Results: Energy Vampires

Judith Orloff, M.D., author, medical intuitive, university professor, and psychiatrist, speaks of Energy Vampires in her book "Postive Energy..." Have you heard of energy vampires?

•Vampire 1: The Sob Sister - this is the most common type of energy stealer. "Every time you talk to her she's whining. She adores a captive audience. She's the coworker with the "poor me" attitude who's more interested in complaining than solutions, " Dr. Orloff explains. Have you experienced this type?

•Vampire 2: The Drama Queen - this vampire has a flair for exaggerating small incidents into off-the-chart dramas. Know someone like this?

•Vampire 3: The Constant Talker or Joke Teller - "He has no interest in your feelings; he's only concerned with himself. Initially, he might seem entertaining, but when the talking doesn't stop, you begin to get tired. You wait for an opening to get a word in edgewise but it never comes. Or he might physically move in so close he's practically breathing on you. You edge backwards, but without missing a beat, he steps closer again," Dr. Orloff says. Experienced this one?

•Vampire 4: The Blamer - this is the kind of person who has a sneaky way of making you feel guilty or lacking for not getting things just right. Is this one in your family?

•Vampire 5: Go For The Jugular Fiend - this is a person who is vindictive and cuts you down with no consideration for your feelings. Have you ever encountered this one?