5 Things Dark Empaths Don't Want You To Know

Have you ever heard of a dark empath? I’m sure you’ve probably heard of the empath. But dark empaths, on the other hand, don’t necessarily rank high in affective empathy, but cognitive empathy, while also displaying dark triad traits. The dark triad comprises the traits of Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy. Those who are part of the Dark Triad personality type rank low in empathy and high in the three dark traits. Dark empaths can often use cognitive empathy to their advantage due to their dark traits. Want to learn more about dark empaths? Here are a few secrets they don't want you to know.
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Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes and is not designed to be used to diagnose anyone with sociopathy/ psychopathy. Some people may have an underlying mental health condition that may cause these traits to be more evident, although this is not always the case. Also, if you can relate to any of these signs, please do not take this feedback as an attack on your character. This video was meant to be a self-improvement guide for those of you who have been feeling a little stuck.
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PLEASE READ This Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes and is not designed to be used to diagnose anyone with sociopathy/ psychopathy. Some people may have an underlying mental health condition that may cause these traits to be more evident, although this is not always the case. Also, if you can relate to any of these signs, please do not take this feedback as an attack on your character. This video was meant to be a self-improvement guide for those of you who have been feeling a little stuck.

[@zezyzhujikop]

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[@kiwii1027]

Thank you!

[@haylay4829]

hi

[@zezyzhujikop]

I like it when this notification pops up on my youtube "Someone liked your comment" and "You have new sùbscribér"😊stay safe..

[@kiwii1027]

@@zezyzhujikop have you been copy pasting that everywhere?- or just have really fast fingers 😃

[@trevorsj]

Lesson of the day: don’t trust anyone wearing an orange scarf

[@Psych2go]

LOL I guess so. Another way others might describe it. Orange is a sus! - Cindy

[@nakshatramusic21]

@@Psych2go 😂😂👍🏼👍🏼

[@18p.l.u.s]

Beware of orange masks too 😂 its 2021

[@davit7307]

Exactly🤣

[@PuddleFart]

Excuse me, Android 17 is the most trustworthy person ever.

[@HIXHAM]

“Characterize people by their actions and you will never be fooled by their words.” ✨🙏🏾

[@JenniferElliott1]

Actions speak louder than words! I agree! 👍🏻

[@landtax9509]

✍ people low in empathy

[@IshaSharma11]

Exactly

[@18p.l.u.s]

Especially true in the modern dating world 👍🏼

[@theMRsome12]

Actions are just as easy to fake as words to be fair. Just know what to do where.

[@BlackoutArtz]

Ok but just the word “dark empath” sounds so badass oml

[@ricardoitalien8767]

I agree👏

[@FoKidz]

I started as an empath, and being taken advantage of over and over again during my formative years turned me into a dark empath. Abusive personality types feed off insecurity which I had a lot of growing up. Somehow this developed into narcissism as I got older (because I felt like I had something to prove, I guess). I used to really feel what people felt and connect with them, but now I can rationalize to myself how they probably feel but keep emotionally distant - I no longer wrap up my own emotions with theirs. Having been a victim I know the exact ways in which to hurt someone if I wanted to, which makes me a dark empath. I also think dark empath is just an edgy new age term for emotional manipulator; no one should romanticize this kind of behavior because it is extremely toxic and hurtful and will end up hurting yourself as well. If you identify as a dark empath please seek therapy so you can understand and control your behavior and spread positivity versus toxicity. It’s never too late to make a change.

[@rest1585]

Bro thinks hes batman ☠️

[@FoKidz]

@@rest1585 nope, just bullied like a lot of other kids

[@pera3778]

@@rest1585who tf are you lmfao?

[@crisnellyblossoms28]

Have you been able to recover or improve after realizing what was happening?

[@FoKidz]

@@crisnellyblossoms28 somewhat, I at least have more insight into when it is happening and can be more conscious of my actions. I try and understand where my emotions are coming from and get to the root of them. e.g. what makes me want to hurt them emotionally? Usually it is because I am hurting and feel like I’ve been wronged by them in some way. I try and put myself in their shoes and see things from another perspective completely different from my own. It is really hard to do in moments you’re emotional, so writing down thoughts like this and coming back to them later when you can go over them logically is usually best.

[@pyromaniazz]

I love how the Dark Empath is drawn, I think it's really cute

[@pieceoftrash3187]

"Dont judge the book from its cover"

[@DWN-024ShadowMan]

That's because WE are cute 😘

[@pieceoftrash3187]

i made this for jokes (If it not funny, i really had trash humour)

[@ge0rge_saint_p0gg3rs7]

@@pieceoftrash3187 or maybe me

[@IshaSharma11]

True

[@mynameisnotthathardtospell8199]

I’m a dark empath myself and I want others to know that being a dark empath doesn’t automatically make you a bad person. We can use our traits to help others

[@PuddleFart]

Agreed.

[@andresdiaz7938]

We work in the dark to serve to the light

[@nope8535]

It's kinda nice to have a clue what we are. I've had civilian and military psychiatrists scratching their head. But knowing a bit more is nice.

[@zacharym4592]

This is such a dumb comment

[@zacharym4592]

You edgy kid

[@AsmitaSethi2308]

I've been doing all these things subconsciously without malevolent intentions. I suffer from severe anxiety and depression and belong to a very disruptive house with psychological to occasional physical abuse. This tendency is more like a defence mechanism than a practice for ulterior motive for me.

[@novus-malnourish3193]

I can understand 🖤 🤍 😊. Stay strong

[@tablescissors]

You still have a choice. We hope you are able to find help and most importantly for your health, strive towards independence.

[@Zalidia]

one thing I've learned is that I always have an ulterior motive, but I just need to figure out what it is.💀

[@danieldossantos1188]

Empathy is the path to getting lower emotional triggers from the trauma, empathy cancels out hate, grudge, and guilt. try out ketamine sessions there are a lot of clinics out there legally offering this sessions.

[@tablescissors]

There are many non-drug induced methods worth trying first.

[@Jurarigo]

Just remember that "Dark is not evil", just as "Light is not good". "Light" empaths can do all the things in the video, too; they'll just have less reasons to do it and find it a little more morally difficult to do so. Likewise, Dark empaths don't need to do any of those things, even if they easily can. They will cheer you up and support you if it doesn't go directly against their own well being (which to be honest isn't the most inmoral mindset).

[@rest1585]

Nope thats delusional. Dark empathy is defined my manipulation, deceit and dark triats. Their not like the dark triad who just need to have symptoms they must partake in sins.

[@kiddosneakybeaky3934]

@@rest1585 ✨Grammar✨

[@rest1585]

@@kiddosneakybeaky3934 oh lol what did I spell wrong?

[@kiddosneakybeaky3934]

@@rest1585 aight lemme. Nope, that’s delusional. Dark Empathy is defined by manipulation, deceit, and dark traits. They’re not like the dark triad who just need to show symptoms, they need to partake in their sins as well.* since there were too many errors to simply correct on their own

[@rest1585]

@@kiddosneakybeaky3934 ok??

