Energy Vampires Really Do Exist

What are energy vampires, and how can they mess with us? Read on.

Energy Vampires – Do They Exist?

We’ve all met them; the people who seem to drain your energy just by walking into the room.

Whether intentional or not, I believe some people engage in vampiric energy behavior. Some do it unconsciously, while others do it quite consciously. Either way, yes — I believe energy vampires are real.

My First Real-Life Encounter with an Energy Vampire

My first truly conscious encounter with an energy vampire was completely unexpected and unmistakably physical.

I was at a training retreat with one of my mentors. We were deep in a series of exercises exploring body language and how we “move through the world.”

During one session, my mentor began working with a particular participant and used the term “vampire-like behavior” several times. Finally, after a frustrating exchange, he suddenly shouted:

“Dammit, stop that vampire-like behavior when I’m trying to teach you something!”

I had no idea what he meant, at least not yet.

A Surprising (and Physical) Lesson

Later that day, it was my turn to do the same exercise with the mentor. Everything went smoothly, and afterward we broke for refreshments outside in the sunshine. It was a peaceful, wooded setting, the perfect break after an intense session.

As I chatted with another participant, the same person who’d been called out earlier walked up and stood to my left side. Within seconds, I felt pressure on the left half of my body, followed by a strange, unmistakable sensation — as if two “tubes” or “teeth” were being inserted into my side.

It was so vivid that it felt completely physical, even though he wasn’t touching me.

At that exact moment, he asked:

“How did you manage to do that exercise correctly, Sarah?”

I froze. My intuition went on full alert. Then, just as I started to feel what can only be described as a sucking sensation, instinct took over.

In my head, I said — very firmly —

“F*** off!”

Instantly, the pressure lifted. The “connection” broke, and he casually drifted away to another group.

Crude? Maybe. Effective? Absolutely.

What I Learned About Energy Boundaries

Looking back, I think that inner outburst was my energy field reasserting its boundaries fast.

There’s a lot of talk in spiritual circles about “shielding” yourself from negative energy. In my case, my response wasn’t polished or practiced; it was instinctive. My energy knew I was being breached, and it pushed back hard.

Later, when I told my mentor (with wide eyes, I’m sure), he chuckled and said I’d just reached a new level of awareness and sensitivity, and that I should find ways to honor it rather than fear it.

Interesting to note, after that experience, I couldn’t eat chicken for about six months. It sounds odd, but something in me had shifted. My energy, and even my body, had been affected.

How to Handle Energy Vampires

If you ever start to feel overwhelmed, heavy, or “off” after interacting with someone, it might be an energetic drain. Here are a few ways to restore balance:

1. Re-establish your boundaries.

Use your voice, your presence, or even silent intention to reclaim your space. Sometimes, just thinking “No, this isn’t mine” or “Step back” can work instantly.

2. Ask yourself what’s being taken.

Energy vampires often “feed” on something specific — admiration, attention, calm, or, in my case, knowledge. This person was trying to absorb understanding from me rather than developing it through their own experience. Once you recognize what’s being drained, it’s easier to stop the leakage.

(And for the record, “learning by osmosis” only works with consent — like in a healthy mentoring relationship.)

3. Step away and clear your energy.

Sometimes you may need to physically remove yourself. Take a few moments to reset. Go outside, breathe deeply, or do whatever helps you re-center. If you still feel slimy or heavy afterward, some energy clearing might help.

What If You’re the One Doing the Draining?

It’s always possible, and it’s okay.

Try not to judge yourself. I suspect most of us, at one point or another, have unconsciously “fed” on someone else’s energy, perhaps admiring them so deeply that we tried to feel our way into being like them.

Awareness is the key. Once you recognize the pattern, you can shift it by filling your own tank instead of borrowing from someone else’s.

Final Thoughts

Energy vampires do exist, but not as mythical creatures. They’re just people operating from depletion, need, or unconscious habit.

When you learn to sense your own energetic boundaries and honor your body’s signals, you’ll recognize the difference between your energy and someone else’s — and reclaim your power in an instant.

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