5 Signs You're An Empath

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  • čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
  • Are you an empath or a highly sensitive person? Are you wondering if someone might be an empath? Perhaps, your sibling, a partner, or a close friend? Someone who is an empath has the ability to understand and share the emotions of another person. It can be understood as “feeling with” someone. It involves stepping into their shoes to imagine what they are going through and being caring and compassionate in order to make them feel better. This caring, this desire to help, is what separates empathy from sympathy. Although they both deal with relating to another person, empathy is felt more deeply and reaches a broader range of emotions. Empaths are compelled to help because they grasp the experiences of others so vividly. Sympathy usually only extends to sorrow or pity. Do you feel being an empath is a gift or a curse? Share this video with someone who might relate.
    To all empaths spending their time alone indoors - don’t feel bad about doing that. It’s perfectly okay.
    If you want tips for empath, here's a video we made 2 years ago::
    • 5 Tips You Should Know...
    An empath needs to develop healthy boundaries and coping mechanisms. In this video, we try to give 5 strategies you can use.
    Credits
    Writer: Laura Santospirito
    Script Editor: Kelly Soong
    VO: Amanda Silvera
    Animator: Grace Cano
    CZcams Manager: Cindy Cheong
    #empath #highlysensitiveperson #psych2go
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  • @Psych2go
    @Psych2go  Před 4 lety +850

    Is being an empath a curse or a gift? Comment below your thoughts and personal experiences. Also, please share or like this video if you found it helpful.

    • @nataliem5568
      @nataliem5568 Před 4 lety +39

      Psych2Go hai I love you :3 you've helped me sooooo much! Thank you Phych2Go!

    • @k1ttymiyah71
      @k1ttymiyah71 Před 4 lety +32

      I would honestly say A benefit, Since you’re more likely to see what others are feeling in a situation, and help them out with it. Like one of my friends got stalked a few weeks ago, And I helped her by telling the police about it, And so now she’s thankfully okay. I imagined what it would feel like to be stalked, so then That’s why I decided to help her. Anyways, I absolutely love your videos! They always help me out no matter what. Thank you for all of your videos and information in them! ❤️

    • @darkangel7589
      @darkangel7589 Před 4 lety +61

      For me, it’s a curse. I can’t turn it off...

    • @human--alien5566
      @human--alien5566 Před 4 lety +41

      I turn out to be empathetic...i think its a curse because I come to feel how the other person feels and turn out to break down although its not my situation

    • @Checkers10
      @Checkers10 Před 4 lety +31

      It varies depending on the person. It can be a gift when it allows you to better understand someone, thus strengthening your connection with them. It can be considered a curse when another person's emotions overwhelm you. Sometimes, it gets to the point you forget your own emotions. For example, my father lost a relative that was close to him, and although he rarely shows his emotions, I could tell he was upset. I'm close to my dad, and my empathy is very strong for people I'm close to. I ended up feeling some of his grief for him, and I was a trainwreck for a few days.

  • @niyahpia
    @niyahpia Před 4 lety +3969

    Being an empath is a curse when your kindness is constantly taken for granted or advantage of

    • @smokesignals3953
      @smokesignals3953 Před 4 lety +17

      exsacally

    • @ADEYENO
      @ADEYENO Před 4 lety +62

      Niyah h I recently got betrayed by an ex friend as she kept talking crap about me it’s like I’m an easy target for others because I’m so nice to people and my kindness is always a weakness

    • @nikkielaine1043
      @nikkielaine1043 Před 4 lety +25

      @@ADEYENO being an empath and naive are different luv.

    • @nikkielaine1043
      @nikkielaine1043 Před 4 lety +27

      @Benazir Samoon I am an empath and I was taken for granted before. Now still an empath but learned my lesson.

    • @amb17iousdr1ver4
      @amb17iousdr1ver4 Před 4 lety +19

      People are just evil who takes advantage of empaths, plain and simple

  • @ricdelhjasonignacio6546
    @ricdelhjasonignacio6546 Před 4 lety +2155

    Being an empath is not really easy. When someone open up about their struggles to you, you'll get easily overwhelmed and needed so many days/time to reduce that heavy feeling.

    • @smokesignals3953
      @smokesignals3953 Před 4 lety +13

      this is so me you have no idea

    • @Psych2go
      @Psych2go  Před 4 lety +50

      Indeed. What's your coping strategy at the moment that works?

    • @kabitalimbu8274
      @kabitalimbu8274 Před 4 lety +2

      I feel same😔

    • @lushbear04_old
      @lushbear04_old Před 4 lety +8

      I feel the same too!,
      I have a few friends who open up their struggles , I feel a little overwhelmed even though the same thing is happening to me ... it's a very heavy feeling

    • @apersoninthecomments4442
      @apersoninthecomments4442 Před 4 lety +1

      Ricdelh Jason Ignacio I mean it is probably hard to do something that doesn’t follow any form of logic or reasoning

  • @billcipher9937
    @billcipher9937 Před 4 lety +812

    The worst thing is when you aren't able to help someone, even if there's nothing I can do about it I still feel guilty somehow

    • @Psych2go
      @Psych2go  Před 4 lety +37

      It's very relatable. What are some positive mindsets you can adopt here to help you?

    • @maryan0285
      @maryan0285 Před 4 lety

      Absolutely

    • @jend8759
      @jend8759 Před 4 lety +31

      Bill Cipher Me too. When I was a kid, I felt sorry for inanimate objects that no one wanted, like the bruised apple at the grocery store. A bit extreme, I know, but this extended to people and animals. I was friends with the misfits and always rescued the runt of the litter. (I still do, lol.)

    • @lovenikolatesla846
      @lovenikolatesla846 Před 4 lety +3

      It's the worst feeling isn't it.

