It’s possible to have too much of a good thing.
Mental-health experts explain the effects of hyper empathy, a condition of excess empathy.
And thats typically a worthy endeavor.
As it turns out, this is one of those scenarios where therecanbe too much of a good thing.
What is hyper empathy?
As with any other feeling, the capacity for empathy exists on a continuum.
Florida-based sexologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, chief sexologist atSXWA
3 signs of hyper empathy in action
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This can spawn codependent behaviors in relationships and friendships.
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Limited (if any) boundaries
A person with hyper empathy feels almost intrinsically connected to others.
And that can be alotto handle.
Things can snowball even further when others respond negatively to the hyper-empathetic person.
Cue: yet another set of potential emotions for the emotionally flooded person to handle.
When really, the other person is just trying to move through their own emotions themselves.
The ensuing conflict could then wind up distancing them from others, she adds.
Florida-based sexologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, chief sexologist atSXWA
To do so, Dr. Berkheimer recommends working with a mental-health professional.
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