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Anyone Else Who Is An Empath? Do You Have Blood Sucker's Who Want To Talk But Never Listen?

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Madison, WI

I have been an empath since I was a kid. I am also have major depression and anxiety issues. All my life I have I have been listening to other people's life stories, they are strangers. I worked on crisis lines and as a certified peer specialist for years. I have done 1:1 counseling online for years. After half of the year I have been in the hospital and rehab because I developed osteomyelitis. Lost use of my legs. Now I am terrified to get out there when I have no one to talk to who will… read more

January 8
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Yup. I don't often answer my phone anymore, and if someone leaves a message, I'll call or text as I feel able to. If it doesn't contribute to my well-being as well as theirs, they have to find someone else now. I'm done with one-way relationships.

January 9
A MyDepressionTeam Member

@A MyDepressionTeam Member thank you for sharing your support and I appreciate your understanding of the situation

January 9
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Yup. I think a lot of people who aren't diagnosed should be, and some who are diagnosed shouldn't be.

January 10 (edited)
A MyDepressionTeam Member

@A MyDepressionTeam Member I will check it out, although it's a BPD website

January 10
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Both. Naturally the first, but I'm learning the second as I go.

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