EMPATHY

EMPATHY
Definition
Empathy is the ability to know someone else's emotions psychically,
during normal conversation and at a distance. Body language and tone
of voice are not empathy, only psychic perceptions. Empathy is a
limited type of telepathy, which is easier for most people to learn.
It is the most common of all psychic abilities.
Spontaneous Use
Many people use empathy without realizing it, especially with close
friends and family members. This often occurs as a feeling that a
friend is hurt or in trouble. The receiver may also feel stressed
because a friend is stressed.
With practice, you can improve your empathic ability. You can begin
using it on cue instead of just spontaneously. You can learn to
receive detailed emotions and complex situations.
Connecting
Create an empathic connection by focusing your thoughts on your chosen target.
Create a constant stream of energy connecting you to him or her. Let
the connection grow and strengthen, like a web or joined hands holding
you together.
Emotions flow through the connection in both directions. The target
will feel some of your emotions, and you will feel some of the
target's emotions.
Receiving
Be open to receive images, sounds, and feelings through the link. You
may feel the emotions as if they were your own, or they may seem like
a movie. They may appear as emotional images or as hunches.
As you receive information, watch for related details and subtle
feelings. Watch how the target reacts to his or her emotions. Ask
questions to navigate through related emotions. Notice how the
feelings change in response to your questions.
To be certain you aren't reading body language, practice when you can
not see or hear the target person. Practice at times when you wouldn't
otherwise know what mood the person is in. Then ask the person later
what his or her mood was at that time, to see if you received feelings
accurately.
Controlled, useful empathic navigation can take a while to learn, but
it is necessary. The telepathy section explains techniques for
navigation in more detail.
Disconnecting
Closing the link is just as important as opening it. When you are
ready to close the link, visualize it gently drawing apart and closing
cleanly.
If you try to remove it too quickly, it may hurt like a suddenly
broken relationship. You may even feel it physically near the heart,
where empathy connects. Be gentle with empathic links because they
represent your relationship with that person. You will both feel what
happens to it.
Common Problems
Question:

I don't feel anything when I try to connect. Am I doing it?
What's happening?
Answer:

Ground and center. Make sure you are relaxed, not scared, and not
feeling defensive. If you are tense or scared, you won't connect well
with people. If you feel defensive, you will hold your energy in and
stop it from flowing to the target. Make sure you are comfortable
feeling close to the target. Make sure the target is comfortable
feeling close to you. Gently add energy and strengthen the connection.
Question
: I can connect, but I am not receiving anything.
Answer:
Ask a question and then listen for an answer. If the connection is
still quiet, strengthen it and increase the energy flow. Be sure to
stay calm and relaxed.
Question:
Receiving too many emotions is overwhelming me.
How do I filter some out?
Answer:
Ground and center very well. If afterward you still need a filter,
create a shield around yourself to block all empathy. Then when you
choose to receive empathically, tell the shield exactly what to let
through. When you are done, tell it to block everything again.
Summary
Create a connection to the target
Strengthen the connection
Receive and navigate
Disconnect cleanly

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Empathy can be a gift as a curse (like many other things)

If you know how to shield properly, then you can only feel the good side of it, otherwise, feelings just come to you as a bombardment of informations that can be very disturbing...

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Article One
Posted by: "lady_nightdancer2" lady_nightdancer2@yahoo.com lady_nightdancer2
Sat Nov 10, 2007 7:51 pm (PST)

10 Levels of Empath

General (1)
The feeling you get when walking into a room where the feeling(s) are
'so thick in here, you could cut it with a knife.' (Everyone has
experienced this level of empathy, even those who claim to not being
empath!)

Empath (1)
(a) They are hit with all sorts of feelings and emotions, but know
that those emotions/feelings are not theirs. But have no idea where
they are coming from SPECIFICALLY, and or are unable to identify those
specifically.

(b) Over all 'static' feeling of emotions or are over-whelmed and
consumed.
~ Do not know where it's coming from or why.
~ Generally in 4 people or greater groups or crowds.
~ The larger the 'group/crowd' the more 'over-whelmed' feeling one
would get.
~ It is possible that some 'clinically depressed' people MIGHT
fall into this category. Because the 'over all emotions' of others so
overwhelm, that they avoid groups of any size, because it causes
`depression'. (These are those where there is no 'clinical' or
'medical' reason that can be found.)

Empath (2)
~ Same as EMPATH (1a & b) BUT: They can identify the emotions of
the above.. HAPPY, SAD, JOY, PAIN, etc. But are unable to focus on
where specifically it is coming from except one-on-one, without
obvious visual clues.

Empath (3)
~ Same as Empath (2) BUT: They can identify the emotions of the
above and tell where they are coming from in small crowds, without the
obvious visual clues.

Empath (4)
~ Same as Empath (3) BUT: In large crowds can focus on strong
emotional out put from individuals, and tell generally where it it's
coming from and focus and search it out.

