There was a point in my life when I had visions of myself standing on a raft in the middle of lake with a rope tightly wound around my neck. At the other end of the rope were various people trying desperately to pull me into the water with them. Who were these people swimming aimlessly in a sea of despair? These people were the energy vampires of my life. At any given moment, if I wasn’t conscious enough, I would be abruptly pulled into the water with the energy-sucking vampires.

After spending time with these individuals, I felt drained, lifeless, and had an upset stomach. I didn’t realize what was happening, until someone pointed out that these energy vampires wanted me to save them. The only problem was that if I tried to save them, I too would drown along with them. If I was to survive, I had to cut the rope and allow the energy vampires to sink or swim on their own. Sounds harsh but at some point you have to realize people can only save themselves.

There have been a number of people in my life who have been unwilling to do their own work and take responsibility for their lives. Instead, these individuals have wanted to cheat, and suck positive energy from myself and others. Energy vampires often lack any sort of self-awareness and tend to spew their energy all over the place. They have a constant need for approval and attention and if they don’t get these two things, they often act out much like a child. They don’t realize how their moods, actions, or words can impact others. They tend to talk non-stop without even trying to engage other poor souls having to listen to them.

How do you know if someone is an energy vampire? After spending time with this type of individual you may experience any range of physical symptoms ranging from a headache, possibly even a migraine, fatigue, depression, or upset stomach. The symptoms you experience often depend on your level of sensitivity and the power of the energy vampire.

If you are serious about reclaiming your power and energy, you need to be honest with yourself about all of the relationships in your life. So ask yourself the following questions:

1)      Are the current relationships in my life energizing?

2)      Are these relationships a mutual exchange of energy or am I giving more of my energy to relationship than I am receiving?

3)      Am I trying to save someone in my life? If so, why do I feel the need to save this person?

4)      Is there anyone in my life I am in a relationship with because I am afraid to end the relationship?

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