[@rxxalyz3071]

Okay, is it me or the drawings are getting better and better

[@IshaSharma11]

It is

[@dsyrdragon3309]

@@IshaSharma11 you’re on every comment

[@nikkcox2880]

Yes its you

[@michellewadsworth9036]

I was the 69th like...nice

[@boorave]

I think they are

[@datboi6954]

1. they know how to get the right reaction from you 2:16 2. they often know how to act by watching films & tv 3:01 3. they can often tell when you lie 4:00 4. they know how to get what they want 4:34 5. they can manipulate you 5:00 I hope I could help! (:

[@keidyescoto8873]

Thank you :)

[@hxyl3yy]

thank youu

[@sofiah.r5534]

haha imagine being 5 hours ago

[@hehe_lemonade5114]

How did you-

[@buttlicker48]

Oh no

[@musicclova9206]

Dark empath story: I always did the bare minimum in school like literally just to pass, but I remember my last trimester of 8th grade it was a couple weeks before promotion and I was in this advanced math class but I was failing cause I was never one to study I always went off memory and hoped for the best.. didn’t get me far in advanced, I had an F.. my teacher was pregnant tho so the last few months we had a substitute.. now at this point I wanted to walk with my friends so I had to do something, I feel like my regular teacher ain’t really fw me like that but the sub was cool, so I went to talk to her about possibly making up assignments, before I knew it I was crying to her telling her about how both my parents worked and sometimes I didn’t have time to do hw and study cause I had to watch my younger siblings (which was true to some degree) and she said she’d see what she could do. I thanked her and walked out the classroom. In the hallway all I remember is beginning to smile and as I got further from the classroom giggling like some mini villain.. talking bout some “And scene” head ass.. She raised my F to a D and honestly the whole ceremony wasn’t worth it.. it felt kinda wack.. anyway I’m 22 now and I don’t regret it at all.. although I try not to put myself in situations where I have to manipulate people like that cause I do believe in karma, and I’d rather put smiles on peoples faces cause it makes me feel good.. but it’s important to acknowledge these things about yourself so you can decide if you want to use these things to help or hurt others.. but if you choose to hurt, just know as clever as you think you are there’s always someone more clever than you

[@musicclova9206]

@@delighteddino9363 the fact that all this did was make me laugh too?? Oh the horror! But you should look up the Dark Empath.. it’s a double edged sword really.. the fact that there are people who don’t feel empathy at all for anything or anyone? We’re the ones who outsmart and outplay them when it’s that time.. a perfect example is the black girl who pretended to be a young Republican who got kicked out, started a gofundme, and hella people donated to her.. she was smart because she didn’t use her tactics to hurt people she saw as “good” or liberals and they praised her.. a story like #FindSai is a poor use of manipulation where she used the empathy of the people who support her and were in her community, essentially fucking up the trust for others like her.. thanks for commenting 🤠

[@vr4848]

Last day of school I convinced my English teacher this important paper I definitely didn't write was lost by her. She stopped it from counting towards my grade and let me make up a few assignments and within a day my F in English turned to an A. Finessed

[@musicclova9206]

@@vr4848 perfect definition of working smarter not harder 💀 I’m proud of you.. I hate the school system tho so maybe I’m biased 🤷🏾

[@dave-cw8wv]

@@vr4848 Man, I can relate, I always end up convincing teachers that I forgot my book, or some crazy shit happened and I couldn't do the work, end up feeling smug at having basically finessed the school system once again. On the downside, if I lie or whatever to people I'm in a relationship with, that I'll actually see again afterwards, I can feel somewhat bad that I tricked them. But yeah, like it's really helpful in almost all interactions with strangers if you need to get something.

[@nithyasreesathyanarayanan5611]

I think all kinds of defensive mechanisms are pretty normal but it depends on the degree and effect. I personally think it's ok as long as the other party or some other party is not hurt. I'm an empath so I can emphasize with you guys' situations, although I'm not up to tricking other people. Everyone's has their own experiences and it shapes their personality, so it's ok to be who you are unless someone gets gravely hurt by your actions.

[@Primordial288]

I could definitely say that i started off as a very vulnerable and found it hard to control my empathy, and got too emotionally involved too quickly up untill i really started delving into dark psychology a and essentially cutlivating that dark empath side, made me alot more secure in myself and i know when to withdraw and when to open up, in a very almost strategic way. and has helped me mature alot!

[@jianlin3952]

Ur evil twin is helpful in a way

[@dark_hound5731]

yes he/she is,were happy for you,you'll have a nice and bright future from that is coming upon you

[@theclockworktempest]

I can relate to this. Beginning my healthcare career, I was overly sensitive to others' needs and emotions. Now I'm able to recognize their desires but not get overwhelmed.

[@Denos57]

any recommendations? vids/books/etc

[@friskyunicorn21]

@@theclockworktempestthis is something I am currently struggling with. As a nurse its great to have high empathy as a motivator, but in healthcare we unfortunately cant save everyone and know I will have to go through that one day. So any suggestions are welcomed!

[@wisdom-for-all]

You are not a mess. You are a very “feeling” person in a messy world 🖖

[@olenamalselva6207]

Omg ✌

[@dashs_trashbag]

no

[@IndyLaLune]

And a mess

[@cowl6867]

Thank you old dude

[@justruthh]

:3

[@notvalen9127]

"have you ever heard of an dark empath" thats the reason why i found this channel

[@IshaSharma11]

Yeas, this channel is blessing

[@speedrunout4299]

@@IshaSharma11 this channel basically made me remember my crush, being schools just opened where i am.

[@donovansadchillward4517]

Same it's great to understand tho

[@ikella9438]

I’m a dark empath and now because I’m aware of it I know when it’s wrong to use someone and manipulate them...I’m very aware of the fact that I can tho but it’s more of a “it’s ok to step on others to get by in life but not to crush them”

[@acetylcoa9324]

Edgy kid ahahhaha

[@Occ881]

😂😂. You think that you can manipulate anyone? You're wrong my dear,,,even some people are manipulated by their choice be aware of that...

[@chadlyday]

So for the longest, I often feel like an outsider because my personality traits didn't line up on any personality tests my psychologist put me through when I was a teenager. Fast forward to me being 28 now and a first responder and trying again. I learned I'm a Dark Empath. However, my psychologist said I sought the most productive field because I understood it's the most moral and beneficial as a Dark Empath. I'm a Firefighter/EMT. I'm able to understand patient needs but not be affect if a patient doesn't make it. I understand if I recover a body from a house fire but still capable of preforming my duties. I'm able to make that disconnect and function. As I watch these videos to understand more, these videos are true. I hate manipulating people. I prefer a genuine response than a desired outcome. However, I have manipulated people, friends, family, patients, coworkers ,etc... when a desired outcome was needed or demanded. As it was put me, I am needed societally do the hard things other people can't to lead them through dark times.

[@Josephkerr101]

There are a lot of us it seems XD. Glad to know I'm not alone. (With all the dark humor in the field it isn't surprising.)

[@therealfloppa5367]

Ye most of the time I'm not able to control it is it normal orrr?

[@vianeydeleon2008]

Its very hard to be like this because you know there's something wrong with you but you don't know how to be any other way. Its very hard to understand why people don't think the way I do.

[@Mr.Chedda_]

Fml that's really relatable.