    • @mhm77887
      @mhm77887 Před 4 lety +10

      @@jend8759 I can relate. Being so sensitive as a kid was hard, I felt bad for the one thing left in the store as well and when someone was embarrassed, I'd feel it too.
      I had accepted that I'm an empath, but since acknowledging it like that and "embracing" it is likely that I just want attention, I'm not sure anymore.

  • @nad-ia-8069
    @nad-ia-8069 Před 4 lety +151

    Another sign you’re probably an empath is that you actually understand animals feelings/intentions

  • @bluesilverarts316
    @bluesilverarts316 Před 4 lety +3070

    i think that people who put ‘empath’ in their bio are the least likely to be empaths

    • @marinaschuh1165
      @marinaschuh1165 Před 4 lety +73

      HAHA IKR

    • @silvertotodile6958
      @silvertotodile6958 Před 4 lety +106

      That tends to be with moth things to be honest.
      You can't expect someone to go out of their way to mention something from their soul, especially compared to someone using it as just a marker.

    • @bugeye8749
      @bugeye8749 Před 4 lety +65

      Exactly. If u have to broadcast you’re intelligent for instance, you’re not. Also if u brag to ppl you’re a stable genius lmfao

    • @MythicalHex
      @MythicalHex Před 4 lety +34

      generally also the kind of people who tend to confuse empath with just general empathy.

    • @Ana-fn2zg
      @Ana-fn2zg Před 4 lety +8

      Silver Totodile oh well I kinda did that
      I mentioned something from my soul to someone who was upset
      But I don’t put empath in my bio lol who does that

  • @xxxbebexxx2513
    @xxxbebexxx2513 Před 4 lety +1487

    I’m an empath I even defend people who don’t even know me

    • @Psych2go
      @Psych2go  Před 4 lety +110

      You mean you stand up for justice because of you who are?

    • @YbbNoo
      @YbbNoo Před 4 lety +44

      Bitch, please...

    • @myad4534
      @myad4534 Před 4 lety +14

      jesuisfou 😂😂😂

    • @YbbNoo
      @YbbNoo Před 4 lety +12

      Psych2Go, he means he sympathizes them and finds it very exciting to condone their deeds.

    • @lunargoddessg4773
      @lunargoddessg4773 Před 4 lety +1

      Me tooo!!!

  • @quantummelody2959
    @quantummelody2959 Před 4 lety +705

    I find I often feel drained because I feel everyone else's emotions and can't tell which ones are mine. Though I also often find my mood significantly increases if I watch a bunch of really happy stuff, it's as if the videos radiate happiness. But I find it quite hard being bombarded with emotion.

    • @apersoninthecomments4442
      @apersoninthecomments4442 Před 4 lety +8

      QuantumMelody29 it’s probably just placebo caused by your ego I’d ignore it

    • @TheOverlordPepper
      @TheOverlordPepper Před 4 lety +14

      Same about the first part for me. I hate venting to all my other friends because I fear that there isn't any good reason to but I have all my friends vent to me. I try my best to empathize with them but I get too easily overwhelmed from emotion that I get tired from it all, mentally, physically, emotionally.. I can't even tell what I'm actually feeling without accidentally putting myself in someone's shoes, either making the situation worse or better

    • @quantummelody2959
      @quantummelody2959 Před 4 lety +4

      @@TheOverlordPepper Yeah, I find I occasionally snap at whoever is trying to vent to me if I've had a hard day, which doesn't help anyone.

    • @kace002pumpkinwizard
      @kace002pumpkinwizard Před 4 lety +12

      I rarely watch any shows/films that exhibit a lot of negative emotion because they affect me to so intensely.

    • @cassadilla5103
      @cassadilla5103 Před 4 lety +2

      QuantumMelody29! I feel the same!! I’m always super confused about how I feel when I’m my mind how i feel isn’t at the forefront of the situations around me. It’s difficult to determine if some emotions are mine or not. Sometimes it feels like I flip back and forth between emotions and it gets kinda tiring.

  • @aleng7030
    @aleng7030 Před 4 lety +264

    Empaths are truly a gift to the world. Having such understanding and caring people is amazing. We dont deserve such great people.

    • @nab345t
      @nab345t Před 4 lety +33

      Too bad empaths usually get treated horribly

    • @moonphos363
      @moonphos363 Před 4 lety +5

      NABz Lasted yeah...

    • @chabsarellano9647
      @chabsarellano9647 Před 4 lety +4

      @@nab345t yeah, its true. But why?

    • @nab345t
      @nab345t Před 4 lety +9

      Good question, maybe other peoples deep rooted fear? Since empaths usually show signs of weakness and since nobody understands life, people create superficial barriers to feel safe and empaths threaten that psychological barrier... i have no idea... it could be a whole multitude of reasons

    • @moz_autumn
      @moz_autumn Před 4 lety +3

      NABz Lasted yes we empaths are always treated horribly by narcissists then they lie to people that we empaths are crazy just to 'gaslight' us empaths.

  • @khushboopannu5313
    @khushboopannu5313 Před 4 lety +149

    Sometimes being empathic is really annoying , its hard to be mad at people because I can feel what they would be feeling . You see someone sad and your day is ruined . You care too much . You feel both side of a story and it's hard to pick sides.

  • @ghost_pictures
    @ghost_pictures Před 4 lety +416

    Hm. No wonder I feel like I can't control my tears when someones angry at me.

    • @smokesignals3953
      @smokesignals3953 Před 4 lety +17

      same

    • @vaniabrown2681
      @vaniabrown2681 Před 4 lety +6

      Neon_Bunny same!

