Here's What Energy Vampires Can Do to You and How to Defend Yourself

Do you have a friend, a coworker or an acquaintance that literally leaves you drained after every single interaction?

You could be dealing with an energy vampire.

Energy vampires want your attention all the time. Everything is about them. At the same time, they're charismatic enough to keep their magnetic pull on you.

Realizing that you're dealing with an energy vampire and defending yourself from their influence can be particularly challenging.

Do you often interact with a person who:

If the answer is "yes" to at least a few of those, chances are that you're dealing with an energy vampire.

Sooner or later, the negative vibes will get to be too much. At that time, you should start planning an exit from the relationship and a strategy to protect your emotional energy.

You see, energy vampires don't like to lose. Thus, detaching yourself will take willpower, strength and a ton of intelligence.

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Living with an energy vampire can quickly lead to the loss of your identity, your strength and your uniqueness.

This is why you need to take action as soon as you feel that something's wrong.

Energy vampires do exist and they often play important roles in our lives. When you're dealing with a parent or a significant other who's draining your energy, leaving the situation isn't always feasible.

You will have to master coping techniques that will help you protect your energy. Also, kindness and respect could help you turn the situation around and allow an energy vampire to see the light.

There's no need to accept the current situation as a given.

Your life could be much better once you start protecting your emotionality and your inner peace.