What is the Empath Gag Response?

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I think the title of this post gives away what I’m going to discuss today.

Yes, the Empath Gag Response.

I’m sure all you lovely Empaths have experienced it at one time or another.

And it has to be said, it’s not always a nice experience.

There are several layers to this, so let’s dive in.

Firstly, I will start by saying, the gag response, is something similar to morphing.

I have a post discussing this, below, but to briefly explain:

Because many Empaths inadvertently pick up other people’s energy, this energy can include beliefs and character traits. They then take them on and can unintentionally morph their personality to fit the mental impressions coming from another.

When an Empath starts morphing, their behaviour changes. They talk in ways not typical of their usual self, they feel different and sense they are acting out of character but cannot shake it off. Continue reading →

10 Ways to Trigger an Empath

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As I’m sure you’re more than aware, depending on how an Empath is feeling will depend on what face they show to the world. They can be prone to mood swings, especially if they’ve taken on too much emotional energy, and in some cases, they might appear quiet or even miserable (and that’s without being triggered,) simply from being emotionally overloaded.

I have discussed trauma triggers for an Empath in the past, but today I want to focus on some other causes and reactions an Empath might have from being triggered; for example, having a reaction that incites a spur-of-the-moment wave of anger or simply a spike in their emotions.

Getting triggered is not something unique to an Empath. Everyone gets triggered at some point, that’s just part of being human.

For an Empath, however, these triggers can be things that most other people wouldn’t be affected by, and it might be puzzling to them why they happen.

So, that’s what we are going to look at in this list of 10 ways to trigger an Empath. And the first one is:

1. Having Their Energy Bubble Invaded

When you step into an Empath’s energy bubble, or come too close uninvited, they will not appreciate it, whether you are a stranger or not.

Empaths tend to protect their personal space for the reason that anyone stepping into it can trigger a reaction. This in itself can be enough to spike their emotions in weird ways. Continue reading →

A GREAT DRINK TO HELP EMPATHS

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Because most Empaths are affected by emotional stress, in some way or another, we are prone to having higher levels of cortisol.

As I’ve discussed in many past posts, cortisol is an essential hormone that, amongst other things, regulates the body’s stress response.

However, when we regularly experience heightened cortisol levels, through repeated stress spikes, it can cause cortisol resistance. This means our hormone signals don’t do the job they should, and the adrenals go into overdrive pumping out more and more cortisol, which can lead to problems such as depression, anxiety, brain fog and memory problems, insulin resistance, inflammation, or weight gain.

This is a subject I keep coming back to, both in posts and books, because it is so important for our health and wellbeing, and is a subject many Empaths are unaware of.

WHY DO SO MANY EMPATHS SUFFER ADRENAL FATIGUE?

The thing is, everyone experiences stress. It is part and parcel of life. Yet, as Empaths, we are at a disadvantage because we can pick up on stress from others as well as having our own to deal with. Continue reading →

Empath Intuition and How to Develop It

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Having strong intuition, we can trust, is so beneficial when navigating the turbulent journey of Empath life. Luckily, Empaths are born with a powerful sense of awareness which we can continue to build over the course of our lives.

When it comes to making life-decisions, tuning into our intuition and developing it saves us a lot of unnecessary difficulties. It guides us towards the right path, prevents us from making poor choices and keeps us away from those who would do us harm.

Our intuition also helps explain life’s complexities and gives greater understanding of why we are here and what our purpose is.

Each of us is important and unique, and the paths we walk are individual to us.

In the early stages of discovering our Empath ways we might need suggestions to point us in the right direction. But in the grander scheme, the best person to guide us to uncover our true path is our self.

Developing intuition gives you the ability to hear your quiet guiding voice, and not the ego’s, which can then guide you towards the path that is right for you. Continue reading →

DO GROUNDING MATS WORK?

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As you may or may not know, I have become a bit obsessed with grounding outdoors, whilst getting daylight at the same time.

Any chance I get to kick off the old shoes and connect with natural earth, and I’m there. Especially now that we’ve been getting some warmer weather here in the UK.

