How can I stop being too empathetic? (Getting teary)

[CactusRabbit]

Not sure if I'm alone in this, but I feel I'm too empathetic, but not sure how or if I i can change...
I can get teary and emotional talking about things that affect other people.
I was just watching the downhill skiing, and was telling DH about the horrible accident that's just happened, and I started getting teary.

It's obviously not a bad thing to feel this, but I just wish I didn't show the emotions all the time...

Work on your boundaries. Distinguish between things that impact you and things that don’t.

Hypervigilance comes from keeping a weather eye on your environment in case of danger- an unpredictable parent or sibling, for example. It can lead to hyper empathy as you are constantly assessing the people around you for warning signs.

It is debilitating. Work on stress management, boundaries and anxiety. You’ll be happier!

I'm like you. If it doesn't effect me or mine, I don't care. I just don't. Unless it's animal cruelty.

I'm an empath like my Mum. It's not a bad thing but sometimes I feel embarrassed if I start crying.