Welcome, @jessika5! I’m Amethyst from Southern West Virginia. Welcome to the forum! 
I’m not an empath, at least not a strong one like you, but you’ve come to the right place to learn! There is a recipe for a Sheilding Spray that will help you until you learn to meditate and some other techniques to protect yourself.
If you have any questions, just ask and someone will pop up to help you. I look forward to chatting with you more!