Top 17 triggers for empaths and how to handle them

Last Updated on November 12, 2022 by Sarah Smith

What are triggers for empaths ?

What are triggers for empaths and how to handle them ? Empaths are known to be highly sensitive and very prone to picking up other people’s energies. Energy is all around us. Not only is it constantly present, but also constantly changing, which can cause empaths to feel drained, anxious or even sick. The good news is that you don’t have to be a victim of energy overload.

Here are some common triggers that most empaths need to watch out for, as well as ways to cope.

• Watching too much TV (especially if you’re watching alone)
• Being around negative people (ex: toxic friends or family members)

Being in large crowds

Being in large crowds can be overwhelming for an empath. The energy of other people is overwhelming, and it’s easy to feel like you’re getting sucked into the collective consciousness of everyone else in the room.

An empath may experience feelings of exhaustion, anxiety or even sickness when they are around large crowds. Empaths need to find ways to cope with these feelings so they can continue doing their jobs well (and not get sick).

Living in noisy neighborhoods

You can cope with noisy neighborhoods in a number of ways. For example, you may want to find a quieter neighborhood or move out of one altogether. If you’re stuck in a noisy neighborhood, try these suggestions:

• Turn up the volume on your headphones so that only you hear it (and maybe your cat).
• Buy some white noise machines at RadioShack or other electronics stores—these will drown out all but the most persistent sounds around you.
• If none of these options work for you and there’s nothing else available on this list, consider moving away from your home city altogether!

Dealing with any type of conflict

Conflict is inevitable, but you can minimize the negative impact. Use a journal to vent your feelings and try to focus on the good things about yourself. Talk to a friend or therapist if necessary.

Meditation is another way that many empaths find relief from stress and anxiety levels—it helps them release their emotions without taking them out on others around them, which can lead to further conflict with other people in the future (and vice versa). When meditation isn’t enough for you, consider yoga or tai chi as alternatives that allow for physical movement while calming your mind at the same time!

Exercise may seem like an odd choice here given all of our previous sections about being sensitive but seriously: it’s important not just physically but mentally too! The endorphins released during exercise have been shown time and time again by researchers over decades now (including researchers at Harvard University) so much so that they’ve even coined their own term: “endorphin dependency syndrome.”

This means when we exercise regularly our bodies become dependent upon those same chemicals produced by exercise–a phenomenon known as “runner’s high.” So if working out isn’t something you enjoy doing right now then maybe try taking up some new hobbies instead since they’ll make sure no matter what stage/level someone has reached while playing video games obsessively every night before going into work tomorrow morning…

Watching the news

The news is a big trigger for empaths. It’s not just that you can’t control what you absorb, it’s also because the news is often negative, and there are so many emotional triggers attached to it. For example:

• The media tends to focus on politics rather than positive stories (like someone finding love or getting their dream job).
• There is often spin involved in reporting events (someone saying one thing while meaning another).
• A lot of stories are sensationalized and overblown; they’re easy to get caught up in without realizing it as an empath will tend to feel things more intensely than others do–which can make them easily irritated by anything that triggers their sensitivity

Smelling perfumes & scented candles

• Perfumes and scented candles can be overwhelming for empaths.
• If a lot of different perfumes or scents are present in one room at once, it can be overwhelming for an empath.
• Scented candles and perfume are calming for some people but may trigger others’ sensitivities.

Eating processed foods (also heavy metals)

Eating processed food can be one of the most overwhelming and harmful things to an empath. Processed foods contain preservatives and dyes that can cause allergic reactions, hyperactivity, hypertension and even cancer.

Processed foods are high in sugar which causes anxiety for many empaths as well as hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). They’re also filled with salt which causes hypertension in some people who have too much adrenalin pumping around their body because of their level of stress or anger towards others. Heavy metals found in certain types of processed meats such as bacon or sausage could also trigger an allergic reaction if you’re already prone to allergies or asthma; this is especially true if you eat vegetarian diets regularly since meat contains higher levels than non-meat items like eggs do!

Being around toxic people

Toxic people are not necessarily bad people, but they can be draining. They’re often hard to spot because they mask their true nature and make you feel like the only one who sees what’s actually going on.