[@elizabethlinse5]

Hey, normal empath here. If that's a really big problem for you, maybe you should try some therapy? I know it's really helped me with things I've struggled with in the past, even some things I thought would never change. You have to be careful of course, as getting the wrong therapist or meds can be really problematic. But it's been worth it, for me anyway. Sorry if this is a bit pedantic or mean, I really don't mean it to be if it is. I hope you have a good day.

[@my.pfp.say.it.all.5u5]

Yap that's 90% me

[@starlegends3092]

@@elizabethlinse5 good to know. Idk if i will ever talk to a therapist, but if i ever do that is good to know

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

If by "like this" you mean a "Dark Empath" as in the vid'... No. There's NOTHING wrong with you. Obviously having the gifts of reading people emotionally and then being able to decide what to say for the emotional response you want has advantages... You get to think on terms of "What do I really want of this conversation with that person" BEFORE you've let your foot fly right down your throat. It's tempting to use it purely to indulge yourself, and worry about hating yourself later... Until you've done something actually harmful in the fallout. Then it's harder to follow through and manipulate someone without worrying about them suffering fallout like before. Most people DO NOT THINK... They like to think they do, but quite obviously, they emote first. Thinking... REALLY thinking... takes time and energy. Most people decide whatever they were going to do on an emotional level even seconds before the circumstance to choose to do it came up. JUST like most people have their idealized impression of you within 5 seconds of laying eyes on you, whether or NOT you step up, greet them, say anything at all, or just turn and walk away. They've made several key judgments about you with just the most casual few seconds' worth of examination, even at a distance. You (however) are consciously aware of emotions and impressions and thoughts as they come and go. You can tell someone is less than trustworthy when they glance around the coffee table for less than 5 seconds and then erupt at the top of their voice, "Okay! Who STOLE MY PHONE!?! Why is today sh*t on ME day?!!" AND nobody had to explain it. If there wasn't theft in their heart, they wouldn't immediately assume someone stealing instead of them misplacing it, or it getting knocked off the table or under the couch on accident... Other people immediately KNOW their phone was stolen, because on instinct, that's what they've wanted to do... if not what they've done repeatedly. They look around and see plots and pranks and ball-busting... because that's how they conduct themselves in the world. Other people are afraid of you, because they haven't figured that out yet. Some of them never will. They don't realize that when they call you a self-centered and arrogant prick, they're decrying their OWN inequities and insecurities. You make them nervous because somehow, often without even really trying, you see right through their masks and charades and antics because you GET IT... It bothers them all the more they keep flailing to obfuscate their intentions and inner thoughts, but the more they keep trying (the louder they deny being a whatever) the more you see them as exactly they are. The punchline is, that it would be hilarious if it wasn't actually so sad. BUT this peculiar ability is NOTHING WRONG... ALL that can be wrong is what you actively do with it. ;o)

[@dominikmoritz6435]

My psychologist actually told me just a few weeks ago that I'm a dark empath who is pretty close to being a sociopath. It is really fascinating to me because I don't plan on doing the things I do just because there "bad" and I mostly don't even have a bad intention. It is more like you know an easy and a hard way of achieving your goals. The hard one is to actually make compromises and build up healthy relationships with people. The easy one is indeed just manipulating the people to your will without them knowing. I usually don't cause harm to the people I do it on, but I wouldn't say that I never have. So I just wrote this to let the people know that we - meaning dark empaths - are not as evil as you might think. Of course there are acceptions but these are really just that.

[@anon6187]

I see ur point. Maybe or not it all were label bad guys as being dark emphat. Most guys with emphaty can progress to sincerely or dark. Maybe the ways can be so dark full, but it really depends to the person how things person react and to have emphaty to the others. But most professional said, if u are be careful there must be dangers not just for others but to ourselves. Mental health always can be affected in most good or bad ways.

[@eastbayromek7167]

It’s just a super Empath we’re not evil

[@nR-nc8mb]

It’s more if a choice. To do bad or good . I don’t believe it’s a diagnosis that leads you to do bad things . It’s just a mindset or Attitude you develop to achieve your goals . Easy way or hard way that’s it

[@annepepper8805]

even if people arent totally aware of being manipulated, it leaves them with a bad (sometimes unconscous) feeling and can have a persistent effect

[@hanagasparova5922]

I have not got any kind of diagnosis or anything but I understand very well what you mean. I used to argue with people just for fun, cause I knew I would almost always win the argument. After some time I started feeling guilty and stopped it, but when I try and achieve my goals it feels like its worth argueing cause its much easier. I dont have any bad intensions and try to be very legit around people I like, cause I know that something like that can destroy actual friendships. That does not make people bad people, you just need to find how you can help people with that ability.

[@Ennello]

So many doctors are dark empaths, I can attest to that. It’s not a bad thing though: you know exactly how a person will react, what they will think, because you understand their emotions. Sometimes we know patients better than they know themselves. It’s a trait that allows us to help people in a better way. And it helps us too, cause we don’t have to carry the emotional load of every single patient. Cognitive empathy can help a person as much as affective empathy. You can name their emotions, which causes them to open up and let everything out. After a talk like that they feel better and are thankful, even if you didn’t feel or cared about everything they said. It’s the conversation and the intent that counts, not whether you’re an affective empath or not.

[@hopeplans1773]

Some docs and nurses are so obviously fake with their voice, facial expressions and comments, it can just throw trust out the window. I don't let on that I know it's all an act and they believe they are working that bedside manner. Sigh.

[@Ennello]

@@hopeplans1773 That's true, some are really bad at communication. You gotta show genuine interest or it does become an act. It's easy to sense.

[@paramedivmso4]

True. But their hypocrisy and indoctrination of the one and only way to treat people is unwinding. Trust is lost. Lies exposed. It is a sad time in humanity when the most trusted profession is no longer trusted. All for the mighty dollar. Remember, when you point your finger at someone, you have 3 pointing right back at you.

[@TendoTheDude]

Omg it's crazy to see how big this channel has grown. I remember commenting on one of the earlier videos remarking on how I knew this channel would grow and was excited to see it happen. I couldve never imagined. Congratulations

[@SoraFan23]

I hope Shane Dawson watches this video because this is literally what he was like during the documentaries he had on his channel.

[@mynameisnotthathardtospell8199]

I don’t think Shane was a dark empath. If he was a dark empath he would be better at appearing to be an empath. He’s probably on the sociopath range

[@PuddleFart]

Well, we do know he watches this channel.

[@disease30yearsago76]

Stfu 🤬🤬🤬

[@SoraFan23]

@@disease30yearsago76 Be mad all you want but its the truth.

[@recrie5380]

@@mynameisnotthathardtospell8199 he did say he was an empath tho

[@deepsea5348]

I feel like I’ve always been an empath, but bad life events have lead me to taking on dark empath traits as a self-defense strategy. I still care about others, but I’m so scared of getting hurt or not having my needs met, I’ve become a bit manipulative to protect myself.

[@Cr3sent_st4R]

fr i agree..

[@moradkof1]

the animation of this video is the best so far keep it up (y)

[@theexotic2592]

Dark empathy is often mistaken for sincere empathy :(

[@Kaempfdog]

Paranoia runs strong. As a regular empath people are more intimidated by my enormous empathy level than appreciative of it. And I have to search out to help others rather than they come to me. Which just stinks when you pick up on restrained pain, and you have to weed it out so you both feel better.

