The Dark Side of Empaths That You Rarely See

Empaths are typically known as the healers of the world. They’re the people whose senses are
heightened--the ones that not only see the different energies of the world, but actually feel them,
experience them.
Those who are not empaths might think that this ability to feel what others feel is a gift, but if you
can convince an empath to talk about their gift, they might tell you that it’s not always sunshine and
rainbows. In fact, it’s quite often not a very fun gift to possess at all.
Because of their gift, so many people rely on them for support. Empaths are almost always trusted
because they make people feel safe. And while the empath is capable of handling the emotions of
others, they also experience quite a bit of stress because of it.
The dark side of being an empath comes in the form of having two conflicting voices constantly
roaring at each other inside of their heads. Constantly feeling both the good and the bad, the
negative and the positive, to the point that they feel overwhelmed.
Empaths are more susceptible to the negative energies in life. Their intense ability to feel can’t get
away from the deep-rooted evils that exist in the world. Their deep understanding of how the world
exists and operates is enough to confuse and sadden them. What they can’t understand is why this
type of energy exists in the first place, if all it does is hurt others.
The dark side of being an empath is constantly being exhausted and fatigued from the energies you
absorb. But, you’d never know it. Because the empath never dares break down or lose composure.
They quietly observe, acknowledge and feel.
As many others do, empaths want to be loved and accepted for who they are. But, it is their
generosity and kindness that often sees them being taken advantage of by those who only take,
never give. Empaths are ‘givers’ by all means, ready to show kindness to those in need at all times.
The dark side of being an empath is not knowing that being so selfless places an incredibly heavy
burden on one's self. Even the empaths that do recognize the burdensome nature of their
selflessness often choose to ignore it, because carrying that weight is more meaningful than letting
it fall on someone else’s shoulders.
The dark side of being an empath is knowing that you willingly neglect both your body and mind
for the sake of others. A neglect that builds over the years, eventually resulting in the need to go
soul-searching once again, a practice that we only take up when we feel completely lost.
The dark side of being an empath is knowing that even when they fall in love, they never do so
entirely. They simply aren’t capable of giving every ounce of their heart to someone else. They
know that if they tried, the intensity of the passion would most likely be too much to handle, for
themselves and their partners.
Which is why they always keep a little part of them hidden away from the rest of the world. They
keep a guard up out of necessity, even if they want nothing more than to let it down and succumb to
an overwhelming love.
The dark side of being an empath is the war that is always being waged within. The war they wage
against the sadness, the darkness, and the sorrowful side of themselves that is always trying to rear
its ugly head and lead them into self-destruction.
The only way they can fight this successfully is by learning to distinguish between emotions that are
their own, and emotional energies that are imposters, invading from the outside. Empaths need
people who understand who they are, people they can talk to and who will listen.
Empaths need to be able to let down the wall they’ve built up around their feelings so that they can
let their empathic selves do good in their own life.
Otherwise, empaths are destined to fight a war within themselves that never ends.

33 Sure Signs That You're an Empath

Do you pick up on the vibe of a room the moment you walk in? Can you almost always tell when
someone is lying? Do you just generally have A LOT of feelings? You're probably an empath. You
may be familiar with the spectrum of personality types between introverts and extroverts, but
empaths are a whole other type of personality you may not know about. Empaths are often (but not
always) more introverted, but the key aspect of the personality type is an empath's ability to relate
to and absorb the feelings of other people. Empaths are extremely sensitive to their surroundings,
and they are very affected by the energies of those around them.
There are positives to being an empath; for instance, they are sympathetic, caring, and
understanding. They are intuitive and have the ability to influence the mood and energy around
them. Empaths are good listeners and caretakers, and they are known for their compassion for
others. However, being an empath definitely has its challenges. Because they are so sensitive, they
can sometimes have difficulty differentiating other people's energy from their own. Commercials,
movies, books, TV, the news, seeing the struggles of others — anything with an emotional element
can affect empaths on a deeper level. Outside circumstances and situations can have a huge impact
on the mental — and even physical — state of an empath. Empaths can unconsciously mirror other
people's habits and moods, and for better or worse, they can soak up the energy around them.
Empaths need to make sure to care for themselves in addition to caring for the rest of the world.
Here are some signs you're an empath.
1. You're extremely intuitive.
2. It's easy for you to tell when people are lying.
3. The energy of other people can change your own energy.
4. You get "gut feelings" often (and they're almost always right).
5. You often feel other people's pain.
6. You consider yourself an introvert.
7. You need to be near water.
8. You often find yourself absorbing other people's emotions (both good and bad).
9. You can get overwhelmed when surrounded by a lot of people.
10.People feel like they can come to you when they have a problem.
11.You're very sensitive.
12.You love to be outside in nature because it revitalizes you.
13.Being around certain people can make you feel drained.
14.You feel physically or emotionally sick when seeing upsetting things in the news, on TV, or
in movies.
15.Your mood changes depending on who you're in a room with.
16.You feel the same feeling around a specific person each time you see them.
17.You have a big heart.
18.You constantly seek answers for everything.
19.You know that your energy can change the atmosphere around you.
20.You go back and forth between being very expressive and very reclusive.
21.You sometimes find yourself putting others' needs before your own.
22.You value your alone time.
23.You're a good listener.
24.You deal with stomach issues and chronic fatigue due to emotional stress.
25.You know and understand things, without needing any explanation.
26.You are a creative type.
27.You're a big animal-lover.
28.You always need to know the truth and do not like deceit.
29.You're a free spirit and find yourself daydreaming often.
30.You're prone to mood swings (based on the environment you're in at the time).
31.You're extremely open-minded and accepting of all people and lifestyles.
32.You won't let a problem go until you find a satisfying solution.
33.You sense things that other people miss.