    • @ILikePumpkinz
      @ILikePumpkinz Před 4 lety +4

      😂 relatable

    • @anxiousbluebird7181
      @anxiousbluebird7181 Před 4 lety +18

      Same! Thought there was something wrong with me for the longest time

    • @MrAnimater_Vr
      @MrAnimater_Vr Před 4 lety +38

      I can keep a straight face but damn it I can't control my tears
      That was probably the worst part about my childhood because people including some of my family saw it as weakness
      Especially when it just comes out of nowhere

  • @bethany-b2pkfilms792
    @bethany-b2pkfilms792 Před 4 lety +98

    I realized i sometimes feel things for people more than they do. Especially when I'm already emotionally drained

    • @bethany-b2pkfilms792
      @bethany-b2pkfilms792 Před 4 lety +2

      Great video! Love ya'lls animations

    • @SpirituallyAwakenedEmpath
      @SpirituallyAwakenedEmpath Před 4 lety +2

      Making sure you don't feel drained all the time by having boundaries or putting yourself first, doing what is in your best interest will help greatly to not feel drained. I have a channel which I help individuals empower themselves through knowledge, come check out, namaste.😇👍🙏

  • @mothymohtmoth
    @mothymohtmoth Před 4 lety +206

    I would like to pick "Introverted by nature", "I have depression" and "I'm highly sensitive" please.

  • @BrainsApplied
    @BrainsApplied Před 4 lety +799

    I love the narrator's voice, it's quite soothing :)

    • @Psych2go
      @Psych2go  Před 4 lety +87

      Glad you like her voice. Do you want to hear her music videos?

    • @gpavl1177
      @gpavl1177 Před 4 lety +21

      @@Psych2go she has music videos? I think I'd like to listen to her voice more

    • @TributesAndUnique
      @TributesAndUnique Před 4 lety +6

      Psych2Go What she sings too?

    • @blue_cameron
      @blue_cameron Před 4 lety +6

      @@Psych2go we do!

    • @sarahsalsa2461
      @sarahsalsa2461 Před 4 lety +4

      @@Psych2go Ooh, I really want to hear her music videos. I'm curious.

  • @louiestone2628
    @louiestone2628 Před 4 lety +261

    When i even look at someone its like i can see through there own eyes and feel what there feeling

    • @Psych2go
      @Psych2go  Před 4 lety +32

      Same.. I'm sure many of us watching this video could relate. Like if you agree.

    • @stxarryeyed9523
      @stxarryeyed9523 Před 4 lety +2

      SAME

    • @smokesignals3953
      @smokesignals3953 Před 4 lety +7

      i litterally deal with that every. single. day, it sucks some times right?

    • @bugeye8749
      @bugeye8749 Před 4 lety

      Sure lol

    • @sceptre80
      @sceptre80 Před 4 lety +9

      I don't like to look into peoples eyes because they have so much emotion behind them. It feels too intimate. Funnily enough (or ironically enough) I'm one of the types who can stand to look into the eyes of my crush. Don't know why though.

  • @azyfloof
    @azyfloof Před 4 lety +75

    "4. You are sensitive"
    Me: [tearing up while watching the video] 😢

  • @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..
    @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.. Před 4 lety +111

    When I cry I find myself crying for other people and what they're probably going through and its exhausting and painful AF and that's why I don't watch the news :^)
    Idk if that means I'm an empath or just weird

    • @nonyabidness103
      @nonyabidness103 Před 4 lety +13

      I don’t watch the news either. There’s so many bad things on it, I can’t handle all of that

    • @abdelkaderelbrazi
      @abdelkaderelbrazi Před 4 lety +4

      @@nonyabidness103 Same here, guys. You're not alone

    • @page7th
      @page7th Před 4 lety +2

      Omg, I don't even dare to watch the news. I tried once and that day just went downhill.

    • @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..
      @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.. Před 4 lety +2

      It's nice to know I'm not the only 1 lol. Dunno if that's good or bad but well... Company ?

    • @laelpenner1241
      @laelpenner1241 Před 4 lety +3

      This is me too, most of the time when I cry it's not for myself but for others

  • @LifeVersity
    @LifeVersity Před 4 lety +261

    Timestamps
    00:23 explaining empathy.
    00:34 The difference between empathy and sympathy
    01:22 having empathy benefits and struggles
    01:52 5 signs you may be an empath
    01:54 1) Emotionally intuitive
    02:28 2) jump at tge chance to help others
    02:55 3) Think with heart rather than head
    03:18 4) your sensitive
    03:44 5) need time to recharge
    04:04 conclusion - where empathy is needed

    • @Psych2go
      @Psych2go  Před 4 lety +15

      Thanks for putting this together! :)

    • @LifeVersity
      @LifeVersity Před 4 lety +7

      @@Psych2go My pleasure :)

  • @gurudra
    @gurudra Před 4 lety +317

    Be humble you are made of earth
    Be noble you are made of stars

  • @shad3revo111
    @shad3revo111 Před 4 lety +63

    I related to the being sensitive and needing time to recharge.

    • @heyitsjuri
      @heyitsjuri Před 4 lety +5

      Same. Especially the being sensitive one, since I'm an HSP.

    • @Psych2go
      @Psych2go  Před 4 lety +5

      Are you also an introvert by any chance?

    • @shad3revo111
      @shad3revo111 Před 4 lety +2

      @@Psych2go I'm either an introvert or an extroverted introvert.

    • @heyitsjuri
      @heyitsjuri Před 4 lety +1

      @@Psych2go Sort of, since there are times where I wanna be invisible. But, more of social anxiety.

  • @sullyxpp
    @sullyxpp Před 4 lety +41

    I’m an empath and I also help my friends through hard times by using my gift, but I feel like I need to figure myself out before I can help others figure themselves out.

    • @Centrifugal-
      @Centrifugal- Před 4 lety +4

      You are 100% right to help others you need to be 100% sound to be able to give others the help that they need. You make an observation and a dynamic assessment, you then need to be in the right frame of mind to be able to do what you need to do.

    • @sullyxpp
      @sullyxpp Před 4 lety +1

      Centrifugal Phorse yeah true thank you so much for the advice!

    • @mickeysofine6386
      @mickeysofine6386 Před 4 lety +1

      Same but, I don’t have friends. I had to switch high schools because my “friends” took advantage of my empathy and used it to bully me. It sucks...

