Energy Drainers. Who in Your Circle Takes Your Strength

Sometimes, after communicating with certain people, you feel tired, sad, and apathetic. Although it seems like it was just an insignificant conversation with a colleague, a phone call to a relative, or texting with a friend—actually, unpleasant sensations don’t appear out of nowhere. Our body reacts sensitively to a violation of boundaries.

Tatiana Poritskaya, author of the book “Energy Thieves,” suggests looking at the types of people who can drain our strength. You’re sure to have encountered each of them. In this edition, the author explains how to recognize a person who will take your energy, and how to protect yourself from that influence. You’ll also learn what to do if you realize that you, too, can behave in a toxic way.

“I consider it my task to open the eyes of those caught in the trap of toxic relationships. I want to convince these people that they have a lot of strength and creative energy that should be used for their own good and shared with other people who are positive,” Tatiana Poritskaya writes.