Those emotional vampires make you want to turn around and run the other way. And their effect can stay with you after they’re gone.
Today GenuLines helps you educate yourself to keep the vampires at bay.
Are Emotional Vampires Draining You Dry?
The people around us affect our view of the world. And there are plenty of reasons why some people may drain your energy more than others.
You could be dealing with a narcissist or someone who complains most of the time.
If an emotional vampire is draining you dry, it’s time to start protecting your energy. Today we look at how to recognize the signs of an emotional vampire, and the best ways to protect your energy.
Understanding The Different Types of Emotional Vampires Emotional vampires come in a variety of forms.
They include:
Victims Narcissists Constant talkers Controllers Drama queens
Each type of emotional vampire can leave an effect on you. You feel tired and deflated after being in their company.
The victim emotional vampire plays the victim, even when they’re the perpetrator. Narcissists are only interested in their own thoughts and feelings.
Constant talkers drain your mental energy.
They’re in your midst
Most of us know at least one type of emotional vampire in our lives. Not sure how to identify them?
There are a few signs to watch out for…
Tell-Tale Signs You Are Dealing with An Emotional Vampire
The main signs to watch out for include:
You feel mentally exhausted after spending time with them. Your depression or anxiety ratchet up.
You feel like they’re putting you down. You turn to comfort eating or drinking alcohol after being around them.
Protecting Your Energy
If you are dealing with an emotional vampire, how can you stop them from draining your energy? The good news is there are strategies you can use to deal with them.
First, if you can, you should distance yourself from the person. Avoid being around an emotional vampire.
Now, this isn’t always possible.
To thine own self
If you can’t distance yourself, make sure you’re practicing self-care. Taking care of yourself will allow you to feel more confident to set healthy boundaries.
You’ll be more assertive and protective of your time.
So, if you don’t already, set aside time every day to focus on yourself. Take care of your own needs first.
Then watch how your energy and tolerance changes for negative people.
Getting help
If you’re struggling to handle an emotional vampire in your life, you can also turn to therapy. Seeking help from a professional will enable you to understand why you can’t deal with the problem.
And you’ll learn about solutions that can help.
Emotional vampires are everywhere today. It isn’t always possible to get away from them immediately.
But there are things you can do in the meantime to protect yourself and your energy.
Overheard: “Genius is the ability to renew one’s emotions in daily experience”. 
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