    • @Centrifugal-
      @Centrifugal- Před 4 lety

      @@sullyxpp you are welcome.

  • @NenaLavonne
    @NenaLavonne Před 4 lety +434

    It’s a gift! Who here is an empath? 😊♥️

    • @TheSasharocker
      @TheSasharocker Před 4 lety +18

      Finding Awesome with Nena Lavonne difficult to be one in such a horrible world

    • @siri_5067
      @siri_5067 Před 4 lety +3

      I am, these were all dead-on to me 😂 I'm proud now haha

    • @giulymu1179
      @giulymu1179 Před 4 lety +21

      Empathy is not always a good thing. Of course you can help people by feeling the same emotions they feel, but for a long time this is frustrating and you may be exhausted for other people's problem and not for yours

    • @reddestcherry
      @reddestcherry Před 4 lety +1

      Meeeeee

    • @indialdinges
      @indialdinges Před 4 lety +1

      ME!!!

  • @JJ-dz3xj
    @JJ-dz3xj Před 4 lety +26

    wait I cant be the only one who loves her voice, so relaxing

    • @Psych2go
      @Psych2go  Před 4 lety +3

      You're not. There's a whole thread above about it lol

  • @MrMagistralMalik
    @MrMagistralMalik Před 4 lety +19

    I get clingy with friends who don’t care about me but I always end up feeling bad for those who genuinely want to try care for me that I don’t show the care back at or show a lot of irritation to a lot which makes me feel more toxic.

    • @BmW-so2zj
      @BmW-so2zj Před 4 lety

      Mr. Magistral Malik i relate for the first one but the second no because nobody cares about me

    • @trippettfamily4686
      @trippettfamily4686 Před 3 lety

      Why?

  • @gracequach6769
    @gracequach6769 Před 4 lety +557

    I friggin' feel for the lonely little porcelain dolls at Goodwill...

    • @Spottedstorm27
      @Spottedstorm27 Před 4 lety +35

      Omg I feel bad for neglected dolls too!

    • @Ana-fn2zg
      @Ana-fn2zg Před 4 lety +16

      Oh yeah I bought a clown doll for a creepy doll collection from goodwill lol
      I begged my mom

    • @softichill5737
      @softichill5737 Před 4 lety +9

      I feel sorry for rolly pollies/pillbugs and snails

    • @stanfatou2002
      @stanfatou2002 Před 4 lety +4

      OMG ME I TOO I FEEL BAD FOR THE LITTLE PENNYS THAT I FIND ON THE GROUND.

    • @skeetsmcgrew3282
      @skeetsmcgrew3282 Před 4 lety +1

      I'm pretty sure this isn't empathy since they have no feelings to share. Idk what it is but it's not empathy lol

  • @terseandtiny1746
    @terseandtiny1746 Před 4 lety +157

    I'm an empath but I'm logic before I act on my "feelings".

  • @LoDaFTA
    @LoDaFTA Před 4 lety +42

    I've learned to deal with my empathy by completely closing myself off. I was too young when everything started to make me *feel*. It was terribly uncomfortable and when I lost my emotional outlet, it became unbearable. So I became apathetic. I can still understand the emotions of people around me, better than even themselves, but I simply can't care anymore. In the end, I come off as someone callous, which I am, so I figured it was better to just pretend I am too dense to understand, instead of uncaring. At least I was old enough to understand the social cues to know when I should just smile, or be angry, etc. But even so, overwhelmingly strong emotions always end up affecting me, and I hate it because it makes me feel like I am losing control, so I end up even more frustrated. Still, I miss the times when I could be happy or sad, feel anxious and impatient, now they feel so alien to me.

    • @raveallnightlong
      @raveallnightlong Před 4 lety +1

      Lorran Davi Azarany I bet most [“non empaths”] would read your message and say you’re just an egotist or something unhinged. But the reality is you can state things like “and know their emotions better than them” as a literal mater of fact. Or the way you modify yourself to such a degree... I can already hear the psychopath comments...but that’s just how we are. Certain things are a bit too easily manipulated for us. I have to ask - how are you able to change so completely. To the point you’re not trying...it’s a grounded, embedded status. Such as not feeling the anxiety ?? I had an ex that could put herself into a completely unemotional shell. But that was more depression/dissociative dark shit. I want to find a technique to modify even anxiety! Thanks 🙏🏼

    • @samanthaspsychiccabin8354
      @samanthaspsychiccabin8354 Před 3 lety +2

      i understand this. this is normally a sign of a soulfully drained empath, maybe it’s just you’ve been surrounded by too miserable people for too long, perhaps your location is to sub-urban, some important tips for empaths truly is self-isolation. it may seem like self harm to others, but it’s a necessity to HSP. I’d also suggest meditating about three times. a week for 15 minutes at a time. you don’t have to be in total silence to meditate, you can meditate with music if it helps you. try re-connecting with nature, i’d also suggest taking warm showers in times of emotional distress. it may seem weird, but they offer warmth and comfort that often times, most people can’t offer a HSP.

    • @bigbo715
      @bigbo715 Před 3 lety

      You need discipline, and I do not intend to offend. I spent my entire life trying to help and getting screwed over, I lived with people who hated me just because I was me, I was bullied relentlessly and almost killed on several occasions, I fell towards addiction, towards shutting myself off to the world. But in all the chaos I found that sometimes there are things more important than yourself, sometimes your strength is defined by your endurance, and the more you endure the stronger you can become. I learned to train myself, to master my emotions and let go of my ego, so that I could devote my life to helping without ever expecting anything in return, or being spiteful in the face of abuse, people are hurtful, abusive, and destructive, but letting them change you when you've been given a beautiful gift for being able to see things for how they should be seen, that's a true crime my friend.

