In lay terms, being Empathic means being able to feel what another person is feeling, either emotionally, physically, or both (receiving emotional or sensory information through non-physical or "extra-sensory" means).
A true Empath can sense or experience the emotions and/or physical sensations of others, both in close proximity, and/or at a distance.
Advanced Empaths also sometimes have the ability to ‘draw out’ physical or emotional pain from another person and take it into their own body, with the intention of then releasing or expelling that pain and providing temporary or permanent relief for the subject.
An Empath is often highly aware of the health and state of mind of their loved ones, no mater how physically near or far away the individuals may be. It is not uncommon for an Empath to ‘freak out’ for no reason, only to discover later that a friend or family member went through some sort of trauma at that exact moment. This is particularly noticeable in twins or other Empaths who spend a great deal of time together, as they will often physically experience the same traumas as their loved ones.
A true Empath can sense or experience the emotions and/or physical sensations of others, both in close proximity, and/or at a distance.
Advanced Empaths also sometimes have the ability to ‘draw out’ physical or emotional pain from another person and take it into their own body, with the intention of then releasing or expelling that pain and providing temporary or permanent relief for the subject.
An Empath is often highly aware of the health and state of mind of their loved ones, no mater how physically near or far away the individuals may be. It is not uncommon for an Empath to ‘freak out’ for no reason, only to discover later that a friend or family member went through some sort of trauma at that exact moment. This is particularly noticeable in twins or other Empaths who spend a great deal of time together, as they will often physically experience the same traumas as their loved ones.
For example, one girl suddenly experienced a severe asthma attack and nearly died in the middle of a supermarket, only to find out later that her twin sister had accidentally inhaled battery acid and was being treated at a nearby hospital. The accident and the asthma attack happened almost simultaneously, in different parts of the city.
Similarly, many Empaths experience a constant barrage of unexplainable aches, pains, and mood swings, not realizing that they are experiencing the physical and emotional states of their friends and loved ones.
Sadly, many are misdiagnosed as suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, bi-polar or other mood/personality disorders, schizophrenia, or even hypochondria.
For a detailed treatise on this subject, please read the article "Feeling a Little Empathic - A Survival guide for the Extraordinarily Sensitive" by David M. Burgess, available for free online, or for purchase in booklet form through CafePress.
Similarly, many Empaths experience a constant barrage of unexplainable aches, pains, and mood swings, not realizing that they are experiencing the physical and emotional states of their friends and loved ones.
Sadly, many are misdiagnosed as suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, bi-polar or other mood/personality disorders, schizophrenia, or even hypochondria.
For a detailed treatise on this subject, please read the article "Feeling a Little Empathic - A Survival guide for the Extraordinarily Sensitive" by David M. Burgess, available for free online, or for purchase in booklet form through CafePress.
by Catalyst1122 July 27, 2011
An empath is a person who is gifted in senceing other peoples emotion and is aloud to feel outher peoples pain to help cope and to help heal withothers emotional scares
girl: u just hit me in the face and i didn't feel a thing
dude: *taps girl on shoulder* u might not of but i sure did *rubs side of face*
dude: *taps girl on shoulder* u might not of but i sure did *rubs side of face*
by mobid weasle March 17, 2005
Pertaining to the quality of understanding and sharing another person's experiences and emotions without having experienced them oneself.
Even though Jake had never gone through such a situation himself, his empathive response to Maria's struggles made her feel truly understood and supported
by AbsoluteViking October 19, 2023
A meme that originated from tiktok, where being an empath means you understand how the other person is feeling, even though it is pretty obvious.
*A tiktok video where someone talks about how their loved ones died*
User74927382811: "Me, an empath, is sensing that they are sad."
User74927382811: "Me, an empath, is sensing that they are sad."
by veryEmpathicPerson January 2, 2022
Another name for a "kinion" or fan of Kati Morton. Describes someone who is empathetic, strong, caring, and smart. These people make great friends and are just generally good people. They represent a community of people learning and improving their mental health journey, thanks to professional online guidance from Kati on YouTube.
by allykinzzz June 27, 2017
Among all means of understanding someone's psyche, empathic identification is one of the cheif tool.
by Poirei K. S. September 21, 2007
The nature of being open to forms of sexual fetishes although not having a specific fetish, but being turned on though the act of turning someone else on or them getting turned on
I’m not into leather but if wearing it gets you horny then as a sexual empath I’ll do it cause it’ll turn me on
by Wise old wolfie March 7, 2023