As a psychiatrist and an empath, I often get asked, "What is the difference between empaths and highly sensitive people?" The following are the similarities and areas of overlap. (I also devote a ...

If you've been on the mental health side of TikTok or spend a lot of time Googling inquiries related to anxiety, you've likely seen the term "highly sensitive person" or "HSP." While it might ...

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 ...

Being sensitive often means feeling everything, and that can be exhausting. If you're always tired, these five simple things ...

In today’s non-stop world, many of us find ourselves in careers that may not align with our true essence, especially if we’re high-vibrational individuals. These sensitive souls, often referred to as ...

Ever feel like you soak up the emotions around you like a sponge? You might be an empath. For folks who feel the world deeply, finding a job that doesn’t drain you is key. So, what’s out there for you ...

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Imagine someone who can read your emotions like an open book - someone who can empathize with your struggles and happiness - only to weaponize that understanding against you. Enter the Dark Empath, a ...

You've been told you are too sensitive and should toughen up to get by in this unstable world. Somehow, you just know stuff other people don't. You feel things most can't feel. You walk into a room ...

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 ...