{"id":2790,"date":"2020-03-19T17:28:39","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T17:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gator4138.temp.domains\/~seocloud\/website_bd55b9c6\/?p=2790"},"modified":"2024-06-23T15:09:26","modified_gmt":"2024-06-23T15:09:26","slug":"empaths-and-energy-vampires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/","title":{"rendered":"The Empaths Survival Guide To Energy Vampires"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.190476190476%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.190476190476%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.190476190476%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Empaths vs. energy vampires. Don't worry! We're not talking about Twilight today! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We're actually talking about a type of person which, <\/span><a data-lasso-id=\"805\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empath-abilities\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">as empaths<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">, in particular, can greatly affect our lives, health, and well-being; the energy vampire.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">While you may not have heard the term before, almost all of us have had a run-in with an energy vampire or two in our lives. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It's estimated that 20% of the population exhibits the traits of an energy vampire &ndash; that's <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">one in five people! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If we say on average each energy vampire can impact five people, you've suddenly got 60 million people whose day-to-day lives are impacted by an energy vampire.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I say enough's enough! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Let's fight back against the energy vampires in our lives by learning about ourselves as empaths, and how to spot and repel energy vampires. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So, put your stakes and cloves of garlic down, because this foe needs a completely different approach!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#What_is_an_Empath_and_Why_are_We_at_an_Increased_Risk\" title=\"What is an Empath, and Why are We at an Increased Risk?\">What is an Empath, and Why are We at an Increased Risk?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#What_is_an_Energy_Vampire\" title=\"What is an Energy Vampire?\">What is an Energy Vampire?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Energy_Vampires_can_Affect_your_Health\" title=\"Energy Vampires can Affect your Health!\">Energy Vampires can Affect your Health!<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#How_to_Spot_an_Energy_Vampire_%E2%80%93_7_Key_Signs\" title=\"How to Spot an Energy Vampire &ndash; 7 Key Signs\">How to Spot an Energy Vampire &ndash; 7 Key Signs<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#1_Manipulative\" title=\"1. Manipulative\">1. Manipulative<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#2_Self-Centered\" title=\"2. Self-Centered\">2. Self-Centered<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#3_They_Love_the_Blame_Game\" title=\"3. They Love the Blame Game\">3. They Love the Blame Game<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#4_Mr_or_Miss_Melodrama\" title=\"4. Mr or Miss Melodrama\">4. Mr or Miss Melodrama<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#5_Insecurities\" title=\"5. Insecurities\">5. Insecurities<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#6_Jealousy\" title=\"6. Jealousy\">6. Jealousy<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#7_Buzz_Kill\" title=\"7. Buzz Kill\">7. Buzz Kill<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Signs_You_Are_Being_Affected_by_an_Energy_Vampire\" title=\"Signs You Are Being Affected by an Energy Vampire\">Signs You Are Being Affected by an Energy Vampire<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Feeling_Frequently_Stressed\" title=\"Feeling Frequently Stressed\">Feeling Frequently Stressed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Frequently_Feeling_Guilty\" title=\"Frequently Feeling Guilty\">Frequently Feeling Guilty<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Youre_Constantly_Being_Put_Down\" title=\"You're Constantly Being Put Down\">You're Constantly Being Put Down<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Its_All_Your_Fault\" title=\"It's All Your Fault\">It's All Your Fault<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Feeling_Exhausted_in_their_Company\" title=\"Feeling Exhausted in their Company\">Feeling Exhausted in their Company<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#How_to_Protect_yourself_as_an_Empath_Around_Energy_Vampires\" title=\"How to Protect yourself as an Empath Around Energy Vampires\">How to Protect yourself as an Empath Around Energy Vampires<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Tip_1_Acceptance\" title=\"Tip 1: Acceptance\">Tip 1: Acceptance<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Tip_2_Listen_to_Your_Instincts\" title=\"Tip 2: Listen to Your Instincts\">Tip 2: Listen to Your Instincts<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Tip_3_Find_your_Secure_Base\" title=\"Tip 3: Find your Secure Base\">Tip 3: Find your Secure Base<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Tip_4_Me_First\" title=\"Tip 4: Me First!\">Tip 4: Me First!<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Tip_5_Give_Yourself_Credit\" title=\"Tip 5: Give Yourself Credit\">Tip 5: Give Yourself Credit<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Tip_6_Dont_be_a_%E2%80%98Yes_Man\" title=\"Tip 6: Don't be a &lsquo;Yes Man'\">Tip 6: Don't be a &lsquo;Yes Man'<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Tip_7_Dont_Be_Afraid_to_Seek_Help\" title=\"Tip 7: Don't Be Afraid to Seek Help\">Tip 7: Don't Be Afraid to Seek Help<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Tip_8_Be_Assertive\" title=\"Tip 8: Be Assertive\">Tip 8: Be Assertive<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Tip_9_Dont_Keep_Giving\" title=\"Tip 9: Don't Keep Giving\">Tip 9: Don't Keep Giving<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Tip_10_Have_a_One-to-One\" title=\"Tip 10: Have a One-to-One\">Tip 10: Have a One-to-One<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empaths-and-energy-vampires\/#Tip_11_Say_Sayonara_Forever\" title=\"Tip 11: Say Sayonara Forever!\">Tip 11: Say Sayonara Forever!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_Empath_and_Why_are_We_at_an_Increased_Risk\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>What is an Empath, and Why are We at an Increased Risk?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">An empath is an individual with increased sensitivity to the world and those around them. