Are You an Empath?
Discover if you are an empath by taking the following self-assessment.
For each question, indicate whether your response is "mostly yes" or "mostly no."
Have you been described as overly sensitive, shy, or introverted?
Do you often experience feelings of being overwhelmed or anxious?
Do arguments and yelling have a strong negative impact on you?
Do you frequently feel like you don't fit in?
Do you find that crowds drain your energy, and do you need alone time to recharge?
Are you easily overwhelmed by noise, odors, or nonstop talkers?
Do you have sensitivities to chemicals or a low tolerance for scratchy clothing?
Do you prefer taking your own car to places so you can leave early if needed?
Do you sometimes overeat as a way to cope with stress?
Do you fear becoming suffocated by intimate relationships?
Do you startle easily?
Do you have strong reactions to caffeine or medications?
Do you have a low pain threshold?
Do you tend to isolate yourself socially?
Do you find yourself absorbing other people's stress, emotions, or symptoms?
Does multitasking overwhelm you, and do you prefer focusing on one thing at a time?
Do you find solace in nature and use it to replenish yourself?
Do you require a long time to recover after being around difficult people or energy vampires?
Do you feel more comfortable in small towns or the countryside than in large cities?
Do you prefer one-on-one interactions and small group gatherings over large gatherings?
