A place on the tree
Feeling other people’s emotions too intensely
1 person has stood here
Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes one page, yours to keep.
The situation
Other people’s sadness and suffering can feel immediate and overwhelming, leading to tears and making it difficult to protect oneself from people who take advantage.
What it’s like
The intensity can bring both deep compassion and exhaustion.
Nearby on the tree
- Feeling unable to set boundaries with family members who need emotional support1
- Feeling embarrassed when someone freezes while speaking1
- Feeling overwhelmed by news of war and suffering1
- Setting boundaries with a friend who relies on you for emotional support1
- Staying in a supportive conversation while feeling overwhelmed1
- Being emotionally affected by a friend’s changing moods2
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.