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They feel others feelings as though they were their own and tend to understand people not just on a personal level, but on an emotional level. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Because they are so attuned to their surroundings empaths can show increased sensitivity to stimuli such as light and sound.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Empaths tend to have a strong honor-code and in day-to-day life usually, fight against injustices. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This is because seeing others suffer directly impacts empaths and makes them suffer too.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/famous-empaths\/\" data-lasso-id=\"806\">Empaths are a brilliant and important part of society<\/a>.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As an empath myself, I wouldn't change a thing about how I see the world, as I truly feel that by being emotionally connected to those around me I can do the most good. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">However, there definitely is a clear downside to being an empath; you're seen as easy prey for bullies, narcissists, and energy vampires.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Empaths are magnets for energy vampires because of their strong emotional output, warmth, and overall positive energy, which an energy vampire will choose to play with and distort. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This can leave an empath feeling inadequate, guilty, or lesser than their peers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">While energy vampires thrive off this manipulation, the spirit of the empath can be crushed and healing can take many months or even years.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_Energy_Vampire\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>What is an Energy Vampire?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/what-is-an-energy-vampire_.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/what-is-an-energy-vampire_.jpg 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/what-is-an-energy-vampire_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/what-is-an-energy-vampire_-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/what-is-an-energy-vampire_-595xh.jpg 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/what-is-an-energy-vampire_-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20840%20472'%3E%3Crect%20width='840'%20height='472'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2818 eager-load\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/what-is-an-energy-vampire_.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/what-is-an-energy-vampire_.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/what-is-an-energy-vampire_.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/what-is-an-energy-vampire_-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/what-is-an-energy-vampire_-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/what-is-an-energy-vampire_-595xh.jpg.webp 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/what-is-an-energy-vampire_-585x329.jpg.webp 585w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Anyone can be an energy vampire, from your partner\/spouse to your friends, family, and colleagues. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sometimes people only show one aspect of an energy vampire, and others might not even realize their behaviors. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Some, however, are energy vampires through and through and thrive and even excel in their careers or personal life through their actions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As with all aspects of life, there are givers and takers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The same can be said for energy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Some people; such as empaths are happy to give, and while we all can be takers from time-to-time, energy vampires tend to thrive and sustain themselves by taking the emotional energy from others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Energy vampires are those who constantly emit negative energy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Also called a &lsquo;Debbie Downer', &lsquo;Eeyore', &lsquo;Negative Nancy', &lsquo;Party Pooper', &lsquo;Cumudgen', &lsquo;Grouch', and more, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/mom-is-an-energy-vampire\/\" data-lasso-id=\"807\">energy vampires<\/a><\/span> drain the positive energy from others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For example, we all know that friend who's hung up on an issue, commonly this can be to do with a breakup. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You've talked them through their problems and offered them support time and time again, and yet each time you meet them they bring it up, or all interactions seem to end with this topic. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Each time you coach them through their troubles you'll likely notice they feel better, while you feel emotionally and mentally drained. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This is classic energy vampire behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_Vampires_can_Affect_your_Health\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Energy Vampires can Affect your Health!<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The effects of energy vampires aren't limited to your mood or self-esteem, they can actually affect you mentally and physically too. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Being repeatedly shamed, insulted or made to feel lesser is tantamount to emotional abuse. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This can cripple your self-esteem and leave to truly believing something is wrong with you, which can lead to mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you would like to know more about anxiety as an empath then check out this article: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empath-anxiety\/\" data-lasso-id=\"808\">Dealing With Anxiety As An Empath<\/a><\/span>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The stress of constantly being around an energy vampire is also not something to be ignored. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">High levels of stress can lead to cortisol (the stress hormone) flowing throughout your body, contributing to inflammation on a cellular level. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This inflammation can increase your risk of substance abuse and poor diet as a way of self-medicating.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Because empaths have such a positive view on the world and of others, oftentimes it isn't until they become ill that they realize they're being affected by an energy vampire.