What is an Empath?

In this video, I give a straightforward and clinically informed definition of exactly what a genuine empath is. In the next videos in this new series, I will be exploring in more detail how the core features of the empath temperament operate - to help empaths better understand their gifts as well as their blindspots.

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Abdul Saad
Clinical Psychologist

[ariessunvirgomoonrising]

As an empath who has experienced abuse at the hands of narcissists, I feel that I have been able to learn and grow from those experiences to become more self-aware, self-protective and better equipped to support my own mental health, establish healthier relationships, while maintaining my own independence.

[krissykatportal]

Omg it's like you described me exactly. Since I was little my family would always tell me to stop being so sensitive. I've felt misunderstood my entire life:/

[lifetobelived]

Being an empath can be a strength.

The skills that empathic children should be taught are to set boundaries, that they have to be "selfish" sometimes and put self care above other people's care, not all people deserves our energies and. how to block the energies of those who do not help or who might cause more harm than good.

I'm not sure we are as much child like but rather we hold on to the openness of when we were children where as others harden up to the adult world. I don't think we need to lose that quality just know who is worthy of our openness. Part of the so called childlike part of our personalities is, also, our creative center. We do have to toughen up a bit to protect ourselves so that we know when to close off ourselves to potentially toxic people.

I wish I knew these things before I hit my 50s but it just happens that way sometimes. It is never too late to learn.

[catlovesdogs]

We are real. I tire of the uneducated know-it-alls who abuse us. No more.

[Artisticmum]

Brilliant man and brilliantly explained -

[msheiressroxy]

I started having terrible headaches. My blood pressure skyrocketed. I was under so much stress in that environment until I left.

[craftlover]

I am an empath and it has taken most of my life to even know that I am one. I so appreciate that you are taking the time to do this series. I know it will help a lot of us immensely! THANK YOU!

[pastorjeanna]

All the psychologists Ive seen on YouTube seem to describe empaths in terms of dysfunctional relationships, which it seems we are susceptible to. I would like to explore conversations about healthy empaths. We are not just another category of disturbed character.

[raspberrynation]

Good to see you sir. Please make a video on toxic internalised shame and anger.

[troid]

It seems that being an empath is so painful. I am looking forward to learning how one can use this positively.

[fjm]

This is the most accurate and brilliant read on an empath that i have seen. I actually cried, thanks for this

[walaahalimah]

'There's been a wounding to their basic sense of safety in the world, their basic right to fundamentallly exist, especially in a physical body'... this rings true and brought tears to my eyes, please elaborate and give some examples. Thank you and God bless you.

[gazellerichardson]

Am so glad I found this site.
Very few people understand what it's like to feel other people's emotions, pain, fear, anger, etc. It feels like the feelings are mine.... How can you not help? Need to learn. Makes me physical ill. I put other's need ahead of mine consistently. Only solution I have found is isolation, and relationships with animals.
Complicating it is a high level of intuition, often knowing that something bad is going to happen to someone. Overwhelmed, not functioning, physically ill. Feel like my so called friends only keep me around as a go to when their lives fall apart with no reciprocation when I need support.
Thank You for doing this series. I work in the field of Psychology. Can't help myself. My partner is a Medical Psychologist, multiple doctorates in the mental health field; but you can't really help someone you Love. It just doesn't work. Most Psychologists don't understand this, even if they believe one is an Empath (rarely). Anything beyond the documented 5 senses is not something they want to touch, or know how to deal with.
Namaste.

[wandalee]

I love this guy, I wish American psychology would learn more about empathy and not call us all Codependents.

[CL-qjps]

Looking forward to seeing you again also. Thank you for all your efforts.

[MrKillswitch]

This can be summed up as the empath's biggest problem is society as this world is emotionally, spiritually, and mentally diseased which is like dropping the bomb on the empath so for many this world is hell where basically you have to be almost anything else other than being an empath to survive. Some wonder why some empaths even become misanthropes and avoidants without putting much if any thought as to why, I have hell some days enduring extroverts because of this.

[jg]

Thank you! Looking forward to the series.

[jenniferpereida]

I sincerely appreciate your work. Looking forward to this series immensely. The note on pride hit home with me. Would you please touch on empath blind spots or tendencies when it comes to parenting. I’m committed to parenting the best I can and stopping this dynamic. It’s hard to change what you might not see. Your work is appreciated and impactful.

[twofierce]

You are a blessing! Much love and gratitude for all of your work!

[Blueflameintegration]

This empath learned how to let go.. Cut off toxic energy. Through forgiveness and a very valuable lessons.