Have you ever been around someone who obsessively tried to control and dictate everything they thought you were supposed to be, do, have, and feel?
These energy vampires have an opinion about everything and try to control you by invalidating your emotions especially if those emotions don’t fit into their rulebook.
They often start sentences with “You know what you need?” and then proceed to tell you.
This ends up making you feel stuck, demeaned, and put down.
We’re talking about the type of Energy Vampire called The Controller. This type of energy vampire can chip away at your self-worth and this can lead to depression and other physical symptoms.
Here are a few signs to watch out for:
I know some of these examples may seem harsh, but the reality is that this type of behavior is common in Energy Vampires.
Well, I never want to just leave you thinking about all the problems without giving you simple, real-life strategies. That’s what I’m here for!
How to protect your emotions:
I'd love to share a few of my other Energy Vampire blog posts with you from a few weeks ago: The Victim and The Space Invader.
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