Breaking out of the materialist paradigm?

[Apparition of Jack]

Hey everyone, 

So I'm something of an empath/shaman, in the sense that I'm able to feel very strongly and even "bond" with the thoughts and feelings of those around me. 

This presents a problem for me though, since the people around me tend to be very logic-centric survival-based materialists (philosophically speaking), which then causes me to act like a logic-centric survival-based materialist. However, such a way of living/being is totally unnatural to me and I find my soul being crushed pretty much every day because of it. The problem is then compounded by the fact I have a hard time explaining myself to those around me without feeling fear and anger arise, which then only makes the problem worse, leaving me feeling even more trapped. 

Basically what I'm asking is, how can I find a way to explain to the people around me what I'm experiencing / what I go through / what are my spiritual needs without coming across as sounding crazy (to them) or "irrational"? What can I say or do that may help them to listen to what I'm saying in a way they can understand, but also ensures I get the space and support I need from them? 

Thank you for any replies

[Leo Gura]

It's unlikely such people will give you the spiritual support you seek.

This is why, traditionally, shamans and yogis would go off on their own. They leave their friends and family to pursue the spiritual path seriously. Then they return back home with newfound wisdom and know how to handle the situation without needing anything from those people. And/or they make new friends who are on their level.

Being a shaman is not easy! Precisely because you have to go against the grain of society and you will not get emotional support from those closest to you. You must be independent-minded to be a shaman because others will think of you as a witch.

Become as self-sufficient as possible. That's a great way to grow. Later you can swing your pendulum back towards socializing and relationships.

But a shaman needs to be really comfortable being alone in the silence. The emotional support you seek will come from cultivating your connection with God.

[Odysseus]

@Apparation of Jack Additionally to Leo's post: Maybe you can join a small spiritual-community where the participants want to connect on the same level as you. After you found independence/freedom from the energy-levels of materialistic people you can come back and help those who are stuck in the materialistic paradigm.