[@Flo-xx4ez]

i think its because when you are an empath you know that you have the power to do both in theory, but of course the rest is a question of moraliy

[@theexotic2592]

@@Kaempfdog ikr 😞

[@theexotic2592]

@@Flo-xx4ez once someone breaks the trust ... it’s too hard for you to ever believe them ..even in their most sincere words , they slowly become toxic

[@peppermint5117]

other way round too

[@woof1495]

the dark empath is drawn so cute :(

[@aisaito4956]

ikr

[@user-lh5hl4sv8z]

That’s what the dark empath wantsnyou to think

[@FRANCIUM-KILLA]

Adorable. Cute. Amazing.

[@skysunder9781]

That’s the point

[@karenburroughs216]

Truly enjoyed this video, learned something new, dark empath! It makes a lot of sense now that I can see more clearly there are different types of empaths.

[@mohamedashraf-hh7bg]

ha good to know ps: loved the video and the drawings are amazing, informative and to the point loved it

[@trevorfranks69]

Novelist writing traits and personalities of their cunning yet seem to be ordinary villain be like:

[@18p.l.u.s]

The typical villain personality is usually a NPD narcissist.

[@burnerheinz]

@@18p.l.u.s unless one go for the "Agent of Chaos" type of villain

[@rheamartin4529]

@@18p.l.u.s so a dark empath would be the best type of villain?

[@18p.l.u.s]

@@rheamartin4529 A more rare one yes 🙂something like Darth Vader from Star Wars.

[@din7006]

title: “5 secrets dark empaths don’t want you to know” psych2go: (makes a whole video revealing those secrets)

[@panda_zet3016]

Psych2Go: (Makes a whole video revealing dark empaths' secrets and wants for everyone to mind their own business) din: (Doesn't mind his own business)

[@panda_zet3016]

(Yo, I didn't get any reaction, so I just wanted to say that this was a joke, I didn't intend to hurt anyone's feelings)

[@din7006]

@@panda_zet3016 sorry i didn’t respond because i thought you were being serious 😭 i was going to say “damn i was just joking” but i kept it to myself because i thought i actually did something wrong

[@panda_zet3016]

@@din7006 No, no. Sorry, that was kinda mean, but I really didn't mean anything mean

[@din7006]

@@panda_zet3016 it’s okay, you’re forgiven

[@Grwenhuhc]

This video has helped me to answer a lot of personal questions. I'm so glad I watched this!

[@thecookiemeister5374]

Imma be a hundred percent honest, phrasing something like a “dark empath” is honestly a really medhieval way to go about it. Subjects like these, along with “dark traits” should probably be handled with more nuance than “good vs. evil”

[@vcool122]

Well, I have a sadistic side and one thing I like to do is if someone try to make me react to something, but they have been pissing me off or I just don't like them, I don't give them any reaction. XD I like to see them getting frustrated by my non reaction.

[@otherpeople8903]

Yea, its just goofy and childish

[@robertstutesman7764]

it's fluffy wording to make bad people feel better about what they do. Also it adds the "vampire" type ideaology that is super popular. This is huge with the whole Energy vampire section of the world, over there near the flat earthers and those that avoid gluten because it's gluten and have no medical allergy at all. The internet is great for allowing all the village idiots to gather up and share stories like they are not the lone village idiot anymore. They have gathered, they have confirmed their bias and they now will refuse to change because they have found like minded people. How can so many idiots in one spot be wrong?

[@TheGreatDorian]

"I will now use my powers as a Dark Empath to make this wretched society pay!"

[@thecookiemeister5374]

@@TheGreatDorian fucking right? Like we’re supposed to be talking about sensitive, scientific topics around human personality disorders, why does this sound like the 1300s?

[@AgentRicePooh]

Takes one to know one. That doesn't mean Dark Empaths can't learn how to be better. It's a conscious choice whether empaths use the information to their advantage

[@starlegends3092]

Ya!

[@rednetherbrick3178]

@The Emo Enby Thembo woah

[@AkumuShi]

I just use it to make sure the people around me are in a good mood in my presence because I dont want them to be upset around me. It's also useful if I'm hungry, i can usually fanangle some food or drink

[@AkumuShi]

@@delighteddino9363 I crack a lot of jokes! I try to get to know people so I know what makes them laugh/what not to say to piss them off. So if I walk into a room and everyone is tense, I'll listen to the issues then make jokes around it, maybe try to get the jokes to change the subject. If there's something I need, I'll beg and offer what I can on terms of help or give a tell all about my situation as to why I need help. I understand where you're coming from, but I grew up with a narsassistic mother and there are some things I was able to consciously change. Although there are things I didn't know about that I'm now discovering through these videos

[@AkumuShi]

@@delighteddino9363 yes, things that will piss people off, like their triggers or current tragedies. I want to avoid those things to keep my relationship positive. Things to get to know people, not only their events but how they felt about them. You'd be surprised how open people are if you just listen to them. Try to find commonalities either in skill, interest or life goals. Give compliments (I only give a compliment if I genuinely believe it,but apparently some people do it to lie). Try to do small favors or take over a task. Bring in donuts when I can to work. It's really the same as the meme "asking your teacher about their weekend so you dont have to do the lesson". I can have whole interactions of just asking people questions and cracking a few jokes. Most people like me. No one knows anything about me. I will offer information if it helps me. Like if I'm late to work, you'll know 50 reasons why. I don't use people's triggers against them, because it doesn't feel good and it doesn't help me. The only occasion where I have is when I've tried to politely distance from someone and they won't take the hint 🤷‍♀️ but by then Ive cut off that bridge, so who cares? Lol

[@nope8535]

I've had more then a few psychiatrists over the years be confused by me. It's kinda nice to finally have a label to what I am.

[@IshaSharma11]

True

[@nope8535]

@@altx1 last shrink was 10 years ago. So yeah. Also not every shrink is the A student, they give the same degree the guy with a C as the one that passed top of his or her class.

[@zerodiamond4206]

"If they needed to, they wouldn't have a hard time" She delivered that line perfectly!

[@volentinonfitinjuria1042]

Thanks a lot this has actually given a clarity which i needed 😇

[@SweetBratz22]

I mean I feel like anybody could be a “dark” or a “light” empath depending on the social situations and their overall emotions tied to a particular person. Life is so gray, I don’t think anyone can really be so self righteous to think that they’ve never shited on anybody’s day, or manipulated somebody even if you manipulated them for your own good manipulation is manipulation... 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@KxNOxUTA]

I think there's a misunderstanding here. It's not about a person's moods. It's about the range on which a person is capable of acting. And talking about high values in dark traits is likely to be about the incapability to e.g. relate to others. As mentioned it's possible certain brain regions show no (regular) response. Hence, there's a physical aspect to it. So: It's not about "having a choice". It's about conditions where the choices are limited from the start. As far as I understand: The dark empaths pick up signals. They can anticipate the effect of these signals. But they do not relate to the other person. They relate to whatever the appearance of the signal means for themselves or if it's something they can make use of. It surely depends on how strongly they score on the dark traits or if they get therapeutic support etc.

