I have no diagnosed mental issues (lol)...now that I've cleared that up for the wiseguys, here's my question. Why is it that some persons can get around different people, and feel their energy, be it positive or negative? I almost want to run from an acquaintance of mine when I see her coming because she seems to literally suck energy out of me, I can literally feel it being drained as she yaks about how bad her life sucks. Her kids have a similar effect on me. They are both hyperactive, she demands no respect out of them. I feel empathy for them, yet they drain the life out of me, just being around them!! I need to pray and nap after they leave to "recharge". Does anyone have any similar experiences? What is this called? It's only certain people, not everyone.
2006-06-15 06:44:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is called DISCERNMENT! It is a God given gift!
2006-06-15 06:47:55 · answer #1 · answered by Proud MOM 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You are 100% accurate in your description of "drain the life out of me". There are many people out there that have this ability, it is a negative personality type and one that is better avoided. Have you ever heard the saying "misery loves company" well think about it, your friend is telling you her bad luck stories and wanting you to feel as "miserable" as she. There comes a time when you have done all that you can do with this person and for your own sake you make have to "break-up" the friend ship with her. I have had to make this decision and it is not easy however, in the long run, I got my energy back because I was no longer using it up on her!!
Good luck and take care!
2006-06-15 06:51:37 · answer #2 · answered by Ang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I experience the same thing. The way I understand it is that people with good energy allow their energy to flow freely back and forth, sort of like taking and replenishing at the same time. People with bad energy can only replenish by sucking the energy out of other people...and does exhaust you when you've allowed that to happen. I'm not sure how you can stop it other than to avoid the energy suckers. I had a boss like that once, and it was horrible walking around all day having no positive energy to share with people.
2006-06-15 06:50:08 · answer #3 · answered by kathy059 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what is called but I know exactly what your talking about. I have a few friends like this where I feel like I'm consistantly being uplifting and cheerful and they just complain and have horrid personalities. I guess thats life there are happy people and everyone else!
2006-06-15 06:50:34 · answer #4 · answered by Millie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's being perseptive. I feel like that around my aunt. Don't even like talking to her on the phone...
If nothing else it comes down to karma. If you put out negative things you attract negative things etc.
2006-06-15 06:47:26 · answer #5 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she's wants your attention. There are many people i know who will do anything to gain attention. She maybe suffering from attention deficit disorder which is a psychological disorder.
2006-06-15 06:50:55 · answer #6 · answered by ♪♫Arezou♫♪ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol...don't pay any attention to them. i get the same kinda vibe from people. they don't even have to say a word and i alreasy this possitive or negative vibe. i have ADD so i always figured that wuz y, but i really don't know.
2006-06-15 06:48:50 · answer #7 · answered by zoooooom!!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are certainly people of diverse personalities. We all have our strong and weak points. What is important is for us to allow Christ to love them through us.
http://www.biblebelievers.com/SimpleSalvation.html
2006-06-15 06:54:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psychic vampires.
2006-06-15 06:57:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called lets make my life seem so bad ppl feel sorry for me and i get all the attention...aka..selfish aholism..just my opinion. i know ppl like that..i avoid them like the plague
2006-06-15 06:47:23 · answer #10 · answered by luvmadukes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