marieToo
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ORIGINAL: BRNaughtyAngel Don't mind me, but I wanted to just throw this into the mix...... I am an empath (I know some people don't believe in this stuff, but I am), and it's not something I can control. I don't have to know someone or even be near them to feel what they are feeling. It can become quite overwhelming at times, especially when I can't discern their feelings from my own. Just imagine having feelings, only they aren't yours... If it happens to be people I'm emotionally or intimately close to, the feelings are usually even stronger. And yes, their feelings or actions often affect mine, even if it has nothing to do with me. If its any consolation coming from a complete stranger, I understand exactly what you are saying. I and do mean exactly. As far as being an "empath" goes, my case is pretty extreme, but it doesn't occur as the result of 'disappointment' for me. It's something that strikes when there is a high level of tragedy or sadness. Therefore, it has never surfaced in/or interfered with any aspect of my submission. I have been like this since very young childhood and have dealt with it for years, so if you don't mind the unsolicited advice, I would say dont worry about it affecting your relationships, and try not to put it in your head that it's going to surface in your Ds relations. I mean, yes, I have felt lousey when I've disappointed someone I was submitting to, but dont worry, thats common and its nothing like the kind of pain we experience as empathy.
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marie. I give good agita.
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