Need help from empaths

When we sense peoples emotions we are taking a part of their energy into us so yes we get risidual effects from it. As stated before me grounding the energy and getting it out of you is the first step to feeling better. Then center your self with meditation or or ritual to realign your energy and balence yourself again.

I'd like to add a few thing to what I've already previously stated.

Whether or not we choose emotional upset is 100% our choice. We are not slaves to our emotions, and we can learn how to be otherwise. No person, event, or circumstance can MAKE us upset; rather, we choose it, no matter how much we'd like to believe otherwise.

For instance your mother's words did not MAKE you angry; rather, in the presence of your mother's speaking, you *chose* to feel angry. We must take personal responsibility for our own emotions and upsets. They are within our control.

Especially for practitioners of magic, if you cannot control your own thoughts and emotions, how will you ever seek to control the Universe through your spellcasting?

You are the one who has influence over it. Remember, in the face of any upset or strong emotion: Upset is Optional - i can choose to react to this differently :)

Grounding is important as was mentioned, same with distraction. When I myself am busy, I find those little connections don't happen as often. I would also ask your friend if they're ok, in a non weird way..You could say they seem "quieter than usual" or something. I find that when we get these strong connections, especially when a person isn't physically with you, it is because there's something we can do to help.

Not for misinformation... Not all quartz are grounding. Black tourmaline quartz is grounding and spiritual protection. Smokey quartz can help with grounding however I would advise you look at each crystals healing ability to find if its an appropriate crystal for you. Black kyanite (blue is more readily available) any "earth" stones work. The stronger ones for grounding are black in color. Please look up the different qualities of each crystal so you are getting the one that fits your needs best: smokey quartz can be used for grounding spiritual protection and rid of negativities. When working in the psychic realm is a perfect grounding stone as earth stone- they will absorb negativity. Would advise going to an occult shop that sells the crystals... Pick them up and see how you feel.