As an empath I have struggled with emotions a lot, so much so that I struggle with depression because of it. "I also am conscious not to sit in it for too long so that it creates a permanent fixture in my life that I can’t function" is something I understand to my very core and yet struggle to implement.
I haven't been able to deal with it properly but since giving advice is much easier than following, here you go:
1. Living in the present without lamenting over one's past or fearing one's future is the way to live.
2. As Krishna says, focus on your Karma and don't fret over its fruits.
3. Aṣṭāṅga Yoga, especially it limbs like Pratyahara and Dhyana will help. I can elaborate and provide resources if you wish.
4. From a biological standpoint, physical exercise releases endorphins which are immensely helpful. So is human company and connection.
5. From a psychological perspective, we are supposed to process our negative emotions and not distract ourselves to escape from it.
As an empath I have struggled with emotions a lot, so much so that I struggle with depression because of it. "I also am conscious not to sit in it for too long so that it creates a permanent fixture in my life that I can’t function" is something I understand to my very core and yet struggle to implement.
I haven't been able to deal with it properly but since giving advice is much easier than following, here you go:
1. Living in the present without lamenting over one's past or fearing one's future is the way to live.
2. As Krishna says, focus on your Karma and don't fret over its fruits.
3. Aṣṭāṅga Yoga, especially it limbs like Pratyahara and Dhyana will help. I can elaborate and provide resources if you wish.
4. From a biological standpoint, physical exercise releases endorphins which are immensely helpful. So is human company and connection.
5. From a psychological perspective, we are supposed to process our negative emotions and not distract ourselves to escape from it.