    • @bigbo715
      @bigbo715 Před 3 lety +1

      Remember your worth friend, you are appreciated, if you keep fighting, it will be worth it, and I hope you do.

    • @ramyaaaa
      @ramyaaaa Před 2 lety +1

      I can relate. At the moment, I’m going through exactly what u described and it’s so exhausting.

  • @Ultimate23Dragon
    @Ultimate23Dragon Před 4 lety +10

    This is me to a tee. I recently discovered that my biggest weakness in life is that always I try to help others with things while never being able to figure out how to help myself with anything & everything...
    I *NEEDED* this! I've been going through a lot of rough patches in the last couple years & am in the process of truly starting over in life. This video really helped me out.

  • @kiki.16
    @kiki.16 Před 4 lety +71

    your voice is so calming omg

  • @cinnythefirst5916
    @cinnythefirst5916 Před 4 lety +7

    I've got some solid advice for my empaths out there! This is more of a visual way to put it, but I'll do my best to explain. My therapist gave me this perspective, and it's helped me identify my own emotions and other people's as well.
    Imagine other people's emotions as rain coming down onto you. You can let it come down onto your skin and soak you through, but you don't want to do that. So you need a raincoat to block out those emotions. Now, you'll still be able to feel the rain against your raincoat, however it won't be soaking you. This image has actually helped me out a lot in trying to pick apart things. Sometimes you have to sit back and address yourself, "Hey, am I upset because of my own emotions, or is it because someone else is going through something?" And to process this! Alone time is also very, very important for empaths, and was an excellent point in the video!
    Remember to have empathy for yourselves too, you're deserving of that love.

    • @red_reaper1729
      @red_reaper1729 Před rokem +1

      Wow thats nice information it's just too bad I was too late to understand this

  • @JJ-dz3xj
    @JJ-dz3xj Před 4 lety +56

    A Real Empath didn't know what the word meant until he watched this video

    • @lomasay9416
      @lomasay9416 Před 4 lety

      lmao

    • @Dee29140
      @Dee29140 Před 4 lety +3

      I discovered this by watching a video about narcissism. I had no idea what an Empath is/was. It's no wonder I am so drained and taken advantage of😞😡

    • @the_queenren
      @the_queenren Před 3 lety

      Yeah..I wasn't aware Empath was the term used to classify us..

    • @naaberfindmoi2791
      @naaberfindmoi2791 Před 3 lety

      +1

    • @barreybae3167
      @barreybae3167 Před 2 lety

      same

  • @celestial5036
    @celestial5036 Před 3 lety +2

    I love this trait about me but its very hard to survive each day when your entire family has toxic mood swings. I enjoy alone time

  • @brunoserio4234
    @brunoserio4234 Před 4 lety +29

    Finally, something I can talk about :D.
    First of all I have to say that I can feel empathy, and it really made me who I am today.
    Sometimes it is great, because when people (especially my friends and family) feel good and happy, I feel a lot better, and I think it kind of helps me strengthen my friendships because I try to make them feel happy.
    However, when they are sad, not only do I understand them, but I also *feel* sad too. This really hurts and made me struggle with a lot of things (I'm getting professional help though).
    So, basically it is a double edged sword. Don't forget to love yourself too, you are great.

    • @smokesignals3953
      @smokesignals3953 Před 4 lety +3

      Finally! some one like me! thank you for just being you and everything will get better! i wish i was getting professional help...do you recommend any thing for me to try? iv'e been looking for a while

    • @brunoserio4234
      @brunoserio4234 Před 4 lety +3

      @@smokesignals3953 I'm afraid I learned my lesson in the hars way, but I have a really important piece of advice.
      You should try to care about you the closest you can to how you treat other people.
      It might be really difficult (it was for me), but don't get discouraged:
      Have you heard the phrase "Fake it 'til you make it"? Well if you force yourself to do it, in a matter of time you will start doing it unconsciously and you won't be immersed in situations that are bad for you.
      Also, I think that you should take into account this anecdote:
      When I was struggling more with empathy I used to *feel* really bad when my best friend talked to me about her problems; which led to her not going for me when she needed to talk to someone.
      I thought I had hurt her, and this resulted in conversations that felt horrible.
      She couldn't talk to me to get better, I couldn't help, I *felt* bad.
      Eventually I realized what was going on and I *tried to ONLY understand people, and feel less* so that I can help without feeling bad myself.
      I hope this helped, and I reccomend you to talk about this with someone you trust or with your family and ask them for help to go to therapy, it is the best for these situations. I am aware that in some countries a psychologist isn't free, but I hope that you can get better.
      If you need something and you don't have anyone to talk about, talk via Instagram (I'll leave it in the next comment in case it gets deleted) and I'll try to help.
      Have a good day

    • @brunoserio4234
      @brunoserio4234 Před 4 lety +3

      @@smokesignals3953 In case that you need someone to talk and don't have any other people message me via @brunosmusic on Instagram and tell me you are the one who replied to my comment in a Psych2Go video.

    • @smokesignals3953
      @smokesignals3953 Před 4 lety +2

      @@brunoserio4234 thank you so much...this really helped a lot, i hope you keep helping people like yourself and me. your really somthing amazing Thank you

    • @brunoserio4234
      @brunoserio4234 Před 4 lety +2

      @@smokesignals3953 I'm really glad that it helped you. I wish the best for you :'D.

  • @Red-zt8cz
    @Red-zt8cz Před 4 lety +20

    I think the universe hates me. I'm definitely an empath, but I suffer from Asperger's. Talk about a contradiction. To make matters worse I'm 6.8ft & tend to scare everyone with my presents alone.
    All I ever wanted was a friend.

    • @vprincessfan12
      @vprincessfan12 Před 4 lety +1

      I'd be glad to be an internet friend if you'd like.

