A big dog barked at me non-stop during a delivery today. I remembered to take slow breaths like I read in a psych piece, and it kept me from freaking out. Don't you think it's funny how our brains need reminders to use simple fixes?
I saw a counselor after always feeling tired from listening to friends' problems... She told me I was carrying their stress like it was mine. Now I believe empathy should have a cutoff point to keep you okay. Most folks say empathy is only positive, but it can wear you out if you don't watch it. It's something I'm learning to handle better day by day...