[@SweetBratz22]

@@KxNOxUTA I understand what you’re saying and the video, and I’m definitely not trying to imply that people can choose to be sociopaths or anything along those lines. However I definitely feel like people can choose to display dark empathic traits. I guess I can really only use myself as a reference but I tend to be a very deeply empathetic person I am really good at picking up other peoples emotions and reading them and for the most part I use this gift to help people and bring them a sense of comfort however if I feel like somebody has pushed me to the edge in a negative way I will turn this gift on them and quite frankly WILL display some dark empathic traits As a means to protect myself. I was also referring to some of the comments down below where people are kind of trying to figure out if they were in face a dark empath, or a sociopath or something along those lines and yes some people might be borderline sociopathic, or borderline dark empathic, but i’m also taking into consideration some people might have just learned to use these traits to protect them selves depending on what type of social situations they’ve had to deal with in their life I’m just kind of thinking out loud here. Using this theory of thinking excluding that some people really do have this type of mental issue people can use these “skills” these aspects of the darker parts of themselves they choose to display as a means of mental protection, Or in some cases some people might display these personality traits when they are going through a difficult emotional time. Using myself as a reference again I also have done this. Looking back at situations sometimes it has me thinking like wow am I really a bad person or a shitty person and it’s like no you just going through something or it was just that situation for that particular person etc.... A lot of these videos are generalizations so I can really be hard for people to tell on what aspect do they fall into this categories.

[@KxNOxUTA]

@@SweetBratz22 Oh, I agree. And the video actually addressed that! :D They mentioned that Empaths score low of the dark traits. Low is not "there are none" :'D. But the main difference is really between "feeling" the other person and "understanding with your mind how human reactions work". As you mentioned you do use it for others. For a dark empath, the motivation is mostly "themselves". That should simplify finding the answer. At the same time, it's clearly stated this is not for (self)diagnosis. Rather than that: the moment people are in doubt should be the moment they get encouraged in seeking professional advice even if just to settle their concerns. To read more if the topic even is a good start. Since it's a brief introduction. After all, there's so many reasons that can affect a person's behaviour. There's a difference between "who" and "how" we are and "how we act". People and their environment are complex. We love to create "shelves" and generalise to speed up the handling of information. But at the end of the day even on a scale between Empath and Dark Empath you'll have many many many variations and degrees.

[@SweetBratz22]

@@KxNOxUTA Right, I feel that. Couldn’t agree more. The world of personalities is so interesting. SO much grey area lol.

[@truthh8597]

Interesting comment

[@yumenonekoo]

I met Psych2Go during a time of depression. I was extremely sad because my 5 year friendship ended due to one argument. I was honestly crying everyday, just depressed, to the point where I just broke down after a few days. My sister told me to just forget about him and my friends told me he just didn’t know how to deal with this argument because he was tired. But I just couldn’t talk the words of any of them because it was our first argument that he just didn’t bother to fix with me and it’s extremely hard for me to just “forget” about him. My sister said he’s not worth crying for, but that’s such a stupidly hard thing to do. Honestly thank you Psych2Go for helping me pass through those times. I really do love the voicer of these videos

[@Meanness_Scar]

I lost a dear friend in a similar way. I made mistakes and he told me about them and helped me to fix them, I felt really bad when he mentioned I may need mental help but I still went to mental health people and it ended really bad for me. But he was kind until he talked with one person. Then suddenly he became really bad to me even if I tried to be better. In the end both of them blocked me but he said he will unblock me if I will change and he could observe it on one server. I was told I'm bringing up too much problems so I started being more positive and got banned for "pushing positivity". Recently I was told that someone told him and this other person lies about me. But not sure who did it. It looked like one person who was my friend before did it or some her friend did it and also told her something bad. But it would be then someone I don't know. So even if I tried my best and went through the worst humiliation in the world for my friend he blocked me but probably not because of my real mistakes I really did and I did my best to fix them, but because of something I didn't do and I even don't know what it is. I was told that making new friends and forgetting can help. But I feel I can't do it. Because just "moving on" means "giving up" for me, and even if I will find new friends (I have cute people, friends and one totally important person) but I'm scared that this will happen again. That there are things I may accidentally do and hurt people, or there are people who want to hurt me or just both. But if having new friends can help, can I be your friend? Even if there is no hope for me, I want to take care of you and make you happy. You deserve more happiness that I can imagine there can exist. But I want to do my best to make you as much happy as I can.

[@Psych2go]

Hi Kimixisd, thank you for sharing your story with us. We're so glad that we were able to help you in that way. I know that losing a close friend is very difficult, but hopefully in time you will find new friends along the way, and ahve amazing experiences.

[@sustainablelife3603]

It's actually same for me after I've been hurt and manipulated by my former friends(I used to consider them friends but not anymore since friends wouldn't do something that will hurt you) I actually glad to experience having a toxic friend not because I like being hurt and manipulated I'm glad because it made me wise and enlightened that experience is a blessing in disguise and it teaches me a valuable lesson that some people are came to our lives for a reason a season and a lifetime.

[@joffre55]

Feels like especially during my younger years, I fit the dark empath persona perfectly. I was very calculated but not as devious, meant to manipulate others although that did occur sometimes, I was mostly aware of the dark triads and kept them in check. For a little while I had the perspective that there's four type of people, sheep, herders, wolves, and farmers. The sheep who are happy to graze on the land of the farmer protected from danger, the herders who work together with keeping the sheep in check as it's mutually benificial, the wolves who are in direct competition with the herders and farmers for the sheep, and the land owner who keeps the herders and sheep around as long as they benefit from it. Feeling like I had no other choice, the wolf looked like a better option, even if it was just to flash my fangs and claws when needed. The older I grew, the more I felt a responsibility towards protecting those who are being taken advantage of, and realized that it was one big lesson on what matters in life, which is that there is no virtue in being defenceless in the face of highly intelligent and manipulative people, but rather learn from those experiences to do good.

[@Barqop]

well, I can tell you one thing they don't want you to know at least. Everything. This video is a godsend for people in the right frame of mind, please continue these videos!

[@rantarowasherefb8486]

Never trust people with orange scarfs-Me 2021

[@orngechocx]

And you're revealing that secret so it's not a secret anymore yeay 💀🖐🏻

[@Psych2go]

LOL yeah right? It's a secret before you watch the video. Afterwards it's not a secret anymore because you already know it :). - Cindy

[@onehellofaboredguitarist4287]

me a dark empathy: AYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY STOP!!!!!! ( jk I don't hurt others emotionally or take advantage of others )

[@unPHILteredNBA]

Thank you for helping me discover myself better.

[@bajodah1847]

I wasn’t born an empath. But the series of my life made become one after all the incidents that happened and growing up around a certain environment I became one. Its so crazy I was put in the hands of a narcissist at a point in my life I felt like I just wanted to disappear from the face of the earth. After all of it I learned how different and dangerous people can be. It’s dark. I just completely shut off and was scared to make new friends and meet new people. I also used to have depression, that’s what escalated the psychological abuse but even before the rough time I used to be an empath I think it was after an accident I experienced of an accident I was involved in in first grade. and since the days the person who hurt me after they clashed with me made became even wiser. But I was a regular empathetic and high sensing person. I could feel the slightest difference in ones presence. I think it was by the way my mother has raised me. I really am not sure. But this made me learn so much. Along time ago I used to think that a narcissist is just a person who loves themselves and think about just themselves but didn’t know the damage they could do and the harm ..the extent of it and its effects on a person. Made me a lot more wiser.

