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Hi Lizzie,
A psychic vampire is someone who for some reason just "sucks the life" out of those around them, especially people who are sensitive. Some of these individuals are aware of the effect they have on people, some are not. Being around them can cause nervousness, fatigue, etc... They can even appear to be seemingly chirpy "people persons", but when you scratch beneath the surface they are very negative people. In many cases, they almost seem to gain strength by the effect they have on others, almost "feeding" from them.
I generally try to avoid this type of person whenever possible. In some work situations, it is almost impossible. I had one on my last teaching job, the lady was actually my aide. In my situation, I was able to "generously loan" her to the front office frequently. Others may be able to give you more spiritually oriented advice on protecting yourself from such individuals, but the solution I've always found most effective is to stay the heck away from them!![[Sigh]](graemlins/ohwell.gif)
A psychic vampire is someone who for some reason just "sucks the life" out of those around them, especially people who are sensitive. Some of these individuals are aware of the effect they have on people, some are not. Being around them can cause nervousness, fatigue, etc... They can even appear to be seemingly chirpy "people persons", but when you scratch beneath the surface they are very negative people. In many cases, they almost seem to gain strength by the effect they have on others, almost "feeding" from them.
I generally try to avoid this type of person whenever possible. In some work situations, it is almost impossible. I had one on my last teaching job, the lady was actually my aide. In my situation, I was able to "generously loan" her to the front office frequently. Others may be able to give you more spiritually oriented advice on protecting yourself from such individuals, but the solution I've always found most effective is to stay the heck away from them!
I agree, avoid these types of people whenever possible. Visualizations of spinning shields, in front of and behind the chakras (esp the solar plexus and base chakra) is one way that it is believed that we can protect ourselves, as can a visualization of a sphere of white light around us. It is often recommended that one should ground and center...meaning to connect to the earth (reality) and become at one with the center of one's own energies, finding that peaceful, knowing, stillness inside of yourself. It has beeen said that to carry a piece of flourite in one's pocket, purse etc can also be helpful.
In my experience, a nice hot bath in sea salt followed by smudging myself with sage is required as soon as possible after running into these "psychic vampires".I sometimes visualize a energy cord from that person to myself and then I cut it with a pair of black handled scissors, as a way to confirm to my unconscious self that I have broken ties with this person and they no longer have access to my energy.
The best advise I can give concerning energy vampires it to avoid anyone who puts you down, is overly critical, minimizes your truths in any way, or treats you in any way that you do not like, etc. If you feel like they have "sucked the life out of you" that is probably exactly what they were doing. Knowingly or not.
Ravenheart
In my experience, a nice hot bath in sea salt followed by smudging myself with sage is required as soon as possible after running into these "psychic vampires".I sometimes visualize a energy cord from that person to myself and then I cut it with a pair of black handled scissors, as a way to confirm to my unconscious self that I have broken ties with this person and they no longer have access to my energy.
The best advise I can give concerning energy vampires it to avoid anyone who puts you down, is overly critical, minimizes your truths in any way, or treats you in any way that you do not like, etc. If you feel like they have "sucked the life out of you" that is probably exactly what they were doing. Knowingly or not.
Ravenheart