(Article) What Type of Empath Are You?
Introverts
Introverted empaths, have a minimal tolerance for socializing and small talk. They tend to be quieter at gatherings and prefer leaving early. Often they prefer to take their own cars so they don’t have to feel trapped or dependent on others for a ride. A common challenge for introverted empaths is that they may stay too long at gatherings just to be polite, though they are tired and would rather go home.
Extroverts
In contrast, extroverted empaths are more verbal and interactive when socializing. They enjoy the ongoing banter with others more than introverted empaths do. They also can stay longer in social situations without getting exhausted or overstimulated. Extroverted empaths still need to practice diligent self-care and make time to decompress after a high-stimulus situation to keep themselves balance. So ongoing self-awareness and self-care is vital.
Ambiverts
Empaths can also be ambiverts. As a psychiatrist, I’m often asked if an empath can exhibit both introversion and extroversion. The answer is “yes.” Ambiverts can embody the qualities of both an introvert and extrovert. They are capable of displaying either style of relating–depending on the situation, their energy level and mood.
Whether you’re an introvert, an extrovert or an ambivert, it’s important to know your limits when it comes to socializing. It’s liberating to have self-care strategies in place for navigating social situations.
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Reflection:
Are you an introvert, extrovert or an ambivert?
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@comfortableNight4463
Ambivert hehe! How about you?
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou I think I'm more of an introvert. Thanks for sharing!
I am truly an introvert. I feel other people's pain greatly and can easily become overwhelmed by it. I am not a great people person as i find it such hard work and so draining. But we can change when circumstances require it. I've had to develop people skills since my hubby died. He was the extrovert and i was content to live in the shadows. But now it has become neccesary that i find my voice.
Being an empath is not all negative. The sensitivity it brings can be a source of good and of strength. It can enhance our internal spiritual landscape and our understanding of others. But ....it needs to be tempered by self awareness and a great degree of self care. I am just starting to learn this.
We can care, give of ourselves and love....but not to the point of deprivation and that is the lesson that all empaths grapple with. To give, just enough without destroying ourselves in the process .To feel but not be overwhelmed, to give without exhausting our own reserves, to learn and truly understand the nature of compassion....to ourselves first and foremost and then extended it outwards.
Would i want to be different ? No, despite such over sensitivity and exhaustion at times, being an empath has provided me with a rich spiritual landscape that i couldn't live without. It has taught me that the most simplest of pleasures in life are where the treasure lies......to dance in the rain, to marvel at the sunset, to lie in bed and feel your soul soar as the birds sing their dawn chorus, to feel your heart beat in time with the power of a thunderstorm. I would not give these things up.
The world needs all of us, in our uniqueness and diversity. Oh dear, i've practically written an essay !!
@sooty41 This is so well-said! I'm an introvert too and I feel the exact same way. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