    • @MsRita2014
      @MsRita2014 Před 4 lety +1

      @ Red I'll be your friend

    • @leannycabrera2706
      @leannycabrera2706 Před 4 lety +1

      Red @hollywood.jinx on insta, let’s be friends :)

    • @aubredelic
      @aubredelic Před 3 lety +1

      Hey I have aspergers too! I’m always here if you wanna chat :)

    • @maurahennessy444
      @maurahennessy444 Před 3 lety

      I will be your friend and I will be here for you no worries 💜

  • @valkyrierain313
    @valkyrierain313 Před 4 lety +2

    I can sense emotions without even looking at someone
    If you're angry about something and you enter the room, I'll know

  • @marliehodge9763
    @marliehodge9763 Před 4 lety +1

    This quarentine has made this become very clear to me. I notice every single time what anyone is feeling and automatically feel the same way and it really is emotionally draining. My brain 24/7 is worrying about everyone else and constantly trying to help them

  • @zodh5700
    @zodh5700 Před 4 lety +13

    i'm the exact opposite to an empath, and honestly, I wish I had more empathy
    knowing too much about how others feel would definitely be stressful, but it's equally stressful having an eq of -2 and constantly trying to analyze how others feel just in case you accidentally do something that upsets them

    • @Kat-vc1fg
      @Kat-vc1fg Před 4 lety +2

      As an empath I find this very interesting

  • @moogi3610
    @moogi3610 Před 4 lety +104

    My Cheerios are stale :(

  • @freestyle1146
    @freestyle1146 Před 4 lety +1

    This explains why I'm so bad at consoling people. I get caught up in their emotions and get brought down to their current state. I also will go into stages of sadness after feeling alone and feel better after spending productive time alone. This fits me so well.

  • @softerhaze
    @softerhaze Před 4 lety +8

    whenever someone opens up to me, i never know what to say to comfort them i just go really quiet because im overwhelmed

    • @coemo6120
      @coemo6120 Před 4 lety

      is it a sign that you are an empath? ^^

    • @Emily-hl9yd
      @Emily-hl9yd Před 3 lety

      that’s what everyone feels in that situation, no one can handle that like it’s nothing

    • @belieall9974
      @belieall9974 Před 3 lety

      @@Emily-hl9yd there are people that just don't care at all

  • @LovelyRose.4
    @LovelyRose.4 Před 4 lety +11

    “With great powers, comes great responsibility” -Stan Lee

    • @Psych2go
      @Psych2go  Před 4 lety +1

      Indeed. Any other quotes you want to share while at it?

    • @ComicalNerd-bp1et
      @ComicalNerd-bp1et Před 4 lety +3

      Lovely Rose that’s uncle bens words. But good enough

    • @LovelyRose.4
      @LovelyRose.4 Před 4 lety

      ComicalNerd 2099 thanks 😂 I couldn't remember the name for nun

  • @Jazking95Plays
    @Jazking95Plays Před 4 lety +29

    Steven universe: *let me introduce myself*

  • @viatrixvv
    @viatrixvv Před 4 lety +5

    Being an empath is a great experience when everyone just trusts you for their problems it just make you feel important an visible for once

  • @RebelWvlf
    @RebelWvlf Před 4 lety +5

    Literally ever since I got out of depression therapy, I started to feel other people's vibes. It helped me in dodging hostile people (psychopaths especially, they are giving me cold, sinking feeling in my chest), but when I get surrounded by depressed people, I start crying a lot. Also crying when I see animals being hurt or abandoned.

  • @thomasmoeller3446
    @thomasmoeller3446 Před 4 lety +10

    What about those of us who have had to build walls from a young age in order to not fall into the emotions of others? Sometimes the walls appear so strong that others think we don't have empathy?

  • @fionna_cool_girl
    @fionna_cool_girl Před 4 lety +6

    Empathy: the feeling of knowing how someone feels, or have established that you feel what they feel.
    Sympathy: the feeling of feeling sorry for what happened to someone else, even if you’ve never experienced anything like it.

  • @april_eliza1317
    @april_eliza1317 Před 4 lety +3

    I got depression because of the weight of trying to help a friend with the same problem. I'm introverted and WAY too sensitive, and all the other things related as well. this makes it make sense so thank you for this video :)

  • @tubbyrainbow111
    @tubbyrainbow111 Před 3 lety +3

    I only found out I was an empath after going out with a Narcissist for 6months, felt like my batteries were completely flat for months afterward. She was an amazing person deep down but had gone through an awful upbringing which led her to build this narcissist personality. Just know if you're an empath and are going out with a Narcissist you have to put in boundaries or it will really get you

  • @nyom518
    @nyom518 Před 4 lety +3

    I just wanted to let this out by saying, thank you. Thank you for teaching me so many psychology lessons each video, idk how long I've been subscribed but I just really want to thank you, because I've fought with my long term depression and you've made me stronger and realizing that I've finally got out of depression is such a big accomplishment and you guys are one of the biggest factors I'm able to live with such enthusiasm today and live a more healthy life without my insomnia and emotional breakdowns.
    Thank you for helping me through my journey, I hope you guys see this cuz I'm so greatful and I owe a lot to you people from psych2go because I would've never learned so much about psychology while enjoying at the same time because of the animations.
    I've had suicidal thoughts but you guys made me see there was indeed, a light in my future so I shouldn't end it. And here I am, celebrated my birthday yesterday, alive and well, I hope you will continuously make these videos because you never know who you could inspire.