Empath (5)
~ ALL THE ABOVE plus over great distances of people they love or
know, and major events: earthquakes, bombings, celebrations, etc.

Empath (6)
~ ALL THE ABOVE, and be able to hone in and know WHY the feeling
is there in general to slightly specific reason for the emotion.

Empath (7)
~ ALL THE ABOVE, and be able to detect if emotional or physical in
nature, and why in rather specific detail.

Empath ( Cool

~ This is in level of 'Psi' abilities. All the above, and know
without 'seeing', 'knowing' or observing by natural means... in very
specific detail.
Empath (9)
~ All the above, and is able to focus and "scan" the person for
detail or information physically, emotionally, etc. And give very
specific information / detail.

Empath (10)
~ ALL the above, with great control, this person also branches into
PSI abilities and is able to control to various levels thought / body
and other functions in another person. Depending on the level of PSI,
which is another, and deeper study and research.

It's possible and not unlikely for empaths to experience one or more
of the following:

Feel the emotions [depression (including self-destructive feelings)*,
anger, joy, elation, etc.] of another person in their bodies and know
their origin

Feel the emotions [depression (including self-destructive feelings)*,
anger, joy, elation, etc.] of another person in their bodies and
realize they belong to another person, but not know the origin

Feel the emotions [depression, (including self-destructive feelings)*,
anger, joy, elation, etc.] of another person in their bodies and
believe the feelings are their own

*If you feel depressed or self-destructive, please consult your
physician or mental health practitioner.

Feel the physical pain, illness, and/or disease of another momentarily
and/or exhibit their symptoms and know their origin

Feel the physical pain, illness, and/or disease of another momentarily
and/or exhibit their symptoms and realize it belongs to another, but
not know the origin

Feel the physical pain, illness, and/or disease of another momentarily
and/or exhibit their symptoms and believe the feelings are their own

Feel the emotional trauma of another person and believe the trauma is
their own

Feel the emotional trauma of another person and believe the feelings
are their own

Feel the emotions of others in neighboring houses and know their origin

Feel the emotions of others in neighboring houses and realize they
belong to another, but not know the origin

Feeling the emotions of others in neighboring houses and believe the
feelings are their own

Feel the emotions of spirits and know their origin (medium capabilities)

Feel the emotions of spirits and realize the emotions are not their
own but not know the origin

Feel the emotions of spirits and believe the feelings are their own

Be from mildly affected by the emotions of others, with little
consequence, to intensely affected by the emotions of others to the
point that they become physically exhausted, and/or physically pained

Be so intensely affected by the emotions of others that they seek
relief in avoiding being in the presence of people (such as crowds) or
individuals with intense feelings

Feel the emotions and/or traumas of the author of a written piece,
such as e-mail, having to do with what is written and/or having to do
with the author's life in general

Be easily triggered emotionally by other people's emotions, music, or
the media, such as TV, videos or movies, so that one's past memory of
a like circumstances is brought vividly to the surface

Be sensitive to the well-being and needs of animals

Be sensitive to nature, the earth and the environment and actively
participate in their well-being

Touch anything of substance and sense/know the history of that item

Find their abilities are enhanced by physical touch or the act of
focus (including trance, hypnosis or intentional focus on a person)

Self-medicate with drugs, alcohol, food or other substances to dull or
numb out the effects of having empath abilities because of difficulty
coping with a world that is most often unacknowledged and unaccepted

Be easily persuaded or influenced by another's emotions including
those in advertisement or political agendas

Be easily persuaded or influenced by someone who has understanding and
control of emotions and the desire the manipulate the empath's emotions

Be easily persuaded or influenced to do things that they ordinarily
would not do

Consciously send positive and/or negative emotions to a person or a
room of persons

Experience global emotions to tragedies/trauma in a profound manner
yet not be an original participant of the tragedy or trauma

Experience pain, overwhelming emotion, or another's death prior to an
actual event occurring. Pain and overwhelming emotion disperses the
instant they occur.

**Being near by or distant to the source of all of the above may not
be a factor in the sensitivity

Have difficulty with relationships due to others being uncomfortable
with an empath's abilities

Have difficulty maintaining a relationship with others due to not
comprehending the empathic experience occurring

Have difficulty with relationships due to the empath's knowing the
hidden aspects of another's behavior or character

Be sensitive to participating in groups (small or large) and/or
speaking in public

Be sensitive to sources of electricity so that it affects their
physical and mental health

Be sensitive to changes in weather so that it affects their physical
and mental health

Be sensitive to highly sensitive to light, sound, smell, taste and
texture--some (particularly light and sound) to the degree it affects
their sense of well being.

