Slaying Emotional Vampires
Free Relationship Advice, from Relationship-Oneness.com
Do you ever feel your energy being drained when hanging around certain individuals? Is it always about them and their problems? Is there constant negativity? I like to call these energy drainers Emotional Vampires. Yes, that’s what I said…..Vampires! They will suck the life right out of you without you being aware of it!
The first thing I notice when hanging around someone new, a family member, or longtime friend, are the words they use. How much of the conversation is directed upon themselves? Do I feel drained after speaking with them? Do I feel this relationship is beneficial to my emotional well being? Ask yourself these questions and see what you come up with.
Most of us have at least one or more Emotional Vampires in our lives without even being conscious of it. It could be a spouse, partner, parent, boss, co-worker, friend, etc. They exist everywhere! Emotional Vampires get their fix by feeding off of your emotions…..that’s how they survive.
Often times I notice that I get angry around certain people. I believe it is do to them trying to steal my energy. Most Emotional Vampires will try and get a reaction out of you by creating some sort of conflict. That is how they feel as though they’re connecting with you. Yes, I know….very interesting! Signs of an Emotional Vampire;
- In constant need of approval.
- Bullying or putting others down.
- They believe the world revolves around them.
- Someone who is overly needy.
- Complains daily about there life.
- Controlling and judgmental.
- Creates drama.
- Blames others for the way they feel.
- Takes advantage of others.
The list goes on………………..!
These are some basic signs of Emotional Vampires. I know occasionally, we all show signs of being a vampire, but there are those who do these things daily. That is when it is no longer healthy to interact with these individuals. Or at least limit the time spent around them.
Guard yourself and your sweet energy from them. I like to imagine that I have body armor/shield on that keeps the negative forces on the outside of me. I do this before I visit those lovely Emotional Vampires! It really does help! If I’m already low on energy for the day, I never dare to come into contact with someone who will take whatever energy I have leftover. Find what works for you. Become familiar with the behaviors of Emotional Vampires. Read and do your research, you might be shocked to find out how involved you are with them.
I have been reading articles and books about this subject for about the last five years and was overwhelmed by how involved I was with them. Shield yourself, put on your armor and move on! Much luck to those who slay the Vampires! What I mean is, by moving on! Leave them behind if they’re sucking the life from you!
