Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days agoAwakening Your Inner Authority
Ask what is needed right now instead of relying on learned certainties that protect against vulnerability but drive reactive, inauthentic behavior.
Beth's capacity for empathy serves her well with her husband, James, as well as in other relationships. Others experience her as a good listener and often seek her out to share their stress. However, these conversations often leave Beth feeling anxious and distraught, even though she may not recognize the source of her discomfort. At other times, she is able to recognize and admit that her tension is related to feeling overwhelmed by others' suffering.