Recently I was scrolling through my TikTok feed where I came across a video about what it means to be an 'empath'. I’d never heard of the term before, so it came as a bit of a shock to find myself ...

According to Dr. Judith Orloff, author of The Empath’s Survival Guide, not only are there different types of empaths, but certain characteristics as well. The types of empaths include emotional ...

As they say, “Opposites attract,” and this is certainly true in a variety of relationships, from marriage and dating relationships to friendships and connections with family members. And at times, an ...

Breanna Mona is a freelance writer and editor focused on creating inclusive, empathetic content. She works across platforms like Healthline, Greatist, Medical News Today, Psych Central and more, ...

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In recent years, “empath” has become a buzzy word in pop psychology. You’ll find sweatshirts and T-shirts adorned with the word “empath” or “empathy” and videos all over social media about the ...

Empathic personal distress stems from what I call "empathy gone awry." It arises from confusion of boundaries—feeling the ...

It may seem like society is always trying to fit us into smaller and smaller boxes. Yet sometimes we discover boxes that don’t feel constraining. These boxes help us understand key aspects of ...

Empathic illnesses are those in which you manifest symptoms that are not your own. Many patients have come to me labeled “agoraphobic” with panic disorders, chronic depression, fatigue, pain, or ...