Energetic vampirism is a very common phenomenon. If, after communicating with a certain person, you feel a breakdown, lack of desire to do something, it means that he has been nourished by your energy. There are a lot more energy vampires than donors, but what is pleasing is that not all of them act consciously, which means that you can fight this.
What is an energy vampire?
As a rule, these are people who have their own energy very weak, and in order to feel normal, they just need to take it from the outside. Such energetic vampires constantly pour out a stream of negativity in the form of complaints, unpleasant stories, endless whining about the fact that life has failed.
Surprisingly, these people are really always bad, and they have something to tell. Receiving your attention, sympathy, emotions, energy vampire receives the energy necessary for life, however, since it does not work to accumulate and save it, it always needs a new “dose”. In such a situation it is important to understand - if a person really needs help and support, and temporary difficulties and not giving up in his character, of course, you should talk to him, convince him that the black band will end soon, look for solutions together.
There is another category of energy vampires - people who are well aware that they are creating negative things around themselves. They deliberately provoke other people to anger, resentment, especially irritate, and then gladly "bathe" in the ocean of emotions received, while the donor suffers from impotence.
Such energy vampires simply adore scandals, and they don’t even have to be in the center of events, they simply absorb energy, become witnesses of some emotional incident - that is why they like places with large crowds of people very much, because there the likelihood of "disassembly" increases.
Energy Vampire Protection Techniques
Unfortunately, the energy vampire is not always able to immediately recognize - he does not have fangs, most likely, he is not afraid of the sun and garlic, and the use of aspen stake in this case is not appropriate. The only opportunity to understand that in the environment there is a person who takes away your strength - to listen to yourself and your emotions. Even at the initial stage of communication, it will be uncomfortable for you to be near him, he may be silent and not say anything, but his energy will have a destructive effect on you.
Interestingly, the energy vampire for someone can be evil, while for another person - support, support. This means that you have diametrically opposed views on life, you are simply not on the path - not the fact that he is a bad person, just does not suit you. In this case, it is necessary to try to minimize any communication and cut off communication. Be polite, but inflexible: “I'm sorry, but I'm very busy right now,” “Unfortunately, I can't help you,” “Let's talk a little later,” which will help you end the conversation that you don’t like.
Silence is the best defense against the energetic vampire, but only if you exclude the possibility of internal dialogue. Be sure that if you scroll through all the phrases in your head, think up answers to your opponent, you still feed him with your energy.
The situation is complicated if you are constantly forced to communicate with the energy vampire - after all, it can be a family member, work colleague, or a boss. Here it is important to remember that the task of the energetic vampire is to cause emotions in you in any way, while your goal is not to give them away. The energetic vampire is a skilled manipulator, he knows exactly what to say and where to stab to hook a person. He needs your sore spots, so carefully hide them.
In such a situation, mentally distance yourself, control yourself. In the end, you can say thanks and - these people make you stronger, more confident, more restrained. To meet with them will have throughout life, so each time it will be easier to fend off attacks.
If a conversation with an energy vampire cannot be avoided - take the most closed position, cross your arms and legs, do not direct the feet and body towards the person. Try to isolate yourself from it - mentally build a strong wall or imagine that you are surrounded by a warm bright light, you are safe and no one can get through your defense.
Wit, boneless language, sense of humor - all this will help you in the fight against the energetic vampire. Screaming, finding out, offended in this case is useless - as he is just waiting for this. Do not give out emotions, nice smile, tell a joke to the place. The main thing here is not to overdo it - such people are vindictive and vindictive.
The likely development of events will be that the person will try to “tighten the screws” by any means trying to get energy from you, not observing any boundaries and going beyond the limits of adequate behavior. If you notice this, it means that you are not on the right path and you cannot retreat when you see that you have stopped responding to his words and deeds, the energy vampire will find another victim and leave you alone.
Another way to fight an energy vampire in a team is to find a loyal companion. Together, you will support each other, and the vampire will be left without power. There is no need to intrigue specifically - he will get revenge, but at the moments of “danger” switch and disperse his attention.
Do not forget that a normal existence next to an energy vampire is possible. The decision to give or not to give energy is yours. If he tells you something, it is not necessary to accept the information and react to it, in which case he will not do anything to you.
How to recover from contact with an energy vampire?
- The first remedy is a shower. Water will wash away the negative, and recovery will be faster. It is better to take a contrast shower, but you should give up the bath.
- Make hot aromatic herbal tea.
- Meditate, learn yoga and qigong - they help keep emotions under control.
- The more positive things in your life, the better. Fill it with fun meetings, good music, interesting books and movies.