Be sensitive to man-made chemical substances in one's environment so
that it affects their physical and/or mental health

Likely to have other abilities such as telepathy, clairvoyance,
clairaudience, or clairsentience to varying degrees

Because empaths are very likely to have telepathic abilities (the
ability to send and receive information mind to mind), the following
are possible and not unlikely:

Know the thoughts of another person or persons and know their origin

Know the thoughts of another person or persons and realize the
thoughts are not their own, but not know the origin

Know and/or speak the thoughts of another person or persons and
believe they are their own

Be pulled into/influenced by another person's thoughts with little to
no control to alter the circumstance-a form of mind control

Be pulled into/influenced by another person's thoughts with an ability
to detach from those thoughts

Send thoughts to another person for positive or negative effects,
including manipulating their behavior in ways aligned or not aligned
with their views, desires, morals or beliefs

Have the ability to move into another's dreams, along with the ability
to know and affect the contents of the dream

Be pulled into the dream of another without conscious choice to do so

Be affected by another's inability to maintain focus (when one
generally can) to the extent that one's focus is lost

Find that the method in which they think (analytical, logical,
intuitive) changes when they communicate with a person with a
different method of thinking, thus aligning with that person

Find that they easily adopt or are influenced by philosophies of
another even when in opposition to their original philosophy

**Being near by or distant to the source of all of the above may not
be a factor in the sensitivity

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Article Two
Posted by: "lady_nightdancer2" lady_nightdancer2@yahoo.com lady_nightdancer2
Sat Nov 10, 2007 7:53 pm (PST)

The Empath

This is an excerpt from an upcoming book by Dr. Jelusich, to be
released this summer by Lotus Press Publishing.

Eye of the Lotus

In my understanding, having been an energetic healer and counselor for
over 10 years, I have found that 95% of all communication is not
verbal, nor physical. It is energy on many levels. Certainly, you have
walked into a room before and encountered someone you do not know, yet
you've had a feeling about that person, good or otherwise. And whether
you are sitting in a movie theater, a restaurant, or standing in an
elevator, you emanate a quality of energy in all directions at all
times that is the energetic unique signature of your being.

That same energy is the signature of you as an individuated spirit, a
multidimensional being who is unique in the universe. It is that same
95% that creates the meetings with others, that creates the
relationships in which you engage, that creates the possibility for
you to learn a life's lesson..

And at first, this presents us with an interesting puzzle of life. We
live in a oneness with no separation, yet we are unique beings. We use
words like "I think," and "I see," and "I believe," and yet there is
no separation between us as we exist in this oneness of being. It is
quite an enigma, for it is that very same oneness that allows an
intuitive healer to tap into you, whether you are there in the same
room or speaking on the telephone, separated by a great distance.

In metaphysics, there is no space and no time. They are not limiting
factors in the information, wisdom and healing that is available on
all levels of our being. So often this is difficult to embrace,
because most of us in western society tend to only regard the physical
being as viable, with little consideration for those parts of us that
are non-physical, but every bit as viable to our existence.

It is necessary to embrace that part of our nature that is not
physically borne, not because it is on some other level, but because
our metaphysical nature coexists seamlessly with our physical nature
in a continual exchange of life energy. It is that very same oneness
where reality exists, where the boundaries between the physical and
the non-physical evaporate in the light of greater understanding of
our true nature.

We are, as human beings, composed of four archetypal energies: mental,
physical, emotional, and spiritual. Look at most tarot decks, and
you'll see the four minor arcana suits are divided into these same
distinctions of human character. It is the congruence of these
energies, flowing along together through time, that allows our lives
to be productive and meaningful. If one or more are out of balance,
suffering ensues as our illusions in life are challenged by the
realities we encounter.

So as we go along through life, composed of these four components of
being human, the energies exchange and intertwine with each other and
among several dimensions in a dance of experiential existence. And
through our experiences we garner the wisdom to push through our
illusions, thus reducing suffering and hardship in our lives.

Your metaphysical nature is set, to a certain degree, in each lifetime
by specific parameters of karma, mission statement, skill sets, and
chakra disposition. That is, most of us are governed by one or more
chakras that influence the psychology of our being through their
respective attributes. One's life and challenges become a stage, where
the predominant chakric disposition orchestrates the life's lessons in
a way that the participant must experience. Knowing your disposition,
chakric strength and weaknesses helps you to gain understanding of why
you may tend to live your life the way you do, and why certain
repetitive patterns occur. It is in the understanding of our
metaphysical nature through our given disposition that allows true
self-empowerment to take place.

As you grow in consciousness, you begin to understand how and why
situations are created for your learning, and how best to optimize
your life's path. Your weakness becomes your strength, and your
strength your weakness. And by remembering within you are all answers,
you self-empower through that same chakra by making conscious
decisions, aware of your orientation towards this life time.

With the evolution of consciousness in our world of today, there is a
growing portion of the population of people who are experiencing not
only their own growing pains, but the growth of others as well. In
this instance, consider the person who has incarnated with a heart
chakra disposition. In my opinion, an individual must have had several
lifetimes of right action and behavior, or dharma, before that person
could qualify. It is through the accrual of merit, an individual
accomplishment of character, that one carries with them from
incarnation to incarnation. Thus the person who incarnates in their
heart carries an inherent experiential goodness, different from an
inherent spiritual goodness that we all have.

