Empaths / Highly Sensitive People Archives

Could You Be in Love with an Energy Vampire?

People we love can sometimes drain us the most. Our mates may not be trying to do this, but life's...
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Who’s the Emotional Vampire in Your Life?

As a physician, I've found that the biggest energy drain on my patients is relationships. Some relationships are positive and...
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The Energy of Food: A Missing Piece in Weight Loss

As a psychiatrist I know that there is more to overeating and obesity than meets the eye. Genetics play a...
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Is Empathy Helping or Hurting Your Career?

When President Obama announced he was looking for a Supreme Court nominee who demonstrated empathy, it triggered a national conversation...
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Tips to Cope with Personal Space Intruders

If you want to see people flip their lids fast, try invading their personal space. These intrusions cause our stress...
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Tips to Cope with a Control Freak

As a psychiatrist, I have observed that relationships are one of the major sources of exhaustion for many of my...
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How To See Through the Charm of a Narcissist

As a psychiatrist, I strongly believe that it is important to know about the narcissistic personality so you can have...
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Tips to Center Yourself

In my new book, Second Sight I recount my journey to accept and embrace my intuitive abilities. An important part...
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The Experience of Deja Vu

"Déjà Vu" is a common intuitive experience that has happened to many of us. The expression is derived from the...
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What Do Synchronicities Mean?

Have you ever experienced perfect timing, a moment when everything just seems to fall into place? For a moment, we...
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