What is the difference between having empathy and being an empath? "Having empathy means our heart goes out to another person in joy or pain," says Judith Orloff, MD. "But for empaths it goes much further. We actuallyfeel others’ emotions, energy, and physical symptoms in our own bodies, without the usual defenses that most people have." WithThe Empath’s Survival Guide, Dr. Orloff offers a practical tool set to help sensitive people develop healthy coping mechanisms in our hi