It also means that the individual comes through in this lifetime,
through that goodness, as psychically sensitive, through that 95% of
all communication that is not physical, to all others around them. So
not only is the heart-chakra individual faced with the living of their
own life, they are sensitive to the energies of others around them, to
the extent they become living sponges, soaking up emotional energies
of other individuals. In my experience, one in fourteen people are
empaths. This "taking on" can create a negative compressive emotional
energy in the emotional energy field of the individual.

This can often create a problem, because most empaths do not know that
they are in fact empaths. Most empaths, not knowing that they are
taking on this energy in a non-physical way, are unaware of the origin
of their suffering, and the negative compressive emotional energy can
have deleterious effects on the individual, because that person also
would not know how to clear the energy, or dispose of it.

Many heart-chakra beings suffer continually, taking on the negative
energies of humanity, through having had many good past lives. They
often do not see their own goodness, but rather may sometimes take on
suffering as a validation of their lives. This is done through love,
not as a purposeful self-destruction, but because of the intense
self-realized goodness that the empath has lived in their past
reincarnations.

Many physiological and psychological issues can develop from a
heart-chakra disposition, and with the heart chakra, issues can become
systemic to the body, mind and emotions.

Physical issues include problems with the heart itself, respiration,
ribs, thymus, skin, joints, fibromyalgea, blood flow and blood
quality, weight retention, and other issues systemic to the body.

Psychological issues include a loss of personal identity, depression,
loss of the ability to think clearly, personal sabotage, and constant
struggle to stay emotionally stable.

Imagine your emotional energy field as a cup that holds water. If the
cup is full, then any water (emotion) added to the cup causes it to
overflow. This is the energetic equivalent of what happens to a heart
chakra individual, who has taken on so much energy from the people
around them that any added emotion is always too much, and causes
suffering in some way.

Here are some exercises that the empath can do to help relieve the
emotional body of negativity.

Exercise #1. Whether you shower or bathe, imagine the water as
magnetic. Knowing what a magnet does, imagine the magnetized water
pulling out of you, as appropriate, any negative emotion, thought or
feeling. You don't even have to know what the negativity is, just
think "Release, release, release," to yourself as the negativity goes
out into the water, the water goes down the drain, and you are clear.
The Earth transmutes the negative energy into neutral energy. If you
cannot get to a shower or bath, hold your hands under running water
and think "Release, release, release." If you cannot get to water at
all, just imagine it running over the back of your hand. The power of
your will helps to clear you.

You can do this exercise as often as you want every day. It will help
to keep your emotional energy field clear. Water is a great conductor
of emotional energy, and most empaths always live near water or love
being in water.

Exercise #2. "No-Stick Teflon" When in a situation as a party or
gathering of people, an empath can often feel claustrophobic, as the
press of many emotional energies can be very chaotic in mixed
gatherings. Knowing what Teflon does for cookware, imagine "No-Stick
Teflon" in your energy field. Your field will not filter any goodness
that comes through, but will tend to fend off any negative emotional
energies, hooks or tubes from others. You may still take on certain
things, as you must, if it is within your path's learning.

Remember, people will come into relationship with an empath to work
out mutual life's goals; the energies already being set up across
space and time through that 95% that is not physical.

Most empaths find their lives as a hub of a many-spoked wheel. They
usually will find themselves in the center of a soul-group to help
anchor the groups karma and emotional workings. Therefore, it is
imperative that they keep their fields clear with regular exercise,
meditation, and with a sincere recognition of their inherent goodness
for having incarnated in their heart.

Through the empath's mere existence, the 95% of communication that is
non-verbal will energetically cause others to tend to aspire to their
own greatness, because of what the empath represents as a soul that
has made diligent progress in past lives.

Empathy is the ability to read and understand people and be in-tune
with or resonate with others, voluntarily or involuntarily of one's
empath capacity.

Empaths have the ability to scan another's psyche for thoughts and
feelings or for past, present, and future life occurrences. Many
empaths are unaware of how this actually works, and have long accepted
that they were ìsensitiveî to others.

Empathy is a feeling of another's true emotions to a point where an
empath can relate to that person by sensing true feelings that run
deeper than those portrayed on the surface. People commonly put on a
ìshowî of expression. This is a learned trait of hiding authentic
expression in an increasingly demanding society.

An empath can sense the truth behind the cover and will act
compassionately to help that person express him/herself, thus making
them feel at ease and not so desperately alone.

Empaths experience empathy towards family, children, friends, close
associates, complete strangers, pets, plants and inanimate objects.
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Empathy is not held by time or space. Thus, an empath can feel the
emotions of people and things at a distance. Some are empathic towards
animals (ie: The Horse Whisperer), to nature, to the planetary system,
to mechanical devices or to buildings etc. Others will have a
combination of the above.