  • @memey8015
    @memey8015 Před 4 lety +5

    Before: *when you see a person frowning, he or she is sad*
    Now: *_when you see a person smiling, he or she may be broken inside_*

  • @marcwarren4393
    @marcwarren4393 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing this Amanda! ❤

  • @craftyheidi6688
    @craftyheidi6688 Před 4 lety +42

    Me: has like none of the traits
    My soul: aight imma head out

  • @HumansOfVR
    @HumansOfVR Před 4 lety +4

    *_Thanks for all the Empaths out there!_* You make the world a better place

  • @polishasialover4854
    @polishasialover4854 Před 4 lety +7

    *Who else has noticed the newest G-DRAGON x Nike’s shoes?! I love this PEACEMINUSONE logo and GD’s unique way of tying shoelaces!*
    You can see them at 0:31 👑💛

  • @nicjuniper777
    @nicjuniper777 Před 4 lety

    I wasn't sure before, but now I feel comfortable labelling myself as an empathy. Thank you

  • @mitchcoleman1238
    @mitchcoleman1238 Před 4 lety

    All of the above!!!! I am definitely an empath!! Thanks for the video!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Vampxiii_
    @Vampxiii_ Před 4 lety +24

    “Are empaths real??”
    I’m right here.

    • @asdf-ev2bv
      @asdf-ev2bv Před 4 lety +2

      If you follow Cancel Culture, you are not an empath.

  • @indialdinges
    @indialdinges Před 4 lety +13

    never clicked on a video faster! especially being an empath

    • @lolly7146
      @lolly7146 Před 4 lety

      Are you really!

    • @brunoserio4234
      @brunoserio4234 Před 4 lety +1

      Sameee

    • @lolly7146
      @lolly7146 Před 4 lety

      @@indialdinges the fact that I don't know you makes me wonder if your lying or not
      But good job for confusing me 😃
      I'm not being sarcastic
      Don't worry 🙂

    • @indialdinges
      @indialdinges Před 4 lety

      thereal wolf you don’t have to believe me, that’s up to you but you aren’t going to hate on me that’s for sure

    • @lolly7146
      @lolly7146 Před 4 lety

      @@indialdinges I don't hate anyone
      Sorry for confusing you

  • @broniwhite6428
    @broniwhite6428 Před 3 lety

    Thank you. So spot on. Great insight. Have a fantastic day. 🌞❣🙏

  • @psychommunityy
    @psychommunityy Před 3 lety

    Aaahh the violin on the backgroud is so beautiful ❤

  • @mrlollz1849
    @mrlollz1849 Před 4 lety +6

    Wow, I finally know the difference about empathy and sympathy, and It turns out I don't fell empathy 99% of the time. Oh well.

  • @dancecattschua3550
    @dancecattschua3550 Před 4 lety +9

    Yes
    I can really see my self is this signs
    I'm struggling with emotional and mental problems and I'm glad that I fund the reason
    Thank you

  • @patri_zzz5013
    @patri_zzz5013 Před 4 lety

    Thank you guys for doing all these videos, really awesome and useful! 💚

  • @maveryfraker6190
    @maveryfraker6190 Před 4 lety

    I already knew I was an Empath, but I was making sure that I am with this video. Thank you for that!❤

  • @Batman9110
    @Batman9110 Před 4 lety +15

    0:39 *_Im getting Grinch flashbacks_*

  • @asrielgenesis1155
    @asrielgenesis1155 Před 4 lety +58

    i wanna be a psychiatrist one day

    • @terseandtiny1746
      @terseandtiny1746 Před 4 lety +15

      Being empathetic is why I became a therapist. It's great work.

    • @smokesignals3953
      @smokesignals3953 Před 4 lety +1

      thats great!

    • @bugeye8749
      @bugeye8749 Před 4 lety

      No u don’t lol

    • @confderatechocolate4645
      @confderatechocolate4645 Před 4 lety +1

      I really don't think you know what you're saying.

    • @amykelley666
      @amykelley666 Před 4 lety +6

      If you live in America, don't. You'll have far too much pressure to shill for big pharma. Plus, doctors(including Psychiatrists) on average come out of Med school with 200k in debt, which is a contributor to shilling for big pharma too, but is also a huge stressor.

  • @zeroeels8591
    @zeroeels8591 Před 4 lety

    this has helped so much. thanks your page really helps me and i finally can back up why i always need time to myself

  • @GiftedSince92GiftedSince92

    Great video! This describes myself. I naturally care about people. I look at their perspective on things. I listen to what they have to say. I think people naturally care for others in general because we do CONNECT on a variety of things. Also, we must be careful and protect ourselves to when it comes too helping others. Not everyone is worth helping because if you see signs of people that use your empathy as "weakness" or "too nice" those are RED FLAGS and you have to stay away from those kind of people. Nowadays, for me I'm aware of people but I do know my intentions are good. I feel sometimes I get a sense from people that are "up to no good". I dislike people that manipulate and take advantage of people who are genuinely kind. Regardless, I will keep being myself and continue to care. This is an insightful video! Keep up the great work!

  • @siri_5067
    @siri_5067 Před 4 lety +4

    These are all me, dead on. Never related to anything more than this, didn't know it had a name :o I'm proud now 😁

  • @marianaduque7301
    @marianaduque7301 Před 4 lety +5

    2:36 literally describes every single decision I've done in my life...

  • @EmergencyDrawings
    @EmergencyDrawings Před 4 lety +2

    It's both a blessing and a curse, especially when you can feel empathy over someone elses physical pain as well as emotional pain

  • @Marleywiththelocs
    @Marleywiththelocs Před 3 lety

    It all makes sense now. I had to let people go in my life because of this and I never understood why people always come to me to talk or want me to help. I feel everything around me energy wise and I can look at you and know your energy wow and I’m 29 and never knew it was a blessing but also a curse. I always put people feelings before mind and I am always healing others but I never get that because I self heal myself daily. I go through so many battles alone and no one knows. Now I cry randomly and they say it’s the opening of the heart centre... thank you spirit! I now know what I am here to do ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @CosmicSparrow
    @CosmicSparrow Před 4 lety +4

    I think this is a freaky coincidence bc ive been questioning this

  • @MJ-jn4qh
    @MJ-jn4qh Před 4 lety +3

    being an introverted empath who's struggling with depression and insecurities is so challenging

    • @Psych2go
      @Psych2go  Před 4 lety +1

      How long have you known you're introverted empath?

