life in a bubble....

I was first made aware of my empathic ability about 6 and a half years ago. I happened to be out of town and out of the blue I became very ill...I didn't know it at the time, but a family member (many miles away) was going through some turmoil and I was told that I (my body) was processing their "stuff".

Since then I have had some similiar experiences, which has brought the subject "empathy" more on my radar, although it wasn't until a few years ago that I could name it. As the universe would provide, I met someone who identified their ability as being "EMPATHIC". They described similar experiences that I have had and I now had a name / label for these experiences. Thank goodness.
I wanted to explore this further and find out HOW TO TURN IT OFF...because I felt like it was becoming harmful to me. But that pursuit was put on the back burner, and then I got sick with kidney failure. I find it interesting that my body knew instinctively to COCOON myself during the time I was really sick. Living in a bubble so to speak.
I haven't fully ventured too far from my bubble after my kidney transplant...and I feel like I need to learn some skills to deal with this emapthic gift before something else happens.....
Welcome to "Empathy 101"....
I have enrolled myself in some home schooling. First class is to read the book "EMPOWERED by EMPATHY" by Rose Rosetree. I started it today.....excellent read so far! I am so happy to get some tools in my belt. (I like that she calls it 25 ways to FLY in spirit.....I like flying)

I also watched a few videos by Judith Orloff: (here is a link to one of them)
http://www.drjudithorloff.com/CustomContentRetrieve.aspx?ID=273953

She has a check list for empaths:
- have you ever been labelled "oversensitive"
- do you get emotionally drained by crowds and need alone time to revive yourself (emotional emaths always want to go home!)
- are you very sensitive to smells, excessive talking or loud noises
- do you overeat or binge on carbs to relieve stress
- do you like to take your own car places so that you can get out quickly

I am so grateful for things like the internet that can provide information like this and that their are people that are willing to share their knowledge to help people like me....

THANK YOU