Category Archives: Self-Care & Recovery

Overcoming Emotional Blunting

What is Emotional Blunting and Overcoming it

You love life and enjoy socializing, but lately you’re feeling emotionally numb and lacking energy. The doctor has prescribed an antidepressant, and you’re wondering, does Zoloft make you tired? Emotional blunting, which may be what you’re experiencing, affects between 40% and 60% of people taking antidepressants . Other reasons for these feelings may include trauma, […]

What is a Dark Empath?

What is a Dark Empath?

Empathy, or the ability to understand and share the feelings someone else is experiencing, is a powerful tool for building relationships. We practice empathy when we seek to understand someone else’s perspective or recognize when a friend is in distress. Unfortunately, empathy can be misused to manipulate or exploit someone. In this article, we discuss […]