Empaths are highly sensitive. This is the term commonly used in
describing one's abilities (sensitivity) to another's emotions and
feelings. Empaths have a deep sense of ìknowingî that accompanies
empathy and are often compassionate, considerate, and understanding of
others.

There are also varying levels of strength in empaths which may be
related to the individualís awareness of self, understanding of the
powers of empathy, and/or the acceptance or non-acceptance of empathy
by those associated with them, including family and peers. Generally,
those who are empathic grow up with these tendencies and do not learn
about them until later in life.

Empathy is genetic, inherent in our DNA, and passed from generation to
generation. It is studied both by traditional science and alternative
healing practitioners.

Empathy has both biological/genetic and spiritual aspects.

Empaths often possess the ability to sense others on many different
levels. From their position in observing what another is saying,
feeling and thinking, they come to understand another. They can become
very proficient at reading another personís body language and/or
study
intently the eye movements. While this in itself is not empathy, it is
a side-shoot that comes from being observant of others. In a sense,
empaths have a complete communication package.

While there is much we don't yet understand about how empathy works,
we do have some information. Everything has an energetic vibration or
frequency and an empath is able to sense these vibrations and
recognize even the subtlest changes undetectable to the naked eye or
the five senses.

Words of expression hold an energetic pattern that originates from the
speaker. They have a specific meaning particular to the speaker.
Behind that expression is a power or force-field, better known as
energy. For example, hate often brings about an intense feeling that
immediately accompanies the word. The word hate becomes strengthened
with the speaker's feeling. It is that person's feelings (energy) that
are picked up by empaths, whether the words are spoken, thought or
just felt without verbal or bodily expression.

October 24, 2004 Vampire Nation Empath Sector

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Article Three
Posted by: "lady_nightdancer2" lady_nightdancer2@yahoo.com lady_nightdancer2
Sat Nov 10, 2007 7:54 pm (PST)
Empaths are often poets in motion. They are the born writers, singers,
and artists with a high degree of creativity and imagination. They are
known for many talents as their interests are varied, broad and
continual, loving, loyal and humorous. They often have interests in
many cultures and view them with a broad-minded perspective. They are
mother, father, child, friend, nurse, caregiver, teacher, doctor,
sales people... to psychic, clairvoyant, healer, etc. (That is not to
say that any of these categories are all empaths.) The list is
extensive and really unimportant. It is more important to notice that
empaths are everywhere--in every culture and throughout the world.

Empaths are often very affectionate in personality and expression,
great listeners and counselors (and not just in the professional
area).
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They will find themselves helping others and often putting their own
needs aside to do so. In the same breath, they can be much the
opposite. They may be quiet, withdrawn from the outside world, loners,
depressed, neurotic, lifeís daydreamers, or even narcissistic.

They are most often passionate towards nature and respect its
bountiful beauty. One will often find empaths enjoying the outdoors,
beaches, walking, etc. Empaths may find themselves continually drawn
to nature as a form of release. It is the opportune place to recapture
their senses and gain a sense of peace in the hectic lives they may
live. The time to get away from it all and unwind with nature becomes
essential to the empath. Animals are often dear to the heart of
empaths, not as a power object, but as a natural love. It is not
uncommon for empaths to have more than one pet in their homes.

Traits of an Empath

Empaths are often quiet and can take a while to handle a compliment
for they're more inclined to point out another's positive attributes.
They are highly expressive in all areas of emotional connection, and
talk openly, and, at times, quite frankly in respect to themselves.
They may have few problems talking about their feelings.

However, they can be the exact opposite: reclusive and apparently
unresponsive at the best of times. They may even appear ignorant. Some
are very good at blocking out others and that's not always a bad
thing, at least for the learning empath struggling with a barrage of
emotions from others, as well as their own feelings.

Empaths have a tendency to openly feel what is outside of them more so
than what is inside of them. This can cause empaths to ignore their
own needs. In general an empath is non-violent, non-aggressive and
leans more towards being the peacemaker. Any area filled with
disharmony creates an uncomfortable feeling in an empath. If they find
themselves in the middle of a confrontation, they will endeavor to
settle the situation as quickly as possible, if not avoid it all
together. If any harsh words are expressed in defending themselves,
they will likely resent their lack of self-control, and have a
preference to peacefully resolve the problem quickly.

Empaths are sensitive to TV, videos, movies, news and broadcasts.
Violence or emotional dramas depicting shocking scenes of physical or
emotional pain inflicted on adults, children or animals can bring an
empath easily to tears. At times, they may feel physically ill or
choke back the tears. Some empaths will struggle to comprehend any
such cruelty, and will have grave difficulty in expressing themselves
in the face of another's ignorance, closed-mindedness and obvious lack
of compassion. They simply cannot justify the suffering they feel and
see.

People of all walks of life and animals are attracted to the warmth
and genuine compassion of empaths. Regardless of whether others are
aware of one being empathic, people are drawn to them as a metal
object is to a magnet! They are like beacons of light.

