How to Cut an Unhealthy Bond with Someone
Many of us instinctively want to take away another person’s pain, especially a loved one, but that can be unhealthy for those who soak up their negative energy….
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Author: Judith Orloff
Posts by Judith Orloff
Self-Care for Empaths and Sensitive People
Read an excerpt from Dr. Judith Orloff’s book, Thriving as an Empath: 365 Days of Self-Care for Sensitive People and its companion workbook….
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Empaths and Addiction
Why are empaths so susceptible to alcohol, drug, sex, food, gambling, shopping, or other addictions? Empaths can become overwhelmed and overstimulated due to their extreme sensitivity….
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Why Empaths Are at Risk for Adrenal Fatigue
As a psychiatrist I treat many empath patients who come in exhausted with a syndrome known as adrenal fatigue. This is a collection of symptoms such as exhaustion, body aches, anxiety, trouble thinking clearly, and insomnia….
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5 Strategies to Heal Your Emotional Triggers
Learn how to heal your emotional triggers that are activated by someone else’s behaviors or comments. These are very draining for empaths….
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What is Your Level of Empathy?
Empathy is when you care about others in both sadness and joy. To determine your level of empathy take this Empathy Quotient (EQ) quiz….
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The Power of Empathy
Empathy is when we reach our hearts out to others and put ourselves in their shoes. It is the medicine the world needs right now….
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Self-Soothing Techniques: 8 Ways to Prevent Overwhelm
Many sensitive people have not learned how to self-soothe if they are upset or when life gets intense. Like many children, perhaps you didn’t have the kind of parents that held you and let you know that everything was going to be okay. If your parents were anxious they also may have transmitted their anxiety to you. Sensitive children can absorb this and may unknowingly carry it around as an adult….
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The Best and Worst Jobs for an Empath
Some jobs are more satisfying and less stressful for empaths than others. As an empath, myself, I know that to excel in and enjoy our work, we must make the most of our sensitivities. We must express our intuition, our thoughtfulness, our quietness, and our creativity rather than trying to be someone we’re not….
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Are You a Food Empath? The Missing Piece to Overeating
Overeating and food addictions are common among empaths. Learn if you’re a food empath and techniques to manage your eating habits….
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