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Challenges of a Psychic

Writer's picture: Caroline AllenCaroline Allen

A lot of my friends think it’d be cool to read minds. They think it would be amazing to see the future.


They have no idea.


Knowing what everyone is thinking or what the future holds isn’t all fun and games.


Being a psychic can challenge you to the core, every day, for the rest of your life.


Here are five common challenges that psychics face:


1. Skepticism and disbelief: Many people are skeptical of our psychic abilities and don’t believe in the legitimacy of our skills. This can lead to challenges in gaining credibility and trust. Mainstream institutions often hold us in contempt. They can label us as crazy.


Finding a niche of people who believe in you is essential.


2. Ethical dilemmas: As psychics we may face ethical dilemmas when dealing with sensitive information about individuals. We may struggle with issues related to privacy, consent, and the responsibility that comes with having insights into others' lives.


Seeing so much and knowing so can challenge our friends. Friends sometimes find it hard to be around us because we know too much. They may avoid us, even abandon us because they want to hide and they can’t hide around a psychic.


The best way to deal with this is to communicate honestly with your friends. Tell them you love them and aren’t judging them.


3. Emotional burden: We may experience emotional exhaustion from constantly tuning into others' emotions and energies. This can be draining and challenging to manage, especially when dealing with negative or distressing information.


We pick up global trauma, too. It can be overwhelming.


These protection visualizations can help.


4. Misinterpretation or miscommunication: We may struggle with accurately interpreting the information we receive or effectively communicating our insights to clients. Misinterpretations can lead to misunderstandings and erode trust in our abilities.


Learning to be a high-integrity reader and healer is a life-time journey.


5. Boundaries and self-care: Maintaining healthy boundaries and practicing self-care are essential to protect our own well-being. Without proper boundaries, we may become overwhelmed by the demands of our work and struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance.


I used to go to sleep and dream all night about my tarot clients. It took years to establish proper energetic boundaries.


These challenges highlight some of the complexities we face as psychics . The power of this gift to transform and heal is huge, but it’s more challenging than most people can understand. Be patient with yourself and understand that you are here to do important work.

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shellee Burroughs
shellee Burroughs
Apr 24, 2024

Global trauma for sure and exhaustion on all levels from my end. Thank you for this advice Caroline-really helpful

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Caroline Allen
Caroline Allen
Apr 24, 2024
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Shellee Thank you for your comment. think I’ll do a blog on each one of these challenges to explore them more in depth. ❤️

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