Well Psychicgaijin... I guess that would depend on exactly what kind of advice your looking for. I myself am an Empath, so for other inquiring Empaths I would say walls, walls, walls! They are so very important, actually I guess that would really go for any body. Without the proper shields to protect one's self you leave yourself open to many negative energies and what they call psychic vampires, that suck your energy from you. I had to learn this rather quickly because just being in public made me physically ill so that I had to just go home.
The way I was taught to build my walls (and keep in mind everyones different so what works for me may not work for you. But it's worth a shot) was through Meditation I pictured myself sitting alone in a wide open space, and slowly one by one I laid a brick, then another and another, till I had a wall around me protecting me from the chaos I once was oblivious to. But it worked, for me. Then I worked on training myself on how to open a door to the wall so that I could read someone if I so chose to. I could never get over the thought of actually turning it off, makes me feel like I wouldn't be me if I did. Anyways, after I got the hang of that, I started learning how to reflect back to people when they purposely try to force their feelings onto me. This was/is a difficult task for me, it takes a lot of energy to do so and as of right ow I have to help my 2 year old son keep walls up, he has abilities also but does not yet have strong enough walls to protect himself. I've only been successful at mirroring a handful of times.
I also have a strong connection with animals, I can since what they need or want most the time. And a touch of esp I think but only with people I have a strong connection with.
Also general Meditation! It helps you center yourself and keep in tune with your inner being, which is very important, especially for newbies. But ALWAYS remember you can do anything you put your mind to, as long as you're willing to put the time and effort into your development.
I hope some of this helps and if you have any other questions for me at all please feel free to ask, after all thats why I'm here
