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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.
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.
Empathic by Catalyst1122 July 28, 2011
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empathic badass 

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.
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Empathic Identification 

To predict people's behaviour by using faculty of empathy.
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A condition arising when you empathize so strongly with a friend's problems you actually end up feeling suicidal yourself.
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Masculine. The automatic act of slamming shut one's thighs when witnessing another male get whacked in the nuts.
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empathizer 

one who empathizes.
Person 1: Man, I'm feelin them. I know what they're talkin about.
Person 2: Damn, you must be an empathizer!
empathizer by JOE323214 March 14, 2011
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