I dont have,any advice to give you, but can honestly say I know almost exactly how you feel. ive always been a highly empathetic as well, but since childhood ive always felt like I was empty, just putting on a mask so no one would see the cracks and so I wouldnt have to deal with the "are you ok"s and such.. anyway, I wish I could tell you something inspirational, but I cant. I can only say that if you need to talk, you can msg me, and ill reply when I can, though I hope you understand if it isnt instantaneous, or even the same day... jist take it moment by moment.