Are you an “energy vampire”? Here are 6 signs you’re sucking

Are you sucking the life out of your friends?

Some people just drain your energy – not because you’re having a great time together.

These people are called “energy vampires” and, whether intentionally or unintentionally, drain your emotional energy.

In the TV series What We Do in the Shadows, the “energy vampire” character Colin Robinson sucks the life out of those around him, feeding their needs with small talk and unnecessary anecdotes, and boring them.

But there are many different types of these scary people, Alla Svirinskaya, a celebrity energy healer and author of the best-selling book “Energy Rules,” revealed to the Daily Mail.

Chatterbox

Have you ever ended a conversation and realized you said most of what you said? It might push your friends away.

“The other person often feels stuck and doesn’t know how to interrupt your monologue,” Ara says. “They will eventually become exhausted by your relentless pursuit of attention.”

“It’s crucial to engage with people rather than speak to them,” she advises.

manipulator

Some people only seem to reach out when they need something, whether it’s an invitation or advice.

“Once someone realizes that their relationships and connections are being exploited and their generosity is misused, it can lead to a long-term lack of trust in new people,” Ara told the Daily Mail.

“A healthy friendship should benefit both parties.”

Negative Nelly

Do you see the glass is half empty? Well, having to refill your cup and readjust your mindset will take a lot of effort from your friends.

“This type of behavior makes the other person doubt themselves and their positive perceptions. They have to ‘narrow’ the light to fit your shadow. You need to take it less personally, accept that people make mistakes, and stop twisting the narrative to support yours The idea that everything is negative and hopeless,” she said.

Gossip

Most people like to get together and chat with their good friends. But it gets tiring when you’re always gossiping about people and judging everyone.

“People often do this to reinforce their own sense of inferiority. They elevate themselves by putting others down. Eventually, friends will stop trusting you and your friendship will become superficial without any close connection,” Ara said.

showboat

It’s normal to talk about your accomplishments with friends, but some people have a gift for bragging about themselves over and over in every conversation.

“Even if a friend initiates a conversation about their success or glory, that person will find a way to shine a light on how incredible they are,” Ara explains.

“Your friends begin to feel like they are just a mirror that you use to admire your reflection. Because of your self-absorption and lack of empathy, you make people feel alone in your presence.”

eternal victim and martyr

Is the whole world against you? Well, if you always act like a victim or a martyr, your friends may soon become victims or martyrs.

“These individuals often turn to friends for advice, and if their friends don’t support their victim narrative, they lose interest,” Ara said.

“When you turn people into trash cans to dump toxic materials into, people become exhausted, and martyrs suffocate others with their anticipated guilt.”