According to Psychology Today, these are emotional vampires, and they're feeding off your energy, empathy, and emotional labor without giving anything back. It's time to stop tiptoeing around their ...

These individuals, often referred to as “energy vampires,” can leave you feeling exhausted, emotionally depleted, and anxious. Recognizing toxic dynamics and learning to protect your energy is ...

Whatever the scenario, if you’re dealing with an emotional vampire, there are things you can do to manage the situation and protect your energy. “If you can avoid this person, that’s my ...

No matter how much you try to help, it's never enough for an energy vampire, Patel said. "Empaths have a greater need to protect their energy than the average person and can easily get sucked in ...

A key tactic is addressing "energy vampires" -- the devices and appliances that draw electricity even when they're switched off. Items like TVs, computers, printers, coffee makers and even ...