This a great point, Joe. We need emotions as they are messengers from the body and mind. Like you I am also an empath. It used to ruin my physical and mental health but I learned to filter emotions using my intellect and intuition. Feeling emotions are not harmful but when they are not expressed or processed properly they bottle up and cause all sorts of issues. Every disease has a connection to emotions according to experts and the growing research. Thank you for sharing your valuable experiences and perspectives. I liked your nuanced and insightful story.