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[geek3o1415]

I have a problem I'd really like to get to the bottom of, because it does nothing but make things hard and complicated, for me and those I care about. It feels like such a natural problem that there should be books written about it. I feel (or seem to feel) other people's emotions as much or more than they do, and I'm unable to keep to myself that

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[dolphindream]

I think the problem you described is one of the problems with strong natural empaths. I've had people attracted to be because I feel so much, and I often intensify their emotions.

I think the key is being able to own and handle your own feelings, and the ones that you can't avoid feeling because of how much you care, without letting them back out to the people who can't handle them . . .

If you have found anything written about this, please let me know. I feel like I'm moving towards insight on this problem for myself . . .

I think part of the problems is the feeling of helplessness. The only way to avoid it is to be able to accept your limitations, and the fact that bad things WILL happen and you and the people going through them WILL survive and do the best they can. Have more faith in your loved ones to be able to ride out their pain and find what they need for their own path, rather than focus on how little you seem to be able to do to make things better.

and meanwhile i'll try to take my own advice . . . :)