It is so lovely just sitting or standing on the grass whilst soaking up the powerful vibrations of the earth.

I have been grounding/daylighting every day for well over a year now, and it has to be said, I love the way it makes me feel. I’m not sure how best to describe the feeling, other than it feels like ‘home’.

Anyway, it got me wondering whether grounding mats give off the same beneficial energy as connecting to natural earth.

I have had a grounding mat for several years, but I don’t use it very often, and in truth, I wasn’t sure whether they are as beneficial as grounding on natural earth.  So, I decided to experiment with the mat in my morning yoga practice.

Now, before we get to that, let me explain a little more about earthing/grounding for those of you who are not familiar. Continue reading →

Why are So Many Empaths Experiencing Information Overload?

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As I’m sure you are no doubt aware, Empaths are incredibly susceptible to suffering information overload. And one thing you may have been noticing lately is feeling like you’re taking on too much, both from information and from energy.

The question is, why is this happening?

Before I get to that, I should probably explain what I mean when I say information overload. It could be anything from picking up on too much stressed emotional energy, or it could be being bombarded with electrical frequencies (AKA EMF), or experiencing informational overload from sources such as news channels, papers, and online social media. But that’s not all. Continue reading →

HOW RED JASPER CAN HELP AN EMPATH

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The trait that truly defines an Empath is feeling the emotions that belong to others. Yet, there is so much more to them.

Empaths are complex. They are enigmatic, yet often misunderstood. Their life story is generally a collection of unusual experiences that sets them apart from others.

Deep down, most Empaths feels they are here to do something important and make a difference; but being in a constant battle with their sensitivities and strong emotions it often holds them back, and this is an area where crystals can help.

Crystals are not only protective but also empowering, they help ‘block’ the negative or unwanted energy of the world and can help balance heightened sensitivities.

Crystals offer defence from all types of negative or unstable energy. They also have the ability to speed up the Auric field, which guards an Empath from the overpowering emotions of others, especially the negative energy. Continue reading →

ARE EMPATHS CONTROLLED BY SHAME?

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One thing that causes many Empaths incredible insecurity and suffering is the shame bought on by judgement.

Fearing the judgements of others, as well as the judgements we place on ourselves, has kept many of us imprisoned more than we probably realise.

We could say we are controlled by shame.

Until we recognise the shame we carry, and how it impacts our behaviour, we will continue to alter our behaviour patterns to fit in with others’ expectations, and not be true to ourselves.

Now, you may want to say that you have no shame, and you are not controlled by the judgements of others. But think about that for a minute. Is that true? Continue reading →

WHY YOU ARE NOT HEALING AS AN EMPATH

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Have you tried doing many different things to heal as an Empath, but you still find yourself suffering with ailment after ailment?

Or do you find you are not dealing with any type of stress?

If you answered yes, you are certainly not alone. Many Empaths are constantly working on their mind body and spirit, in the aim to find balance, but still struggle both with being a human, and with being an Empath.

As I always say, we are all different. What one person needs to heal is not what another needs. Even if we have identical symptoms, it doesn’t mean we need the same healing modality. For one Empath, using crystals to heal was enough, for another a change of diet worked. But some Empaths try literally everything to find balance, and still struggle with issues either physically, mentally or spiritually.

If you are a regular reader of my blog, you will probably already know that I like to address the many different issues that can weaken us as Empaths. Because, in this world, there are many. Continue reading →

When an Empath Can’t Sleep

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Are you finding it difficult to fall asleep at night lately?

Or are you waking up, and not being able to fall back to sleep?

If that’s a yes, you’re not alone. Many people are struggling with sleep problems.

The thing is, when you are losing sleep, you are never going to feel your best. Not to mention how frustrating it is to be lying in bed, wide awake, clock-watching or feeling stressed about how little sleep you are getting. Continue reading →

The Importance of Empaths Avoiding Stress

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Most Empaths do not handle stress well. Fact!

Why?

