of the city, while others like a quiet woods to relax in.

2: Use the time to figure out something, recharge, relax, or think about nothing. If a thought enters while doing this, either discard it (I picture myself throwing it out), or try to find out where it came from.

3: This is also a good time to focus on your abilities, and try experimenting while in this state

4: you may experience other things while meditating (such as seeing spirits, feeling energy, visions of something, etc), but do not be afraid of anything, because you are safe-if you still feel threatened in any way, surround yourself in the white light I mentioned earlier.

As for controlling it further-I figured out how to "tune out" various people just by not thinking about them. It is a little hard, but you have to "filter" out which emotions are yours.

Ask yourself: Are these emotions mine, or is someone around me giving them off? The only way to know is ask your friends if they are feeling how you feel (you don't need to tell them, just ask around like you're curious). Once you start seeing who is giving the emotions off, tell yourself "it's not my emotion"

High school is a bugger for empaths, but you should still be fine, so long as you know which emotions are yours;)
Mystic227 (2 stories) (15 posts)
 
15 years ago (2009-07-16)
fossilera,

Once again, thank you for your help. I will most certainly give that website a look.

I am currently visiting my Grandmother, and during this stay, I have found out a lot of new things. To make a long story short, it seems that being psychic runs in my mother's side of the family (at least in all of the females). My Great-Grandmother was able to predict the future, my Grandmother is able to "transfer her thoughts to others", and my mother has seen ghosts. Of course, they may be able to do more than that without realizing it, because as far as I know, I'm the only one in the family who has taken any interest in my abilities. But I am starting to accept the fact that I actually have them. Now I just need to learn how to "control" them so that I can survive highschool! How can I do this? Thanks again for your help.
Mystic227 (2 stories) (15 posts)
 
15 years ago (2009-07-16)
gothicpsychic,

Obviously, as you know from my story, I'm pretty new to this type of thing. However, from what you are telling me, and from what I already know, it seems that you might be starting to become psychic.

I know how hard that is to believe. Trust me. I'm there with you. You feel as though the evidence you have isn't enough to be 100% sure, but yet it's too much to doubt. Just do what I did- continue to research, ask question, and try not to doubt yourself. And always remember- you are not alone. And you are most certainly not an outcast.
gothicpsychic (3 posts)
 
15 years ago (2009-07-16)
i don't know what I am. I could be an empath. But I only see some people aura colors and its not really auras just streaks across my eyes.

I know what people are going to say. But only rarely. But I always get it right

I feel ghost and sometimes see them

But I am not telekineses and I can not see the future with my dreams.

This is why I am such an outcast. If you think I have powers let me know it would really help
fossilera (4 stories) (124 posts)
 
15 years ago (2009-07-15)
Your very welcome

From my experiences, the reason why they feel they can trust you is because you understand what is going on at an emotional level. For example, one of my friends was having trouble in a relationship- I didn't see an aura, but I could just feel their pain, and did my best to let them know that it would be okay.

For some reason (I cannot explain it-someone else may be able to), people tend to look to us for advice-probably because we can connect to them on a basic level (emotions)

I will say it is possible to pick-up on another person that has psychic abilities (friend found me that way). On some sights they refer to this as "pinging"

As a final note, you may want to look around this site: http://www.psipog.net

There is a lot of other articles on there that may help some (sometimes articles are needed instead of stories)

Enjoy!
-fossilera
Mystic227 (2 stories) (15 posts)
 
15 years ago (2009-07-15)
fossilera,

Thanks so much for your help. It's been so confusing lately. Other smaller things have been happening also. Such as opening my phone the split second before I recieve a text message, and other similar things. In addition to that, I've also been making some connections. One of those is that I've noticed that people always seem to come to me for help. Not only my friends, but also people who I hardly know. Young and older. I asked one person I hardly knew why they trusted me with their problems, just because I was curious. They said that they felt that they could trust me for some reason, and that after talking to me about their issues, they felt...happier. I've also been told that I give very good advice. Could this have anything to do with being an empath?

Also, I forgot to add this in the story, but I think it needs to be said. I'm pretty sure I can pick up almost anyone's emotion (not on purpose, I just do), but there are a certain 8 people that I seem to have a link with. I'm very close to all of them, and I know that they've all been hurt in some way or another. However, one of them seems to be...different. For example, her aura (if that's what I am seeing) is so much brighter and easier to read than anyone else I've ever met. I know that she's been through soooo much, and is going through it right now. Everytime I get near her (this just started recently) it's like I can feel the energy radiating off of her. It's so weird. I've talked to her about this empath stuff, and she believes in all of it. However, I feel like there's something that she's not telling me. Is it possible that a psychic can pick up on another psychic? Or could it be something else? I know there's something about her that's different than most other people, I just can't figure out what it is. For some reason, it's been bothering me. If you or anyone else has any idea as to what it could be, I'd like to hear your side of the story. Thanks again.
fossilera (4 stories) (124 posts)
 
15 years ago (2009-07-14)
I've experienced something similar-it is not in your head.

In my story I mentioned having a link with a special friend. There is nothing wrong with having it, because I always know when I need to cheer her up. And yes, I've also had dreams with her in them as well

You do not need to be scared of this-see it as a gift, and be glad that you received it.

Always remember though, you can control it.

I am an empath, and during school it would become a battle to find my own emotions in all the chaos (high schools have so much emotion going on). I almost lost myself due to not knowing my own emotions. I managed to gain control after doing meditation daily.

Hope this helps some

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