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Spot_an_Energy_Vampire_%E2%80%93_7_Key_Signs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>How to Spot an Energy Vampire &ndash; 7 Key Signs<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/signs-of-an-energy-vampire.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/signs-of-an-energy-vampire.jpg 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/signs-of-an-energy-vampire-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/signs-of-an-energy-vampire-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/signs-of-an-energy-vampire-595xh.jpg 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/signs-of-an-energy-vampire-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/signs-of-an-energy-vampire.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2815 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/signs-of-an-energy-vampire.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/signs-of-an-energy-vampire-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/signs-of-an-energy-vampire-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/signs-of-an-energy-vampire-595xh.jpg.webp 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/signs-of-an-energy-vampire-585x329.jpg.webp 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/signs-of-an-energy-vampire.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Because our health and well-being are at stake, as empaths we need to make sure we know how to spot an energy vampire. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Luckily, energy vampires have some very clear traits and repetitive behaviors that can help you to single them out from a crowd. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This will allow you to either distance yourself from them, or use techniques to safeguard yourself from their influence.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Manipulative\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\"><strong>1. Manipulative<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Energy vampires are master manipulators. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They love to have control over another, and an easy way to achieve this is through manipulation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Self-Centered\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\"><strong>2. Self-Centered<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Know someone who's always &lsquo;me me me', well, they might be an energy vampire. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/narcissist-energy-vampires\/\" data-lasso-id=\"809\">narcissistic behavior is typical of an energy vampire<\/a><\/span>, as they're looking solely to take emotional nourishment and not give any, so why would they take the time to listen to your thoughts and feelings?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_They_Love_the_Blame_Game\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\"><strong>3. They Love the Blame Game<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Where you might love to play a game of cards, chess, or even spin the bottle, the energy vampires' game of choice is the blame game. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Energy vampires are usually the first to point the finger, and they're never the person who is to blame. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In the rare case that they may apologize, it will likely be a half measure such as &lsquo;I'm sorry I made you feel that way, but&hellip;'<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Mr_or_Miss_Melodrama\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\"><strong>4. Mr or Miss Melodrama<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Energy vampires love to be melodramatic, honestly, some of them could have made great Shakespearean actors! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If things are going wrong for an energy vampire, they aren't just going wrong, they're going the &lsquo;absolute-worst-terrible-horrible-no-one-has-it-worse-than-me' kind of wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Energy vampires will seek to magnify the smallest of problems, as this is a great way to seek attention and absorb the positive energy of others that they crave. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You may notice that nothing ever seems to go right in the life of an energy vampire. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This often isn't so, the individual has just figured out that this is the perfect way to get to you indulge them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Insecurities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\"><strong>5. Insecurities<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It's completely natural to have insecurities or hang-ups, however, the way you and I as empaths go about our insecurities is dramatically different to that of an energy vampire. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When an energy vampire feels insecure they'll tend to puff out their chest and assert dominance over someone they deem as weaker; most commonly an empath.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">An insecure energy vampire may also become judgmental and put others down as a way of making themselves feel better.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Jealousy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\"><strong>6. Jealousy<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Because they're commonly self-centered, an energy vampire won't feel happy for you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Instead, when things are going great for you, the energy vampire will seethe with jealousy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They'll likely try to underplay your achievements or try to dampen your positive mood.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Buzz_Kill\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\"><strong>7. Buzz Kill<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Energy vampires often appear to be persistent downers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Because they are the emitters of negative energy, energy vampires are usually able to bring the mood in a room down a few notches.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_You_Are_Being_Affected_by_an_Energy_Vampire\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Signs You Are Being Affected by an Energy Vampire<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">While an energy vampire can be identified by their inherent personality traits, paying mind to how to feel around a specific person can also help you to spot the energy vampire(s) in your life. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As empaths, this can often be a much easier way to single out energy vampires than searching for traits because we're so attuned to our emotions and the emotions of those around us. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you're consistently feeling any of the following then you could have an energy vampire in your midst.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feeling_Frequently_Stressed\"><\/span><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Feeling Frequently Stressed<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">While some spaces such as the workplace can be places of stress already, you may notice a heightened stress-response around an individual. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This may tip into anxiety, for example, you may worry about offending them or boring them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Feeling_Guilty\"><\/span><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Frequently Feeling Guilty<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Do you have a friend who seems to take you on a guilt trip world tour? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As an empath its natural to absorb some of the hurts of those around you and be sensitive to how your emotions can impact others. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">However, any energy vampire will take advantage of this and seek to exploit your emotional awareness as much as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_Constantly_Being_Put_Down\"><\/span><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>You're Constantly Being Put Down<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If an energy vampire isn't the dominant party they're not happy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Therefore they will be constantly seeking to bring you down or make you feel subservient to them. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Remember true friends build each other up, they don't knock each other down.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_All_Your_Fault\"><\/span><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>It's All Your Fault<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">One of the biggest downsides of being an empath is that we can often take the weight of the world and put it on our own shoulders. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Energy vampires know this, and will seek to dampen our spirits by playing the blame game, and guess who's always to blame? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It's not the energy vampire that's for sure!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feeling_Exhausted_in_their_Company\"><\/span><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Feeling Exhausted in their Company<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you're an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/introvert-empath\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"25793\" data-lasso-id=\"13504\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">introverted empath<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> like me, then hanging out with any friend can be a little exhausting, however, you'll notice there are two different types of tired which can help you to single out a lurking energy vampire.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For example, after hanging out with a good friend I often feel tired, but it's a happy satiated tired that says &lsquo;I've had a great time, now to recharge'. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In the case of energy vampires, the tiredness is akin to exhaustion and may be accompanied by a bad mood or a dread for the next time you have to meet. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In general, over time, spending time with an energy vampire will feel more like an obligation than a choice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Protect_yourself_as_an_Empath_Around_Energy_Vampires\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>How to Protect yourself as an Empath Around Energy Vampires<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Protecting-empaths-against-energy-vampires.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Protecting-empaths-against-energy-vampires.jpg 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Protecting-empaths-against-energy-vampires-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Protecting-empaths-against-energy-vampires-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Protecting-empaths-against-energy-vampires-595xh.jpg 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Protecting-empaths-against-energy-vampires-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Protecting-empaths-against-energy-vampires.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2816 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Protecting-empaths-against-energy-vampires.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Protecting-empaths-against-energy-vampires-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Protecting-empaths-against-energy-vampires-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Protecting-empaths-against-energy-vampires-595xh.jpg.webp 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Protecting-empaths-against-energy-vampires-585x329.jpg.webp 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Protecting-empaths-against-energy-vampires.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Now we know how to detect an energy vampire, let's learn how we can fight back. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The following tips are the wooden stake or garlic of the energy vampire, and through practicing these you can help to show the energy vampire in your life the door.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_1_Acceptance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Tip 1: Acceptance<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Only by accepting that energy vampires exist can you start to take positive action against them. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This can be hard for empaths because we always like to think the best of people and search for the goodness in people.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_2_Listen_to_Your_Instincts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Tip 2: Listen to Your Instincts<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Your gut instincts are a survival feature which is rarely wrong. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you get an overwhelmingly negative impression of someone when you meet them, try to avoid them in the future, they're likely not worth your time or emphatic energy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Take time to reflect after each interaction, do you notice any of the traits of an energy vampire in any of your friends, family, colleagues, etcetera.