Even complete strangers find it easy to talk to empaths about the most
personal things, and before they know it, they have poured out their
hearts and souls without intending to do so consciously. It is as
though on a sub-conscious level that person knows instinctively that
empaths would listen with compassionate understanding.

Here are the listeners of life. Empaths are often problem solvers,
thinkers, and studiers of many things. As far as empaths are
concerned, where a problem is, so too is the answer. They often will
search until they find one--if only for peace of mind.
October 24, 2004 Vampire Nation Empath Sector
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ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC HYPERSENSITIVITIES AKA ELECTROMAGNETIC
SENSITIVITIES

Please note: If you recognize any of these symptoms, please consult
your Physician and/or Health Professional if you have any concerns.
These are my personal observations and are not factual evidence
linking electrical/electronic hypersensitivity to being empathic.
What may occur in one empath can be completely unseen in another.
Circumstances vary from person to person, place to place. There has
been much research done on electrical/electronic sensitivity as it
applies to human beings and animals in general.

The understanding I have personally gained in researching
Electrical/Electronic Hypersensitivities has helped me tremendously.
I have learned what causes my body to react to the
electrical/electronic equipment and to appreciate how I will respond
prior to, during and after each interaction, as well as what methods I
can use immediately in making it more bearable/tolerable.

The hypersensitivities I experience are not one-time occurrences.
They are a regular day-to-day part of my life though extreme and
unusual to most. In a nutshell, many empaths don't experience to the
degree that I do and vice versa. Common sense and your personal
observations of yourself are of the utmost importance, as well as
regular contact with your health professional.

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WEATHER HYPERSENSITIVITIES

Please note: If you recognize any of these symptoms, please consult
your Physician and/or Health Professional if you have any concerns.
These are my personal observations and are not factual evidence
linking weather hypersensitivity to being empathic. What may occur in
one empath can be completely unseen in another. Circumstances vary
from person to person, place to place. It is of note that A. Schienle
in a 1998 article "Biological Effects of Very Low Frequency
Atmospherics in Humans: a Review" in the Journal of Scientific
Exploration indicated that a large percentage of the population is
weather sensitive and unaware of the physiological effects.

It is not uncommon for empaths to experience some level of sensitivity
to weather in one form or another. The type of sensitivity can vary
from headaches/migraines, allergies to rheumatic pains in the joints,
etc. Hence, there is the need to seek and pursue medical and/or
professional advice and increase understanding in that regard.

The understanding I have personally gained in researching Weather
Hypersensitivities has helped me tremendously. I have learned what
causes my body to react to the weather changes and to appreciate how I
will respond prior to, during and after each occurrence, as well as
what methods I can use immediately in making it more
bearable/tolerable and less painful.

The hypersensitivities I experience are not one-time occurrences.
They are a regular day-to-day part of my life though extreme and
unusual to most. In a nutshell, many empaths don't experience to the
degree that I do and vice versa. Common sense and your personal
observations of yourself are of the utmost importance, as well as
regular contact with your health professional.

WEATHER HYPERSENSITIVITY

From a very young age, I had a form of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in
the knees. As I became an adult, I would experience the pains in my
elbows and, occasionally, in the wrists. I became adept at connecting
this pain to weather/climatic changes. My ability to forecast weather
came with an accuracy that never failed. In my growing awareness of
RA effects on my physical body, I could also accurately distinguish
what kinds of weather changes would occur. I came to be able to
predict different kinds of weather: frosts, rain, the intensity of
the rain, approaching storms, the velocity of storms, even accurately
predicting the storm's arrival over our house.

The RA in the knees was barely tolerable and I had tried various forms
of medication over the years, along with other techniques, to help
ease the pain. I found heated wheat packs somewhat comfortable and
tolerable. Though they did not heal the RA completely, they were
enough to take the edge off. At times, the RA would spread up the leg
(without a doubt I could/can feel it traveling internally) and into
the hip joint. This would cause the greatest of pain and make walking
unbearably painful.

My family and I moved to Queensland five years ago. During this time
I noticed a hypersensitivity to weather like never before. I could
feel physically the climatic changes and approaching storms at a speed
that would often take my breath away (literally speaking). The
pressure would build up in my chest almost feeling like anxiety, yet
different. At first, I thought it was just occasional. I started to
record my weather predictions, along with the temperature for the day
and humidity based on what I felt it to be.

I was accustomed by now to tuning in to the manner in which my
physical body responded to the weather and recording weather readings
of temperature, humidity, cloud formation, storm approaching,
estimated time of arrival, etc. I would also support my findings by
going outdoors and record what I could visually see, hear, smell,
taste and at times touch.

My accuracy was "spot on" every time and this was not an act of random
guessing. Ideal confirmation of my personal weather sensitivities
would come through the actual Weather Report of the evening News. I
would also make a habit of journaling this against my daily findings.
When there was a shift in the weather felt by my physical body
earlier in the day, the News Report would support my personal findings
with their apologies to not being able to broadcast the actual changes
more accurately.

