The Hidden Danger of Feeling Too Much: When Empathy Turns Against You
The problem? I was already juggling my own workload, personal commitments, and frankly, I was barely keeping my head above water.
But because I empathized so deeply with her situation, I couldn’t bring myself to say no. I blurred the lines of my personal boundaries to accommodate her needs.
In the end, it left me feeling stretched thin and emotionally spent, while the rest of my responsibilities suffered.
If you find yourself constantly stepping over your own boundaries to alleviate others’ distress, even when it’s detrimental to your own well-being, that’s a clear sign of excessive empathy.