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_3_Find_your_Secure_Base\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Tip 3: Find your Secure Base<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A secure base is someone who makes us feel safe. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Someone who is our sounding board, and our support system. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For me, this is my mother. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When you are concerned about the actions of a person around you, tell your secure base about them. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As your secure base hasn't been affected by the energy vampire, they'll be able to objectively respond to your concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_4_Me_First\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Tip 4: Me First!<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This can be hard for empaths, but needs must when you're faced with an energy vampire that you cannot actively avoid such as a workmate or a family member. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When it comes to your interactions with the energy vampire, always put yourself first. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This is in direct contrast to what the energy vampire is hoping to achieve.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You should also take time for yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Self-care is very important and can give you the edge when dealing with an unavoidable energy vampire. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Do what makes you happy whether this is meditating, going for a walk, or a hobby.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_5_Give_Yourself_Credit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Tip 5: Give Yourself Credit<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Empaths are often so focused on everyone else that they forget to recognize or mark their own achievements. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This is another reason why empaths can make easy prey for energy vampires. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Remember to celebrate your achievements, you've earned it!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_6_Dont_be_a_%E2%80%98Yes_Man\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Tip 6: Don't be a &lsquo;Yes Man'<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">While saying yes more often can open up new opportunities, saying yes all the time can leave you at risk of becoming exhausted, which is when energy vampires love to strike. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Don't be afraid to say no sometimes, after all, if you don't put yourself first sometimes, how can you expect anyone else to?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_7_Dont_Be_Afraid_to_Seek_Help\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Tip 7: Don't Be Afraid to Seek Help<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sometimes the impacts of an energy vampire can be highly damaging. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As we mentioned, it can take a great toll on your mental well-being and can cross the blurred lines into abuse. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Don't be afraid to seek professional help after having suffered the impacts of a malicious energy vampire.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_8_Be_Assertive\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Tip 8: Be Assertive<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Again, this can be something which we empaths struggle with, which can leave us vulnerable to energy vampires. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Don't be afraid to be assertive and voice your wants and desires.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> This is a great way to warn energy vampires that you're not to be manipulated and can leave them on the back foot.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_9_Dont_Keep_Giving\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Tip 9: Don't Keep Giving<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Any good relationship be this romantic, platonic, or otherwise relies upon giving and taking. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">However, with an energy vampire, this will be all taking and no giving. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In this situation, it is important to stop giving, as this cuts off their energy supply. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After all, if they're not going to give you anything why should you give your energy to them?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_10_Have_a_One-to-One\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Tip 10: Have a One-to-One<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As I mentioned earlier, some people may only show a few energy vampire traits, and may not be aware that they are acting this way. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For example, some people often play the victim or play the blame game without even realizing they're doing it. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This can be common in younger people who've not yet fully grown into their skin.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Therefore, if a friend or loved one is acting this way, try talking to them. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Explain how their behavior is making you or others feel and suggest how they might change some of their actions to better others. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You might just find they're as concerned as you are about their ways and are willing to change for the better.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_11_Say_Sayonara_Forever\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Tip 11: Say Sayonara Forever!<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sometimes the old adage is true, a leopard can't change its spots. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/married-to-an-energy-vampire\/\" data-lasso-id=\"810\">the energy vampire in your life<\/a><\/span> doesn't want to take your counsel or even refuses to see the error in their actions, then where possible, remove them from your lives. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This may be hard in cases of family members or colleagues where you can't extricate them from your life completely, but you can still try to distance yourself from them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Avoid one-on-one time with them where possible, and instead, stick to social gatherings where their negative energy can be diffused. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper 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