In time, I came to forgive the inaccuracies sometimes reported in the
media and trust my own body. My family quickly learned to take my
word when I said, "A storm is approaching, time to batten down the
hatches!"

One particular day I had a strong intuitive pull, yet the pull felt
different from what I was accustomed to. Throughout the day, I would
mention this to my husband. He too could feel "something in the air".
It was one of those moments that made you feel on edge--knowing
something big was going to happen. It was a fine clear, sunny day.
Around 1 p.m., I was standing in the lounge room looking out the
window over the back yard. I went into a dazed state suddenly and a
clear vision of our backyard being completely underwater appeared. I
shrugged it off foolishly and didn't even bother to mention it to my
husband.

The feeling of "something in the air" intensified and within a couple
of hours, the rains came heavily. Within five hours our backyard and
house was being completely washed out. The storm drains just could
not tolerate the deluge of rain. The night skies became as light as
day with continuous lightening. A freak 1-in-100-years storm hit our
area. We lost 95% of our belongings from that storm, though most
importantly saved our lives! This event showed an increase, not only
in my knowing actual physical weather patterns, but also in my
psychically seeing them beforehand. I would listen in the future to
such signs!

I have physical effects of fatigue, energy increase/decrease, nausea,
RA, increased heart rate (a racing feeling), headaches, migraines,
loss of appetite, irregular sleep patterns (sensing the weather when
asleep and being awakened prior to weather changing over house)-all
related to the weather.

Some people may consider moving to areas where the weather is
steadier. That is not an option I choose in this present moment.
However, the weather's adverse effects on the RA, were part of our
choice of moving from New Zealand's (homeland) cold and extreme
climate to Australia's Queensland with the warmer, tropical one. The
RA is less frequent here in Australia, although I am much more
sensitive in other aspects now. Though I love the sunshine here, it
is the winter period that is my favorite--sunny clear skies, and mild
pleasant temperatures.

It is well documented the weather can physically and psychologically
affect peoples emotions. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is
another form of weather affecting humans, though it differs from my
personal sensitivities. In New Zealand's winter period of 2002, there
were 40 days of consistent rain. The News reported the overall gloomy
feeling of the people in the areas most affected. SAD was most
noticeable in the increased hospital visitations, varying degrees of
depressive states and the wish for the rain to clear up. If you often
feel depressed during the winter months, it is worthwhile looking into
SAD and consulting your Health Professional.

As I research intently Weather (WS), Electronic (EHS/EMF) and Chemical
(CHS) Hypersensitivities, I find a fine line connecting these for
myself personally. This appears rather a broad and unrelated area,
yet I have been able to record specific connections between these
sensitivities or possible direct links. My studies continue.

I have long been sensitive to the frequencies that flow from
electrical/electronic devices, machinery, and equipment. My physical
body is affected by the frequencies generated by electronic devices
and the effects are very significant and documented. (See Journal
Experience below.) With research, I found that it was the exposure to
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF's) that appeared to be the basis for my
sensitivity. I have found that as I grow, so does the way in which I
respond. My physical response can be one of a pressure build-up in
the head, a burning sensation on the brain, fatigue, anxiety and/or
stress depending upon the amount of energetic output.

The most significant personal electrical/electronic hypersensitivity I
experience involves flying. While some of the symptoms could be
attributed to my sensitivity as an empath to the number of people on
board, I have found that the aircraft itself has a tremendous effect
on me. I have since come across scientific evidence that linked an
imbalance of electromagnetic fields in frequent flyers, the links to
the electronics of the craft, the confined space and the pressurized
cabins of the craft that all have potential effects.

My personal experience shows me that the size of the craft does make a
difference to how my physical body reacts. A 737 has a notable
difference to a 747 Jumbo. With a smaller craft, I experience
anxiety. It is almost a phobic like reaction: sweaty palms,
anxiousness to nervousness, restlessness, irrational thoughts,
shortness of breath, hot and cold sweats, loss of appetite, and
nausea. The anxiety becomes more intense in the larger the craft with
the larger the engine. My physical response to the environment
triggers the chemical adrenalin to release into my system.

It is of note that before my early 20's I had a love for flying and
dreamt of being an Air Hostess, (Flight Attendant today). Much to my
surprise, and to all those who knew me, this particular sensitivity
moved in at that time, making it paramount for me to understand my
sudden over-reaction. I pursued every possible aspect and/or relative
cause. The symptoms prompted a 12-year observation. Consultation with
my family doctor, along with medication and awareness of the cause,
helped to pinpoint and control my symptoms to a degree.

Just as I am sensitive to planes, I have found myself aware of other
areas of electrical/electronic sensitivity-computers, cars and regular
household appliances being among them.

