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WEEKEND WISDOM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Energy vampires can be toxic. They can cause you to feel physically and emotionally drained. Sanjana Gupta<\/strong> explores the types of Energy Vampires, the signs and characteristics of energy vampires, and some strategies that can help you protect yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LOOK AT ME: <\/strong>Energy vampires are extremely self-centered and always want to be the center of attention. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By Sanjana Gupta<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Energy vampires are people who sap your emotional energy, either intentionally or unconsciously. They could be friends, family members, partners, colleagues, or neighbors, who feed on your care and attention and can leave you feeling stressed, drained, exhausted, and overwhelmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relationships with energy vampires are often toxic. They can cause you to feel physically and emotionally drained, particularly if you\u2019re an empath and highly attuned to the emotions of the people around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article explores the types of energy vampires, the signs and characteristics of energy vampires, and some strategies that can help you protect yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Different Types of Energy Vampires?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Energy vampires can take different shapes and forms, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The victim:<\/strong> Some people enjoy playing the victim card and are always ready with a new sob story about a perceived slight. They are innocent but the whole world is always against them. They tend to complain often and loudly about their problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The criticizer:<\/strong> Some people spend a lot of time and energy criticizing other people, things, and situations. Nothing is ever good enough for them and they can find fault with just about anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dramatizer:<\/strong> Some people create and attract a lot of drama. They always seem to be in the midst of a major catastrophe and often need your help and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The manipulator: <\/strong>Some people are able to manipulate just about any situation to their advantage. They rarely say what they mean and usually have a hidden agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The negative thinker:<\/strong> Some people always see the glass as half empty and have a very negative attitude toward life. They can always be counted on to point out the downside or potential risks, without leaving any room for hope or excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The blamer:<\/strong> Some people are quick to place blame on others. They\u2019re never at fault but always willing to hand out heaps of shame and guilt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SHIFTING BLAME: <\/strong>Energy vampires are very good at playing the blame game. They’re always manipulating situations so that they’re never at fault. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI would have invited you to my party but you\u2019re always so busy that I didn\u2019t think you\u2019d be able to come.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What Are Some Signs of an Energy Vampire?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are some of the signs of an Energy Vampire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Always Want to Be the Center of Attention<\/strong>: Energy vampires are extremely self-centered and always want to be the center of attention. They dominate the conversation and ensure the focus is always on themselves. If someone else brings up a different topic, they find a way to one-up them and bring the attention back to themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, they might say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat sounds like a nice trip. It reminds me of the time I went to Hawaii. Nothing can compare to how beautiful it was, let me show you all the pictures.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI can\u2019t believe you almost got mugged. Did I tell you about the time someone tried to shoot me in the subway?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Exaggerate Everything<\/strong>: Energy vampires tend to exaggerate every little thing that happens to them, making mountains out of molehills. They make everything sound much bigger, better, or worse than it actually is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, they might say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEverybody else caught tiny fish but mine was as big as a house.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy body temperature was 99\u00b0F last night, it was so bad I thought I was going to die.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Blame Others for Everything<\/strong>: Energy vampires are very good at playing the blame game. They’re always manipulating situations so that they’re never at fault. They\u2019re quick to assign blame to everyone but themselves. The problem may be the weather, the train, the traffic, their loved ones, their colleagues, or even you, but never them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, they might say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI would have submitted this report on time but the accounts team didn\u2019t send me the numbers till yesterday.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI would have invited you to my party but you\u2019re always so busy that I didn\u2019t think you\u2019d be able to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Always Leave You Feeling Worn Out<\/strong>: Interacting with an energy vampire often elicits an unpleasant emotional reaction that leaves you feeling exhausted and worn out. You may experience negative emotions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n