Empathy Isnt A Choice - Tumblr Posts

A pro for me is that I feel I am better able to help people because I am calm and collected. I can rationally asses the situation and help them with their problem. I can see a solution when them being emotional can’t.

Also! Guys please remember that you don’t need empathy to be kind. I am kind because it is the right thing to do. I will help you to feel less sad because it is the right thing to do, not because your sadness makes me sad too.

Benefits of having low empathy:

You can't guilt trip me

I remain calm when other people are in distress

I'm not constantly drained by the negativity of the world (instead I am drained by my own depression)

Disadvantages of having low empathy:

Was that a joke?

Was that sarcasm?

I don't always underatand why people feel the way they do

I don't get happy when other people are happy

People with low empathy are demonized even by mental health professionals :/