Here are some articles that show that too much empathy turns into enabling, and some that show that too much empathy can be bad in other ways. This is my last post on this, though, as I agree that it's too far afield of the phylactery topic. I'd be happy to continue it in private with anyone who wants.
Even if you aren’t familiar with addiction treatment, you’ve probably heard the term “enabler”. Enabling describes how loved ones interact with a person with a substance use disorder (SUD). And although many of us have heard the word, few of us know what it actually means. Enabling behavior is...
sanfordhousegr.com
The difference between showing empathy and enabling is a fine line, and you will have to learn the difference to help your loved one.
beginagaininstitute.com
Do you prioritize other people's feelings over your own? You might be falling into the "empathy trap."
greatergood.berkeley.edu
Toxic empathy is when someone over-identifies with somebody else’s feelings & literally takes them on as their own. Learn how to protect your mental health.
www.mygbhp.com