The Hidden Danger of Feeling Too Much: When Empathy Turns Against You
Being there for others is commendable, but not when it turns into self-neglect. After all, you can’t pour from an empty cup.
It’s high time we address this – not just for our own well-being, but also because true empathy isn’t about losing ourselves to others’ emotions.
It’s about being able to understand and share their feelings while maintaining our own emotional equilibrium.
4) You’re constantly worrying about others
Let me paint a picture for you. It’s 2 AM, and while most people are sound asleep, you’re awake, your mind buzzing with worry over a friend’s recent breakup, your sibling’s job hunt, or perhaps your coworker’s struggle with their workload.