For one thing, being overly sensitive in this insensitive world plays a big part. Our Empathic antenna is always on high alert as we navigate our way through life, picking up all sorts of pained emotions and stresses as well as dealing with our own stress.

As Empaths, our emotional senses are generally heightened, which can mean we just don’t handle any other excess stress. And it certainly doesn’t help that so much in this world seems to be designed to cause worry in one way or another. For example: the cost of living, excess traffic, career misery, and, for us Empaths, over feeling everything.

But one major issue, for an Empath, is the energy we project when feeling stressed. It can have a rebound effect, which, in the long run, can cause many more issues. We will look at how this works shortly. But first, why does an Empath so quickly get hooked by anything that triggers stress? Continue reading →

10 Ways an Empath Becomes the Toxic Person

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Did you just read that headline correctly?

Can an Empath become a toxic person?

Sadly, yes. But there’s more to it than you may think…

We may regularly read about the people who are toxic to an Empath, but not often the other way around. But he Empath can become toxic. Both to themselves and to others.

This may come as a surprise, considering all Empaths have a strong sense of empathy, and the last thing they would want is for another to suffer by the energy they emit, or their ways of being.

We will look at how an Empath can become toxic shortly, but first, I would just like to say that although the word toxic sounds a bit extreme, it is simply an easy word to describe something that is harmful not only to self, but also to others. I am not using it in respect of being fatal, causing another’s death or anything like that… Just thought I should point that out before I start 😉.

The thing is, we are currently living in a very tarnished world. It is a world that is purposely triggering us as humans, both physically and energetically. The more our emotions are negatively manipulated, the more negative energy we emit. Which, as you can imagine, is not good for anyone.

As Empaths, we tend to have heightened emotions, and an ability to powerfully project energy. So, the last thing we want is for our low-level emotions to be artificially stimulated, but, sadly, it is happening more and more.

So, without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the common themes that could make an Empath fall under the umbrella of being toxic:

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The New Lens: Rethinking What’s Real

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Whilst going through my files recently, to make some space on my laptop, I came across an article that I had written a few years ago, but never got around to posting. As I read through, it made me smile, thinking about how much of it relates to the journey of life.

So, I decided I would share it with you all today, and see whether you too can relate to it.

Enjoy… Continue reading →

Should Empaths Control Their Feelings or Should Free Speech Be Controlled?

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I write this post whilst sitting out on a veranda in Marbella, Spain, overlooking a rather spectacular golf course. My husband is out on the course playing golf, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to write a post, and share some thoughts with you, as I’ve not had much time to write of late.

As I tap away at my keyboard, the sun is shining down through a cloud-speckled blue sky, and within my eyeline palm trees are swaying gently on a light breeze. Perfect!

It is just so lovely being outdoors. The past few months in the UK have been pretty much non-stop rain. I’m not sure what kind of weather you’re experiencing, in your part of the world, but being able to get outdoors without an umbrella and a rain coat is so uplifting, and now almost feels like a novelty.

Anyway, I digress from the topic I wanted to discuss with you all today, and that is the subject of whether we should have the right to control freedom of speech to protect our feelings. Because, in a world that appears to be on the cusp of collapse, having freedom of speech just seems so important, especially when so many people are swallowing down their truth for fear of being cancelled, attacked, ridiculed or rejected. Continue reading →

How I Am Surviving The Crazy Energy

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Well, we’re back in full throes of the silly season, AKA Christmas.

For the Empaths of the world, this time of year can affect us in some weird and wonderful ways.

I don’t know about you, but each year I seem to have a different December experience. One year might be up, and another might be down, emotionally, physically and energetically. I may want to celebrate the festive season one year, and then the next I may want to avoid it and get away to the sunshine.

This year has been a bit of a one-off. In that it has been kind of hectic, but in a positive way, with lots of socialising and meeting up with friends.  (So much so, it has been difficult to find the time to write a post.) But I have to say I have thoroughly enjoyed it thus far (I know, we still have a way to go yet 😉), and I feel my daily habits are what have kept me so uplifted and in balance. Continue reading →