Being a HSP and Empath

[Enchanted_DreamFaerie]

I always have to recharge myself when I'm around people for to long. At first I thought I'm an introvert but people's moods affect me and I'm sensitive to sound, smells and get headaches. Even the weather affects me. If someone is moody or sad, I can feel it.

When I'm sad, I often do things to perk myself up and if I'm not in the mood to talk or hang out, I'll let the person know but sometimes I feel guilty saying No cause it appears as if I'm rude or selfish. Is there a technique I can do? Such as shielding or grounding?

I know I had contact with an energy vampire once cause I felt so drained after hanging out with them. I feel very sleepy and ate a bunch of junk food and carbs to feel better. Even my mother noticed it and asked me if I'm okay.

[CrystalSong]

Yes google energy Shielding or Auric Shielding...it will give you lots of ideas on how to do it and how to cut cords also. There is no one 'right' way, instead there are many ways - choose one which most resonates with you and do it daily if you are an empath.
Blessings to you :)

[Enchanted_DreamFaerie]

Originally Posted by CrystalSong

Yes google energy Shielding or Auric Shielding...it will give you lots of ideas on how to do it and how to cut cords also. There is no one 'right' way, instead there are many ways - choose one which most resonates with you and do it daily if you are an empath.
Blessings to you :)

Thank you for your info. Your a very kind person.

I often try to stay away from negative people. They always exhaust me. I love being there for people but I often remind myself that I need to take care of myself too and that it's okay to say No. I'll look up that info now.

[Baile]

Originally Posted by Enchanted_DreamFaerie

When I'm sad, I often do things to perk myself up and if I'm not in the mood to talk or hang out, I'll let the person know but sometimes I feel guilty saying No cause it appears as if I'm rude or selfish. Is there a technique I can do? Such as shielding or grounding?

Two things: Feel the way you feel (in this case not interested in conversation with others) and don't feel guilty. That's not a shielding thing, that's a self-empowerment understanding.

And, simply explain that you need your space and leave it at that. If they can't accept that, that's their stuff. Again, empowerment is taking responsibility for your stuff, and leaving others to sort out theirs. A hard lesson to learn for many I'd say, especially when it comes to family members.