[@WisdomWealth77]

Dark Empaths can be manipulative. But I love this positive spin.

[@18p.l.u.s]

Empaths can be manipulative as well. We just rarely do it is not our usual way of handling daily affairs. As a reference the Jedi are also using mind tricks from time to time 😂

[@haveagoodmourning]

@Darling Vexa Art Greetings, I am a Star Wars nerd! :D Personally I think that while the Jedi are certainly corrupt, the Sith are even more so (with all the colonialism and planet-exploding). Grey Jedi are where it's at

[@haveagoodmourning]

@Darling Vexa Art Fair point but there prrrrooobbbbably shouldn't have been a planet-destroying laser in the first place haha

[@haveagoodmourning]

@Darling Vexa Art Lol it's been ages since I watched the original trilogy so I don't know if I really count either, I just love all the TV series (bracing myself for people coming at me for not being a tRuE fAn)

[@haveagoodmourning]

@Darling Vexa Art Oof that's a mood, I too have to watch that movie

[@fumarc4501]

I know one. I learned a lot of this from just observing how they behaved towards others and when they thought no one was paying attention.

[@michelleennis7607]

As always, I am so grateful of this show. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. 🙂💗🌷💮 Michelle Brinnon, Washington state

[@Th3Vixen]

I saw a little nightmares reference! Hehe sneaky💞 love the video!

[@JV-tx1xw]

To be a dark empath I feel you must play judge, jury and executioner. You judge people around you, size them up so to speak. You decide whether the person you've got your eye on should be messed with or not. Then, you decide (based on their character) if the person should be messed with playfully or maliciously. Finally you execute your plan with no regret. All at the expense of others for your own benefit or amusement. People are intoxicating and fiercely interesting. Be warned, you never know when someone will screw you over. So be sure your inner circle is truly tightly knit with no wolf in sheep's clothing.

[@slythpaw]

Its a great power that comes with great responsibility. Learned that one from tv.

[@truthh8597]

Damn it this resonates with me deeply

[@Idontevenrapfam]

@@truthh8597 fr he explained it to a T

[@jasonmillier151]

A bit extreme but yeah basically gotta be careful because where perfectly comfortable being alone,witch is bad because when your alone anything addictive smocking, tv, can make us disconnected with society and people,and that's when actuall evil creaps in, you start judging people and hating them, which is bad also because I want to learn and love life, 80% of life is social and the rest is yourself and the world, so people like us thinking negatively is bad, but when we love people and don't judge them and understand why they are the way they are, people accept you and it's basically momentum from there ect

[@vancedaccacc9860]

Honestly this comment doesn't really tie into dark empath specifically, only just talking about one or two of the dark triads underneath a dark empath video

[@josephsamuel4903]

That woman's voice makes me relaxed😌

[@Psych2go]

Thank you! :) She has the best voice! - Cindy

[@vericko8278]

i dont like the voice feels for me like its not her real voice a put on / acted voice its a job soo but normaly i try to avoid it

[@Lauren-zk5ef]

Whoever voices these I absolutely love your voice

[@lacel4753]

I appreciate this video particularly because it doesn't frame us as raving menaces who are constantly destroying everyone in our paths, but moreso that the capacity to do so is there and that that alone doesn't particularly necessitate us engaging in the behaviour

[@georgeharvey6382]

Being someone who's been associated with a dark empath, I would strongly suggest anybody reading this if you ever have any indication you might be dealing with one, do everything you can to quietly break ties with them, and let me put an emphasis on QUIETLY, because they won't just leave you alone

[@anon6187]

@@hah-no. I don't think so... Unless it is depress and suicidal

[@sustainablelife3603]

They will actually leave you once they consider you useless. I have friend just like this well I don't actually consider them friends anymore because for me friends wouldn't do something that will hurt you. After I went through something like that I can quickly spot if someone is trying to manipulate me, but I don't do anything about it because I hate conflicts but sometimes if they'll ask me for a favor that doesn't involve hurting someone such as helping them to study and things like that I help them. And right now some of my former friends (even though I no longer consider them as friends I did consider them to be my friends) stills try to manipulate me and won't leave me be maybe because they think that I can still be used in the future and even if they'll leave me because they'll consider me useless in the future I'm fine with that I try to be useless for them and don't help them when they try to manipulate other people and sometimes I protect those people that they're trying to manipulate (unless they're going to manipulate another manipulators)

[@Jasturtlegang]

I was also associated with a dark empath, but i manipulated the manipulator simply because i overthink, and im a sadist so i wish death upon those that try me, remember if u feel used, it is not something to ignore, stand up and u know, become toxic towards them, they won't handle that stress mwahahahahahahha.

[@HIXHAM]

The only way to win with a toxic person, is not to play 💫❤️

[@truthh8597]

Toxic people often say this to healthy people after ghosting and gaslighting them Lol it is crazymaking What is what

[@greywolf9783]

Good luck nowing who it is though

[@Zippy_Diffy216]

Or you can give them a taste of their own medicine :D

[@greywolf9783]

@@Zippy_Diffy216 good luck knowing who it is though!

[@kaneconqueror6560]

@@greywolf9783 dark empaths are good at figuring out who is toxic

[@crystaljok5537]

PLEASE make a discord server I think this channel's comforting to a lot of us (for some reason lol) and the comment section is a safe place for many people. discord channel will be like a second comment section but your subbies will be able to interact more, which is really helpful for those of us struggling!

[@ThePreludeOfSorrow]

New to the channel and I appreciate the info cuz now I can see my grandmother (who I have been stuck with in the same house the past 3 years) being one... Now with the new information, the real question is how do I positively handle one? Asking for ideas cuz I am genuinely struggling dealing with her.

[@diogohauriata5738]

“Works in the Dark to Serve in the Light” Not every dark empath is bad Not everyone can be good Not everyone can say only the truth Everyone may lie to you at least 1 time to a day Nobody can say the facts. Only the Fact that Supports them is Known and the term is changed to “Truth” As you see. You are not an angel,but you are not a demon. Do as you desire,but remember,be careful,you just may hurt someone you love in the way you do what you want

[@Ledjinnmalefique]

Shut up

[@ryanparker4996]

Shadow Work is important, more empaths need to investigate their shadow. Insistence on positivity and Love and Light 100% of the time is actually pretty toxic. Theres yin AND yang in here. If we ignore our shadows they dont go away, they only gain more power over your life. To control your dark side you MUST accept that it is there. If you dont, it will be pulling your strings in secret.

[@robertstutesman7764]

You can't do good with evil.

[@realitycompliant]

quintessential expression of 21st century decadence found at random in the internet.

[@Sunny-vu2bq]

As a dark empath, this is spot-on! (I mean that genuinely) People I know don't ever figure this out, so this is very different! Nice work!

[@Sunny-vu2bq]

@Darling Vexa ArtYes, safety in numbers!

