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not only because of the arousal but because of their previously-mentioned inability to say no to someone in need. Pity sex' was a term most likely coined by an empath.

An empath is often highly aware of the health and state of mind of their loved ones, no mater how physically near or far away the individuals may be. It is not uncommon for an empath to freak out' for no reason, only to discover later that a friend or family member went through some sort of trauma at that exact moment. This is particularly noticeable in twins or other empaths who spend a great deal of time together, as they will often physically experience the same traumas as their loved ones. For example, one girl suddenly experienced a severe asthma attack and nearly died in the middle of a supermarket, only to find out later that her twin sister had accidentally inhaled battery acid and was being treated at a nearby hospital. The accident and the asthma attack happened almost simultaneously, in different parts of the city. Similarly, many empaths experience a constant barrage of unexplainable aches, pains, and mood swings, not realizing that they are experiencing the physical and emotional states of their friends and loved ones. Sadly, many are misdiagnosed as suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, bi-polar or other mood/personality disorders, schizophrenia, or even hypochondria.

In the past, unidentified empaths often became alcoholics in order to numb the intensity of their experiences. Currently, the trend runs more towards pharmaceutical addiction, with mood stabilizers such as Prozac being the most prevalent. While such drugs can be highly beneficial in some instances, they are best used as a short-term tool, necessary only until the empath is sufficiently trained to no longer need the drug.

Another characteristic common among empaths is that of weight fluctuation, particularly weight gain in earlier-generation empaths. When the mental and emotional bodies become overwhelmed with too much input, the physical body responds by building up layers of protection (AKA fat cells) to buffer them from the energetic overload. This can happen slowly, such as when an empath finds themselves in a long-term relationship with an emotionally intense person; or it can happen very quickly if the empath is suddenly thrust into a high-intensity environment, such as a move from a rural area to an urban center, a new school, or a new job.

Empaths are almost always known as good listeners' by those

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