    • @MJ-jn4qh
      @MJ-jn4qh Před 4 lety

      @@Psych2go basically all my life but i really started thinking about it and feeling it 2 years ago I'd say

    • @SpirituallyAwakenedEmpath
      @SpirituallyAwakenedEmpath Před 4 lety

      I feel for you Moonlight, I was in your place several years ago. I think you could benefit from my channel as it could help to give you a clarity on a lot of what you're going through. Not just by watching my video's but by conversing with you, I feel guided to try and help you, I can guarantee that their is a wonderful person inside of you that want to come out. Healing is the best medicine. much love, stay strong, namaste.😇🙏👍

  • @Jobe-13
    @Jobe-13 Před 4 lety +1

    This video is so calming. I love it.

  • @miguelbarajassalamanca5554

    Thanks a lot for this video, i was needing answers, until i watched this, now i understand a little more about my problems, thanks again.

  • @ihop2001
    @ihop2001 Před 3 lety +4

    Shane Dawson after viewing this: 👁️👄👁️

  • @blueapple7988
    @blueapple7988 Před 4 lety +9

    Reasons start at 1:55
    1. You are emotionally intuitive
    2. You jump at the chance to help others
    3. You think with your heart rather than your head
    4. You’re sensitive
    5. You need time to recharge

  • @Inabikari131
    @Inabikari131 Před 2 lety

    I'm learning that I'm an empath and so much makes sense when I watch these videos... Thank you for making them! :)

  • @siyaa3354
    @siyaa3354 Před 4 lety

    This video described parts of me that are really evident.

  • @trendingbluesmsp7756
    @trendingbluesmsp7756 Před 4 lety +81

    I'm not one of those but.....
    *IM EARLY*

  • @demiray1097
    @demiray1097 Před 4 lety +15

    I'm not one, just wanted to take a look

  • @sallyfisher6023
    @sallyfisher6023 Před 3 lety +1

    I definitely felt the last part.. we crave others that need the attention we give!! Doesn't matter how drained we are we still try to give more and more never thinking of ourselves! Most of the time not even aware that subconsciously we seek these ppl out!! I'm still learning how to take care of myself mentally and the best way to recharge!! Its been a struggle to say the least

  • @chanchaldalmia5121
    @chanchaldalmia5121 Před 4 lety

    I had depression but now I m trying to heal but whenever I see other people suffer it all comes back adding more emotions. It becomes more hard every day. Your channel helps a lot

  • @hqwthorne
    @hqwthorne Před 4 lety +115

    Roses are red,
    Violets are blue,
    This comment probably isn’t original,
    But I bet you’ve copied too.

    • @Psych2go
      @Psych2go  Před 4 lety +9

      Where did you come from?

    • @hqwthorne
      @hqwthorne Před 4 lety +5

      Psych2Go I just love the videos about crushes and if someone likes you back and I also subscribed. I know you probably asked this because from my YT picture, right? And if you meant from what country, I’m Polish.

    • @sire-8422
      @sire-8422 Před 4 lety +2

      @@Psych2go Where did you go?

    • @KiraTheFoolOfTheFools
      @KiraTheFoolOfTheFools Před 4 lety

      Thats a lie!
      THE CAKE IS A LIE!

  • @user-nx1vh4ej9q
    @user-nx1vh4ej9q Před 3 lety +4

    someone show this to shane dawson

  • @rebekahpeterson4493
    @rebekahpeterson4493 Před 4 lety

    Gift! You have to be sure to balance your own emotional health with helping others though. It takes a lot of practice and learning to set healthy boundaries or to know when you are the one who needs to help (be that listening or otherwise).

  • @vishalkumar-mg9ip
    @vishalkumar-mg9ip Před 4 lety

    This was really helpful and informative. Thankyou 😊✌🏻

  • @invictus4807
    @invictus4807 Před 4 lety +6

    Nobody:
    15 y/o girls: omg i knew it

  • @duchi882
    @duchi882 Před 4 lety +3

    *5 Signs you are an Empath:*
    1. When you feel 2nd hand pain when someone else gets hit in the balls

  • @booogarboi3374
    @booogarboi3374 Před 2 lety

    I’m here late, but thank you for this ❤️ I tried to explain my pain for others to my mom, and it sounded like I didn’t like others having emotions- it just drained me to feel bad about everything

  • @badriyaabdulaziz6958
    @badriyaabdulaziz6958 Před 4 lety

    the editing is beautiful

  • @dreamgrlarchive
    @dreamgrlarchive Před 4 lety +5

    I honestly feel like its a curse for me in this mean world

    • @e.r3519
      @e.r3519 Před 4 lety

      I feel the same way sometimes but that's what makes me think this world needs us. There's a lot of negativity out there.

  • @thepopulargirllol3831
    @thepopulargirllol3831 Před 4 lety +80

    Me: wow! I’m early
    Everyone else: I THINK NOT BIOCH

  • @gabrielgonzalez9654
    @gabrielgonzalez9654 Před 3 lety +2

    Yeah, I’m an empath, thought I don’t usually use that particular term. I see it as a blessing that allows me to connect to others.

  • @lunar_pixie_
    @lunar_pixie_ Před 4 lety

    I have this deep need to help others, and helping people is what makes me feel most fulfilled.
    I make myself cry when I imagine conflict or bad situations.
    I can understand how someone feels by the slightest change in their tone or the way they look at something.

  • @jackwells7679
    @jackwells7679 Před 4 lety +7

    This channel is my religion

  • @debbied0wn3r
    @debbied0wn3r Před 4 lety +3

    Me before this vid: am I just an empathetic person at times?
    Me after this vid: am I an empath?

  • @shamimhasan6806
    @shamimhasan6806 Před 4 lety

    Love this channel!

  • @myaw5723
    @myaw5723 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi,
    I totally relate to this video. And I am definitely an empath