How does an empathetic person protect him/herself from the toxicity of a

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izzyswisdo

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conflict filled environment? When others are tense and angry, when others seem to thrive on conflict, how does someone who is feeling and intuitive, who senses the negativity and physically feels the hostile vibe, cope or tune out the emotion that isn't even his or hers.
 
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the strength to change the things I can change, and the wisdom to know the difference.
As long as you are doing the best you can do, you can not do anymore than that.
To love yourself is sometimes to put others second. If we do not love ourselves, we can not help those who need us when they are most desperate.(yelling and anger are desperate)
 
This is a hard question. An empathetic person may internalize this stress and do physical harm to themselves, maybe showing up years later as fibromyalgia,immune system problems ulcers,etc.
I'd say get out as soon as possible. Find a place in the house that can be yours alone. develop hobbies to keep your mind occupied. Try meditation. I like the calmness of Tai Chi.Some people jog,run or exercise in other ways. Can you get a part-time job that gets you out of the house during the worse hours?
Good Luck and take care of YOU!
 
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