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They are called 'Energy Vampires', and these are the people that will 'Suck the life out of you'.
'Energy Vampires' are individuals (i.e. toxic people) that will literally, suck the energy (i.e. life) out of you when they are around you. It's 'so exhausting' (draining), having these people in your life!
Toxic people can absolutely 'negatively' affect you, they can take away your joy, your health, your self-respect, and anything endearing, and so much more. Sometimes it can be hard to admit or see someone as being toxic in our lives, but then, at some point, we have a breakthrough moment where we have enough, and realise this person needs to 'exit' from our life. Maintain as much distance as possible, or, simply do not have this person in your life, the latter being the best way to go.
Life sucking 'Energy Vampires' can only cause you harm or destruction if you let them. You have a choice! No one can harm you without your consent or participation. So, do not engage with 'life sucking' individuals, and do not give in to their harmful, destructive and poisonous motions.
Your actions are a choice. It's your life, and you absolutely deserve to live it in an empowering, active and healthy way, so respond in a positive manner that will help you move away from toxic people and accomplish a life you want to be living, with the people you want to be living it with. 'Energy Vampires', can only 'Suck the life out of you' - if you let them. So don't let them, that's in your control.
Behaviours & traits of 'Energy Vampires' (aka toxic people):
Are soooo DRAMATIC, they are needy and controlling
Don't love and respect you, it's all about them
They are not supportive, and always say no or put you down
Think they are better than you (as if!)
Are judgemental, yet fail to talk about their own mistakes or wrongs and imperfections
Won't own their feelings and will project these onto you, making you feel like it's your fault
Never apologize or take responsibility for their actions
Are very selfish and self-absorbed, and only care about themselves
Don't listen, or value your opinion
Are manipulative and dishonest
Do not bring out the best in you
Will speak in a toxic tone, exaggerate conversation and have no boundaries
Do not have good intentions
Do not celebrate or share your joy with you.
The ANH&F Team
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