I have been dealing with this for a little while. Just recently it has gotten worse. I have befriended a person who is plagued by illness and pain. Ever since meeting them, I myself have felt tired, sick, unmotivated, and low-energy. This is totally unlike me.
Long before this, I have also had feelings with my parents, when my father is upset, I become angry and upset. When my mother has an attitude, I notice and tell her, but then she becomes upset and insists she doesn't have an attitude. With my parents, I am not sure if they are just trying to deny it and make me seem like the crazy one (which they have done before, lol) or if I am actually noticing their feelings more than others.
Anyways, I was thinking about this and it sounds like it might be I have empathetic tendencies. I try to stay away from words like 'empath' and 'empathy' because I feel that all humans are 'empathetic' in some respect. But, I know for sure I am a sensitive person. Is there any sort of way to stop taking on the feelings of other people? If so, I would greatly appreciate getting a few tips!
Thanks!
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