10 Dark Signs You Are An Empath 1. You need your alone time. 2. You're drained by negative people. 3. Large crowds overwhelm you. 4. You take comfort in nature. 5. You struggle to set boundaries because you want to help others. 6. You care deeply about animals, plants, and the planet. 7. You can feel things before they happen. 8. You often absorb other people's emotions as your own.