10 Signs Of True Empath Rage

Although empaths are often known for their kind and understanding ways, they are only human.. And since most empaths have the involuntary ability of feeling emotions more deeply than others, anger can feel quite intense for the empath. So, what exactly are the signs of empath anger and rage?

Number 1:

Pointing out the faults of others one way you can instantly tell that an empath isn’t being themselves is when they close off their natural empathetic ways. In moments of empath anger, they may shut down their natural emotional side in order to protect their vulnerability, and one way they may do this is by pointing out the faults of others. Like we said, empaths are only human.. And although they can usually remain cool, calm, and collected on the outside, sometimes outer energies and obligations can become too much. And so, to avoid drawing attention to their own weaknesses, empaths may deflect the attention to those around them in a way that is unlike their character. Ironically, most of the time, empaths completely understand the reasoning behind people’s actions but they point out their faults in panic mode and almost always regret it later.

Number 2:

Sudden emotional outbursts Another sure sign and obvious sign of empath rage are their sudden emotional outbursts. Although rare, empaths can fall victim to deep emotional outbursts of sadness, anger, and even extreme stubbornness if they are pushed to their boundaries. Acting almost as a defense mechanism against their sensitive hearts, these outbursts are a byproduct of the empath’s hesitancy to set proper boundaries with certain people or obligations. In fact, for an empath to experience an extreme emotional outburst of any sort, they would have most likely had to have been subjected to a significant amount of energy-draining people, repetitive disappointing situations, or because they simply took on more than they could handle.

Number 3:

The silent treatment Because most empaths are so bothered by conflict within their social relationships, they can be all too familiar with using the silent treatment as a form of avoidance towards speaking out for themselves. While this can easily come off as a passive-aggressive form of creating conflict, empaths use the silent treatment for the opposite reasons. To avoid further dismay, empaths purposefully avoid speaking to or answering people to prevent themselves from stirring the pot or burdening the people around them. Although this method of empaths keeping their thoughts and emotions to themselves can help them properly see the situation from all angles in hopes of easing their distress, oftentimes it can leave an empath in a deeper pit of confusion and avoidance. So, while the silent treatment may work at the moment, it’s always a good idea for an empath to express themselves to avoid further mental burnout and sudden emotional outburst.

Number 4:

Self-destruction paths are known for their high sensitivity when it comes to absorbing and mirroring the emotions, feelings, moods, energies, and even physical pain of the people around them. It is a superpower that comes with its many gifts, however, most empaths will say that their abilities are nothing short of exhausting and tiresome. To know there isn’t exactly an off button to these overactive senses can be daunting.. and that may cause some empaths to resort to some questionable behaviors in hopes of tuning out those sensitivities. To avoid burdening others with their emotions and overactive thoughts, empaths may turn to endangering themselves in the form of self-harm, overindulging, overworking, over-exercising, abusing drugs and alcohol, and the list goes on. The act of self-destruction can be very different from one case to the next, but the importance for empaths to avoid reaching this point remains the same.

Number 5:

Avoidance & IsolationWhen an empath is put into a fight or flight situation, you can be almost certain that they’ll choose flight every time. Like we said, empaths prefer to avoid further escalating anger or disagreements of any kind, so for an empath to walk away to avoid making things worse would be considered a natural response. However, the difficulty comes when an empath is challenged to put down the avoidance card and truly face their disagreements. Whether it be a specific person that caused their anger, or an energy-draining obligation that they can’t seem to back out of, most empaths will resort to establishing a significant distance between themselves and the person or situation. How long they decide to remain in their bubble of solitude is up to them, because within this time, empaths are usually busy processing their emotions away from people, contemplating if they want to continue with the connection at all.

Number 6:

Self Sabotage While the empath can easily empathize with the actions of others, it can be quite the opposite when it comes down to their own emotions and feelings. Empaths of all kinds are usually quite perfectionistic in the sense that they feel a high obligation to help others in the best way possible, and since they're so often distracted by mirroring the feelings of other people, they can easily forget to focus on their own true emotions. Not only can empaths come down quite hard on themselves, but they can feel guilty for their isolated behavior being a burden on those they are supposed to be helping. This self-sabotage can be the tipping point to true empath rage if it goes on for long enough.

Number 7:

Seeming snobby and cold If being distant and avoidant isn’t enough to say that empath rage can easily make an empath come off as a cold and snobby individual, then listen here. Empaths are quite private people, especially when it comes to their emotions. And although they think they're always doing a good job by putting on an act to avoid being questioned for how they’re feeling, sometimes their face and body language speak for them. When empaths have been forced to seemingly turn off their empathetic ways because of rage and anger, it’s really because they have no energy or interest in putting in the work to help others or try to understand how they’re feeling. They become cold and distant as if their empathetic services are closed for maintenance. Anyone who’s close to an empath knows that this closed-off behavior isn’t to be malicious, but rather just a cry to be left alone.

Number 8:

Walking out Speaking about wanting to be left alone, solitude is one of the only things that really help an empath to properly process their emotions in the moment of rage and sadness. Like we said, empaths would choose flight over the fight in most scenarios. Because they feel both their own, and other people’s emotions on such a deep level, sudden bouts of anger or sadness can become extremely overwhelming for a highly empathetic individual. Whether it’s a heated argument, a rude comment, sad news, or even just the presence of extremely heavy energy, empaths will resort to leaving the room or situation to protect their overwhelmed emotional radar. While this is a highly admired trait by people who have difficulties controlling their rage, empaths need to learn how to calm themselves down within this time of solitude in order to avoid a negative emotional spiral.

Number 9:

Sudden physical symptoms There’s no doubt that everyone gets physically heated when they feel emotionally riled up due to anger or misery, but since empaths have higher emotional sensitivity, they can actually feel physical symptoms of rage quite noticeably. In fact, aside from the normal increased heartbeat and stomach-churning that come with emotional anger, empaths often feel a significant increase or decrease in body temperature, lightheadedness, inability to form proper sentences, shakiness, continuous swallowing, and even profuse sweating. Empaths may even recognize these feelings from past experiences when they pop up as an alert to avoid an emotional outburst or self-destruction. It may even be these cues that trigger an empath to walk away from a situation, as they are so inclined to do.

Number 10:

Extreme exhaustion Although empaths can deliver a grand emotional blow up if they really wanted to, most of the time empaths are just too darn drained as a result of feeling so many emotions, worries, and uncertainties of others. One of the main contributors to any emotional upset is their obligation to constantly use their powers to better other people, an obligation that empaths never really signed up for in the first place.. And so since they are only human - it can become an undoubtedly tiresome task, to say the least. Exhaustion is nothing new to an empath, but extreme exhaustion to the point of oversleeping, avoiding obligations, avoiding self-care, stress eating, and serious procrastination are all signs of the need for some serious R & R.