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  • Emotional Sponge: Setting Boundaries Without Losing Your Empathy

    The post discusses the challenges faced by highly empathetic individuals who absorb emotions from others. It emphasizes the importance of establishing boundaries and methods for emotional release, such as physical techniques and visualization. The author encourages using tools like progressive… Continue reading

  • The Empath Trap: How to Stop Caring Yourself to Exhaustion

    The post discusses “The Empath Trap,” where heightened empathy leads to emotional exhaustion, especially for those with depression or anxiety. Key factors include hyper-vigilance, low boundaries, and lack of emotional filtering, causing individuals to absorb others’ feelings. The article emphasizes… Continue reading