Toxic people can be very good at hiding their true nature—and it takes a keen eye to catch them! If you don’t know how to spot toxic people early on in your relationship with them, it’ll be harder for you to break free from their grasp later on down the road.

Here are some common examples of toxic behavior:

• People who constantly put themselves above others (i.e., “I’m right even when I’m wrong”)
• People who take things personally (when someone else does something wrong)

Negativity/gossip/criticism

Negativity is the worst kind of energy to absorb, and gossip is one of the most common triggers for empaths. Gossip and criticism are two forms of negativity that can really get under your skin if you let them.

Gossip spreads negativity throughout our society, so it’s important not only to avoid gossip but also to give others space so they can express themselves freely without fear or judgment. If someone else feels like they need to talk about something negative with you, try asking them how they feel about it first before engaging in conversation about what’s going on in their life (or even better yet: ask them if there’s anything else going on in their life).

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Being told what to do (control issues)

Being told what to do can be a major trigger for empaths. We are highly intuitive and can sense when someone is trying to control us, or our emotions. If you’re an empath, you may feel like your own thoughts and feelings aren’t as important as someone else’s needs or wants. This can make it difficult for empaths who are used to being treated like adults by others in their lives.

Living in a cluttered space

Being around a lot of clutter can be a trigger for empaths. It’s common for empaths to feel overwhelmed by their surroundings, often leading to anxiety and stress. Our homes are often filled with things that make us feel like we’re not in control of our lives—things that remind us that we have no idea what will happen tomorrow or next week or even next month.

If you find yourself struggling with this kind of feeling, consider decluttering your space so that it’s easier for everyone around you (including yourself!)

Wearing uncomfortable clothing (synthetic fabrics)

When you wear synthetic fabrics, you can cause skin irritations, allergies, rashes and headaches. Synthetic fabrics are also known to cause nausea and dizziness.

Being alone too much (vs finding quality time with self)

• You don’t have to be alone.
• You just need to find ways that allow you to spend quality time with yourself, and then stick with them.
• The first step is identifying what it is that makes you anxious when left alone: maybe it’s not being able to fall asleep, or being afraid of the dark; maybe it’s a fear of failure or being judged by others. Whatever it is, try thinking about how this feeling can help guide your actions in order for them not only help alleviate these feelings but also allow for more mindful introspection as well (which will ultimately lead back towards happiness).

Working in an office environment (lack of nature & movement)​

If you work in an office, try to get up and walk around every hour or so. You can even do this while talking on the phone! Getting some fresh air is also important. Find ways to move your body during the day—it doesn’t have to be exercise; just getting up from your desk will help you feel more rested, energized and generally better about yourself.

If you’re not able to find ways for yourself or other people around you (for example: family members) who aren’t empaths themselves but still need help coping with their triggers , consider hiring someone else who is trained as an empath coach or therapist . This person can help keep track of what works best for each individual client’s needs so that everyone gets what they need out of therapy sessions together — whether it’s speedier results than traditional methods like CBT/CBT-I/etc…

Empaths are vulnerable and should take care not to absorb negative or overwhelming energies from the environment, so here are some things that you should watch out for.

So, you’re an empath. That’s awesome! But it can also be a bit of a burden. Empaths are vulnerable and should take care not to absorb negative or overwhelming energies from the environment, so here are some things that you should watch out for:

• Watch out for people who claim to be empathic but are actually just sensitive, including anyone who asks if they’re feeling something when they really aren’t
• Watch out for any situation where emotions run high—it could mean trouble!

Conclusion

Empaths often feel that there is no escape from the world around them. If you know someone who tends toward being an empath, then it’s important to know what types of environments are going to drain them most and how to avoid them. As a person who experiences energy overload often myself, I’ve found that certain things make my life so much easier!

While these may not seem like big deals at first glance because they don’t directly affect your physical health or personal happiness like dieting or exercise do (which is why they’re often overlooked), little changes can eventually add up over time into significant improvements in overall wellbeing—and these tend not only benefit those around us but also ourselves as well.

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