[@altx1]

@Alice - Darling Vexa Art it's a personality type pls 😭

[@altx1]

@Alice - Darling Vexa Art how tf is jealousy LMAO?? It wasn't meant to be taken seriously either way, geez

[@altx1]

@Alice - Darling Vexa Art hey btw didn't u comment on that infj video saying u were one? Infj and dark empath would clash lol, the brain doesn't work like that

[@elyreth5995]

@Alice - Darling Vexa Art ouch- exposed 💀

[@zelda37245]

you probably don’t look at your comments or respond but i wanted to say that i love your channel and your videos make me somehow feel so safe and relaxed and not alone

[@Psych2go]

Thank you so much!!! This means a lot :) here’s a heart for you!

[@hydrogeddonn]

I consider myself an emphatic person, however I often find myself pinpointing weaknesses in my friends and where they are potentially emotionally vulnerable. I've only ever used this for "tough love" to give them a reality check when they are avoiding an issue, but sometimes I wonder if I truly am reading them right or just think I do.

[@kamikazemv7384]

Yup Dark empath is now my favorite character

[@snowdrop.___]

yeah, same here

[@augusthavince8909]

That ending with the condition that a dark empath could easily fall back on dark behaviors gave me twinge. I've made a conscious decision not to care much about narcissists, and it seemed kind of easy to do. smh I'm thinking positive these days. And I think my discerning who to let get close and who not to is actually helping me feel empowered.

[@parisheart2902]

I didn't know what a dark empath was until my friend who may be a dark empath told me about it and shared one of your videos. I am myself an empath who is just discovering that they are one. I had no clue dark empaths existed. This was indeed an eye opener. Late response but i wanted to say it

[@DaMoniable]

I think this has been very insightful honestly. I watched another video on dark empathy (from this channel) and am starting to wonder if that is in fact what i am. If that the case though, i have to say the last line in this video is much appreciated, as, while its very true, manipulation is one of the easiest things in the world for me to do, its something i do my very best to not do. Its also worth noting that sometimes i don't even know that im doing it until im at the end and have exactly what i desired. Its almost second nature at this point, and can be quite a struggle to hold it at bay. But its this bit that makes me wonder if this qualifies * technically * as dark empathy, as im very aware of my own wishes and desires, as well as the great temptations that follow, yet choose to suppress the abilities i have so that it doesn't hinder or harm others, regardless of how badly i may sometimes wish to do otherwise.. I like to imagine a careful giant in a glass house when thinking about this P: Though whether its ego, or fact still remains untested, and i.. genuinely don't want to try and push it to the limits. Ive seen what its like to be on the other end of that kind of wrath...

[@hemgyrsimpin2950]

Your intentions are in a loving place Milly. Your awareness of your capacity to manipulate and how you've actively suppressed the thoughts and behaviors associated with manipulating others I feel is telling that you do care and have a big heart. This is just my two cents, I wonder and feel that you are very introspective and maybe often analyze and critique yourself. I think you clearly value other's thoughts and feelings since you put in the effort to listen to others while putting down your own capabilities to do harm. If you were truly a full blown dark empath, I feel that you wouldn't consistently put effort into being empathetic. Even though the traits of dark empaths suggest that they only use empathy as a tool for selfish gain, you seem to hold genuine awareness and concern for how you experience empathy. After watching some videos on this subject I feel that I am a dark empath. Right now I'm trying to figure out if I can change and if so how to do it... I fear for my loved ones. As for you Milly you're doing great work with yourself, keep it up!

[@heavenlydreams4616]

I feel so drained lately. My friends who have mental illnesses see me as their Manic Pixie Dream Girl due to my spontaneous nature and empathetic responses. They think that I will colour their lives and fix them. I feel so much pressure to stay because I am afraid that they would harm themselves if I leave. I don't know what to do...

[@18p.l.u.s]

Remember you should limit your giving - because takers don't have any also we are not here to fix people - this is a lesson I've learned the hard way. And no I am not a narcissist/dark empath :)

[@dinessaro]

There's this history, of a person trying to help a butterfly by cutting it's cocoon. They must have the best of intensions, but we all know that this is not how things work To be happy, every human must live for itself in self-love terms, and beeing dependeble about something or someone won't help, becausa this way you can't stand by alone, something that will surely happen sometimes, and that's normal. Does it make sense? I assume you're not a psychologist, and even if you were, you must not give them a solution, just support. You can't help them by cutting it's cocoon. The only way for them to 'get better', is by exiting this unhealthy cycle, with a help of a expert It's better if you talk to a psychologist, I'm not one and all that I said is my personal experience, please keep that in mind. Still, I hope I helped

[@sustainablelife3603]

No one can fix our lives but ourselves. So you can't fix their lives and you shouldn't try to fix it It's not your responsibility it's theirs.

[@NotAppIicabIe]

Perhaps express emotional boundaries. If they don't already, ask them to start asking you if you feel mentally up to them venting and coming to you. You should also not be the only one supporting them all. Don't they have each other as well? Also encourage mental health treatment. There's only so much many of us can do for each other. At some point a mental health professional needs to be utilized. Good luck!

[@danielle2042]

@@NotAppIicabIe I agree! Many people just vent but do not ask the other person if they are able to give support. As for the Manic Pixie Dream Girl situation, tell them that they need to stop this co-dependent behaviour. You are your own person. Not their saviour. I think this may sound harsh but once you have problems they probably won't be there for you and lose interest as they view you as someone who is unproblematic and bubbly.

[@amishasingh2973]

One more secret which dark empath don't want u to know is that they disliked this video.

[@adamnaqiuddin7786]

You think so?

[@goldflo91]

Have encountered myself many manipulators disguised as sincere and trustworthy people, and been wondering how one can recover from the damages done by them, and how to spot them, to protect myself from them; and I'm lucky to have found this video. Thanks, thanks for sharing 🙏, about such a toxic kind of people and what they're capable of 😨 And also thanks for some commentators for having the courage to say they're Dark Empaths BUT not as evil as the one we see in the video 🙂

[@Psych2go]

NP! Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts on this.

[@shina7418]

probably some sort of a dark empath, although i tend to do things the "correct" way, i would always have a backup move with some "manipulation" of sorts in order to secure my goal. As much as possible i would like to avoid the second option but at the same time i do not really feel remorse, and at some i do feel ecstatic really. It alsa have always worked as i've built my persona as an innocent "younger brother" in every classroom setting, even my classmates who are just a bit older than me see me as a "child" which at first was very insulting but actually had many benefits. This was greatly effective among teachers as well especially those with children as i observed they get "parental mode" with me

[@star6126]

🤓🤓🤓

[@tablescissors]

You must gain a healthy form of achieving power and if possible learn to process the insecurities (as well as resentments) that keep driving you to act this way.

[@Quergo]

Everyone: I am a dark empath Me without any empathy at all: Am I weird?

[@osascamp1002]

No empathy is more leaning towards sociopath

[@Quergo]

@@osascamp1002 yo thanks, I made the test with a doctor and it turned out that I have strong sociopathy XD how did you knew

[@altx1]

@@Quergo that 'XD' makes me really doubtful, but, whatever helps you sleep at night

[@-ejamezfictionalstudioz-4951]

I always felt lonely and demotivated on online class and your some of your videos made me feel inpired and motivated.💖💖

[@emmaransford]

I can totally relate to all of the above mentioned. I nurture my cognitive skilled learning abilities for the purpose of survival.

