Do you feel things first and think second? Are you so attuned to the emotions of those around you that your body reacts to their feelings as if they were your own? Newsflash, you might be an empath.

Being a deep empath isn’t just about “feeling a lot”—it’s an entire way of moving through the world. Empaths don’t just notice emotions; they absorb them, often to their own detriment. Their ability ...

People who are very receptive to the emotions of others are known as empaths. Because they are also sensitive to noise, smell, and being around people, they are likely to feel overwhelmed in crowds ...

Empaths and narcissists are often drawn to each other. This is because empaths have a lot of compassion and understanding to give, while narcissists thrive on someone worshipping them. But this isn't ...

“It used to affect me badly,” said Stephanie Sanders, turning to face me from the park bench we’re sharing. “I would get headaches, like everyone else, picking up all these other peoples’ emotions.” ...

Vanessa Reiser is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed in NY, NJ, MA, and FL. She is a psychotherapist and the founder of the nonprofit, TellaTherapist.org. She is also a survivor of ...

People with “dark personality traits,” such as psychopathy or narcissism, are more likely to be callous, disagreeable, and antagonistic in their nature. Such traits exist on a continuum — we all have ...

Meesh Carra, a psychic medium in Massachusetts, first came across the term “empath” on a spiritual journey, when she began exploring “energy work” and “intuitive development.” “As a psychic medium, I ...

“Being a sensitive empath is a beautiful thing as an artist”—Alanis Morissette As an empath, I know that to excel in and enjoy our work, we must make the most of our sensitivities. We must express our ...

It's been popular for a while now for people who are highly sensitive to think of themselves as empaths, but many don't realize there are several types of empaths, and this visual personality test can ...