Empath drowning in other's energy

[mmmerediith]

Hello all,

I'm not totally sure if this is the right place to start this thread but out of all the categories this seemed most fitting. If there's a better place for this question please let me know.


I've always been an empath and frequently feel others emotions very strongly (though I don't always realize they aren't my own until later). My grandpa is sick and has been staying at my mother's house recovering, and I've been watching and taking care of him (cooking, showing him movies on my laptop, emptying his catheter bag, physical therapy, etc.) He has good days and bad days. Today I got strong feelings like I want to end my life. I don't feel like these emotions are actually mine because I don't want that but I keep getting this pain in my heart. I also know these feelings aren't mine because life has been pretty okay recently as I've recently made a very close friend who I've been spending time with.


My question is: how do I block these emotions? And more so, if they are coming from my grandfather how can I make him feel better?

[creedence]

You need to be grounded and also you need to do some visual meditative techniques to surround yourself in protective energy and light. This will help in blocking negative energies, thoughts and feelings. The easiest way for you to do this is get out in the fresh air with mother nature, kick off your shoes, relax and tune into the world around you, imagine roots growing from your feet going deep into the earth, holding you steady. This will help when you feel like your own thoughts and emotions are been buffeted about by others, remember your connection to the earth, you are anchored and safe.
As for visual meditation, have a look in the meditation section here or just google visual meditation techniques, there are loads of different types so find a protective one, one that feels right for you, that you feel comfortable doing and go from there. Hope this helps and I'll send a prayer for your grandpa.