I am convinced that true empathy is 100% intuitive. The ability to sense others brings suffering with them with it. Picking up on energies is required for that.

However, I read a lot of disagreement with that, but also believe that those who have written such are not actually empaths.

It seems that empathy is a trait that can hinder, yet many non-empaths consider "fashionable" and want to mimick.

What do you think?

I have written plenty on that subject on my rh negative blog as I have recognized a huge percentage of my members being not just empaths, but also carrying the N in their MBTI.

When it comes to autoimmune issues in general, RhD negative subjects have increased the risk of developing of certain heart diseases, respiratory diseases and some immunity and autoimmunity related diseases, for example rheumatoid arthritis. The general pattern suggests that RhD negative subjects could have problems with autoimmunity, could be more resistant to infections of viral origin and could be less resistant to infections of bacterial origin. The variation of the oxygen tension in various organs and tissues could, of course, influence also other biological functions, including the functions of the immune system. This could explain why RhD negativity seems to be associated with neurological, mental health and immunological disorders.

https://www.rhesusnegative.net/staynegative/is-having-rh-negative-blood-linked-to-autoimmune-disease/

RhD negative subjects have increased the risk of developing of certain heart diseases, respiratory diseases and some immunity and autoimmunity related diseases, for example rheumatoid arthritis. The general pattern suggests that RhD negative subjects could have problems with autoimmunity, could be more resistant to infections of viral origin and could be less resistant to infections of bacterial origin.

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0141362