The Gentle Lighthouse

self-care for empaths

  • The Empath’s Guide to Friendship While Depressed

    The blog discusses the challenges empaths face when experiencing depression while trying to support others. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining boundaries to prevent emotional exhaustion. Key strategies include stepping back without guilt, using energy mapping, communicating care in small… 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