It seems to me that empaths are having a hard time controlling there ability on this site. I have ben an empath for about 7 years now and will share what I know. So basics first. Empathy is the power or ability to sense or feel other peoples emotions. Empathy is hard to control by nature because people can't really control their emotions. There are some ways for us as empaths to control or filter the muck of emotions we pick up everyday. One thing you have to realize is that emotions like all things are just energy and can be channeled as such. So one tip I have is that if your feeling someones emotions just channel that energy into chi or energy for your body. Another way is just to channel that same energy and redirect into the earth where it will be recycled. Or you can do what I do. I created a shield between me and my powers that will block any emotion unless I want to feel it. This one is a little advanced though because this sheild is up 24/7. I devote about 2% of my overall brain power to it at any given time. Another thing I recomend is meditation as it strengthens the mind and makes controlling ALL psychic powers easier. And for the people who say I can't focus my mind that long consider this. I have ADD and ADHD plus other disabilites and I meditate all the time. Those disabilties make it hard for anyone who has them to focus there mind. You can also visualize your aura as a mirror that refelcts emotions else where. But this would need to be done all the time. You can also try imagining your powers as a light switch and just turning it off. But I am not sure this is possible because I tried this one for months on end trying to control my powers but if it works for you then more power to you literally lol. These are just some tips and are NOT meant to be empathy 101. So if anyone wants more info then send me a message. I check my messages 3 times a day. And remember we are all connected.