[@shookcanuk7255]

honestly love how every different personality type and such is drawn completely different

[@shannagibbs8840]

Don't forget about legal situations! Dark empath traits can definitely be used in that field as well. It's one reason why I excel in that area and will be pursuing a law degree.

[@Ch4rlz_ThA_Princ3]

We can achieve success in virtually any field we apply ourselves fully. The undying self belief system most of us operate with makes us some of the quickest to adapt to any kind of situation. Add passion on top of that adaption, combine that with our interpersonal communication skills, and there is very few fields we cant succeed in.

[@irfanbattlestar]

Is it wrong to be a dark empath in this cruel world...?

[@starlegends3092]

Depends on what you think is best. I think if it leads to helping you and others have tru joy(if you want my perspective on true joy that might be kinda touph), then i think it is most likey good.

[@anon6187]

In The end it's all up to you. To do good or the other ☺️

[@ocdemon8999]

the problem is abuse turns a sincere empath into a straight up intrinsically threatening dark one, whether it takes 20 minutes for them to change their mind or 20 years, dont take empaths for granted they'll go rotten

[@KyLe-cp7lh]

Sometimes we have to do what we have to do 😕

[@shmuel5708]

I love this channel

[@andrewsonic100]

hey, i just watched this video and now im gonna claim to be a dark empath! thank you! i love self diagnosis :D

[@vellichxrr6782]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us yet again, Psych2Go! You guys are amazing!

[@SpiffidyKeen]

Honestly, not having to drain myself interacting with people doesn't sound all that bad. How do I gain these miraculous abilities? 😮

[@nolene1821]

i dont think you can, it just happenes,

[@eastbayromek7167]

1st you have to be an Empath then you have to endure an unimaginable amount of pain from a narcissist to the point that you would have died had you not went dark

[@tylermccandless925]

@@eastbayromek7167 cring

[@nothinghere7585]

Could you please do more vids on dark empaths because it is quite interesting

[@xCyberbulletx]

I think it would be useful to have some insight on a selective empath. Someone who is aware of their mindset, and typically can go about their lives as a normal empath. But is aware enough that they can at times use their ability as a dark empath. I do believe I might fall into this category.

[@keidyescoto8873]

I'm afraid of myself now...

[@sunflower8979]

heyyy, loves! thanks for staying in this world even though you're feeling so tired and hopeless sometimes. always remember, everything happens for a reason. the sun is shining behind the darkest clouds so never lose hope. i'm proud of you, warrior! you deserve all the love in this world! 🌻

[@destaniedillard1001]

Hey

[@dsyrdragon3309]

No no I dont

[@grav8455]

Theres a point where positive statements and quotes wont do shit to a broken person

[@njnonips5261]

I related a lots to this video could you make more videos about this or put a link to where I can learn more about this

[@XCrack11]

This is scary... so accurate .. although I don't want to harm anyone with this abilities.. good video :)

[@HoshPak]

A weird thing happened lately. I was picking up a book about manipulation. The reason for that was I wanted to protect myself emotionally from a certain someone. Reading through the first pages made me realize that these skills are more or less second nature to me - I was just unable to identify them. As a kid I was having trouble being empathetic towards my peers. It took me many years of practice and I do remember that I used to copy the behavior of fictional characters because it gave me an idea how a strong person would be. Needless to say, this sometimes irritated people. Is this considered normal behavior?

[@darthjayder9914]

it is normal for people who need it to be normal. I could have some socio or psychopathic tendencies but I know that because of my autism I had to see very strong emotional reactions throughout my life to be able to get normal ones. I usually find traits of characters I like whether I created them or not and apply them to myself or attempt to to give myself character. and yet at the same time I have barely changed at all. so that is that.

[@jessymorel923]

Girl I need a video on how 2 tell if someone is a Dark Empath 💋💋 love youuuu

[@thorburnjschwegler]

This information is good to know

[@sunset1135]

Just learned about Dark Empaths. I am an Empath, and learned I have some of the traits of a Dark Empath, but I know how to use the darkness for light. It's about balance. TY for the video.

[@prtnrs]

I look to you guys for a lot of help, and its truly invaluable and im so grateful..BUT, like ive asked in other videos, I would love to see your credentials. This is coming from a subscriber, a fan, and a victim of deep manipulation. I was a total fool in that situation, which left me with significant damage that im struggling to fix up. Thank you so much.

[@Psych2go]

Hi! Thanks for your concern. Our referneces are always listed in the description. At the same time, we are here to bring awareness around different topic. If you ever sense you have similar traits mentioned. I suggest to seek a professional help. We always put disclaimer in the video and in the description. A lot of times people skip through our videos. I hope that make sense!

[@prtnrs]

@@Psych2go Thank you. Yes, it made clear sense. I do not have similar traits mentioned. I have however suffered the consequences of being involved with someone with simlar traits. Not those of which discussed in this particular video, but in others. I actually wanted to inquire about this privately, but did not see a way to, so ive been leaving these comments in previous videos. I dont skip through videos, again, im a fan. I watch them through, usually at least a couple of times. I know where the references are found. I was asking for something else. But, i dont want to start any problems, so im backing off.

[@HiImUnderYourBed]

Watching this directly from a city. I got out to get food. This video is good for my boredom.

[@donovansadchillward4517]

I'm a dark empath aswell and I believe if you are aware or your traits. And you truly cherish someone in your life you can use your understanding to help others and at the same time help yourself. You can spend most of your life improving yourself if you want too

[@ryannvolner2089]

I feel so seen. Thank you

[@SylvesterAshcroft88]

This sounds similar to a manipulative sociopath as well, or someone with narcissistic personality traits, who also has relative empathy in given situations, when necessary to influence other people's reactions.

[@eastbayromek7167]

It’s literally a super Empath they’ve got it all wrong

[@5limReaper]

Lol this made me giggle

[@liambrown500]

This is just normal ASPD shit. This channel just fucking loves to stigmatize people like sociopaths, man

[@Mockingjay975]

Love all ur content! Stay safe and stay awesome xx

[@Psych2go]

Thank you! You too! - Cindy

[@destaniedillard1001]

♥️

[@larryquick4324]

Nice to learn

[@pootieheadroflmao]

It described my past self to the letter. The difference is I recognized these qualities of myself long before I became too toxic to stand. It isnt a curse or quite as nefarious as some would think. The advantages work well for leadership roles when you are in charge of taking care of others. Oftentimes, you can subtly use the manipulation methods to give an individual a push in the morally and ethically right direction when guiding their decision making, like giving occupational advice that could better that person's future. Ive intervened on friends behalfs many times when they were about to make a huge mistake, like marrying the wrong person or maybe they were planning a particular action without weighing the consequences. Ultimately, I recognize that in the end I can only control myself and they make their own decisions. I just hope that I helped make their lives just a tad bit easier.

[@EarthCommission]

this is the first time ive been early to one of these videos! how exciting

[@reaperbunny7794]

Me too

[@lunababae2299]

Same! 💗✨

[@daniellagarzia]

LMAOOO y’all throwing Shane big shade huh edit: we don’t mind btw lol🥴

[@destaniedillard1001]

🤣😭😂

[@pooja1807patel]

The 2nd one ..... Watching serials n movies for emotions was epic...

[@abhiramachari8954]

Your voice is so calm. From which country you are??