Tired of this

I have a theory that I pick up on other peoples emotions in very intense ways. In other words, I feel what those around me are feeling.

It's starting to get old. I'm tired of feeling so overwhelmed all the time. Why are people so negative? Sometimes it's so intense that I have to shutdown my own feelings and turn into this apathetic black hole.

I really don't want to go back there again. But it's hard with all the negativity and sorrow around me.