Concrete Signage An emotional vampire drains your energy

We all hear the term “emotional vampire,” but what does it mean?

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They deplete you physically and emotionally, making self-care and productivity impossible.

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Like black tar, toxic people hold you down. It affects you mentally and physically.

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Feel paralysed. Your heart may race, your palms sweat, and you feel uneasy in your gut or heart.

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You may feel their presence even while you're not there.

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You dwell on their odd words and nasty acts.

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They may exhaust you with their theatrics, drama-making, or outright disregard for your needs and rights.

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