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by natvod 1544 days ago
You might find the research about sensory processing sensitivity interesting.

"Theory and research suggest that sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), found in roughly 20% of humans and over 100 other species, is a trait associated with greater sensitivity and responsiveness to the environment and to social stimuli. Self-report studies have shown that high-SPS individuals are strongly affected by others' moods, but no previous study has examined neural systems engaged in response to others' emotions."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4086365/