Sitting in front of my computer, my bodily response is one of a gentle
internal humming, as though I am part of the computer's electronic
make-up. I noticed that each time I would turn the computer off to
retire for the night, I felt my body react similarly as though part of
me was now being switched off. The humming would quickly and
completely subside within seconds. It is a common experience among
empaths to have heightened senses through emails, and in online
forums/message boards and chats. Empathy occurs just as strongly
through the communication of computerized technology. Some empaths
are heavily affected by the emotions and thought energy transferred
through the electromagnetic fields of technology.

My sensitivity to cars is connected to the power behind the
acceleration and increased engine reaction. The faster the car goes,
the faster my own heartbeat races! At one stage in my life, I believe
I had subconsciously connected speed to my physical and mental
reaction, which in turn triggered an emotional response.

I could sense (without visual and obvious cues) other cars picking up
speed. Through that I am also able to identify when a car is about to
go over the speed limit! The more hi-powered the vehicle, the more
reactive I would be. Not only did I have to contend with being in a
vehicle, but also with ALL the other vehicles driving on the roads
around me. Signs of anxiety like symptoms again appear. Energy,
energy everywhere and here I am highly susceptible to receive it all!

I have noticed that when I was driving, I wouldn't be so heavily
affected! My focus was intent on driving and kept me too preoccupied
to flow with the energy of other cars. This was most interesting,
and, as one can imagine, I prefer to drive as it assures a more
pleasant trip.

It is ironic that two things that I have loved since childhood (planes
and cars) were now the two items of an electrical/electronic nature
that would affect me most. My personal electrical/electronic
hypersensitivities are vast, and, considering the ever-increasing
technological world, demanding on us all. Yet being responsive and
aware of electromagnetic fields as I am, my sensitivities are even
more apparent. My ability to tune-in to all forms of energy bring an
appreciation of just how connected we are.

HOW TO REDUCE EMF's IN THE HOME

Reducing the EMF's around one's home can be done in various ways.
Switching off all electrical appliances that are not needed overnight
is not enough, as EMF's in smaller quantities are still being emitted.
Switching off the appliance and pulling the plug out of the socket
completely has the most effective result (as well as cutting down the
cost of the overall power bill). Using a battery in an alarm clock
and keeping the clock as far away from one's head as possible may be
helpful. Removing an electric blanket completely off the bed and
using a hot water bottle eliminates EMF's running directly into the
body while sleeping. It may also be advisable to ensure that the head
of the bed is not up against a wall, or behind a wall that uses a
power socket. In addition, using the intercom on the telephone
rather than holding the hand piece directly up to the ear, and
installing a filter on the computer monitor can reduce exposure to
EMF's.

Just as I am sensitive to sources of electromagnetic fields in planes
and cars, I am aware of household appliances and other electrically
fed devices. I have included an edited section of my journal
describing the effects.

-Journal Experience-

-May 2001 Observed an increase in hypersensitivities towards
electronic equipment, more likely an awareness to note what does have
physical effects on me directly and how to minimize such.

We have a few extra appliances around, more than normal, and each room
is creating a "buzz" of sorts, depending on the equipment or
appliance. There is a varying, yet significant, feeling being emitted.

My mind has been ultra alert, and the sensations are well, "normal"
for this kid. However, they are increasing. So, I thought that it
could be connected to electrical appliances and by chance I could
prove this theory when I was standing beside the microwave oven.
Sure enough, my head started to feel pressurized. So much so, that I
put my hands to my head--an "ouch" moment. The pressure feeling
became a burning sensation, like a hot pin or rod being placed into my
brain.

I had felt fine, just moments before and had thought, "hmm, what's up
here?" I had looked at the microwave oven and had thought, "I
wonder?" So I stopped it, and sure enough the sensation quickly
subsided. I turned it back on and there was an immediate return of the
sensation. It got to the point where I could detect whether a
microwave oven was being used in the house, regardless if I were on
the other side of the house. We have since replaced that particular
microwave oven with a lower wattage oven, which has helped
considerably lower the effects I once experienced.

I walk down the hallway and again feel the pressure mounting. Then it
stops and "AHA!" my boys' new electric guitars, three of them going
simultaneously with each plugged into their amplifiers penetrating the
walls as though they are paper-thin. Whammy, Mum gets one right in
the head. I asked my sons to put headphones on just to tone down the
amplification. It mattered not, because I was still able to detect
them playing even without physical sound!

Certain Techno or Hip Hop music that my sons play also creates a
similar sensation. Continuous playing of that type of music can leave
me feeling very nauseous. It starts from the head and works its way
down into my body. I experience a loss of appetite and concentration
as well. I can only tolerate so much and the end result is asking my
obliging sons to turn it off or put on headphones-and I must move to a
different room-.

I have come to learn to distinguish what I can tolerate without
adverse effects and make adjustments.

Learning to cope with the symptoms of electrical/electronic
sensitivity is possible. I have found that the most helpful ways of
dealing with them include always seeking medical advice, learning to
understand what is occurring, learning to focus on other areas (Not
while driving!), and learning about energy.

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