Energy Vampire

I seen a documentary on the history of Vampires. Since I’m a history buff I figured it was a good source of research for a book on vampires I’ve been writing.
As Fate would have it, at the end of this documentary they started talking about vampires in modern times. Then one of the experts claimed to be an “Energy” or “Psychic” Vampire. The way she talked and the things she said made me start to think back to my junior year in high school when a friend of mine who was heavy into Goth, I myself being an in the closet Goth, told me that I am one of these “Energy” Vampires. I was told that I was a dangerous kind because I did not know when I was feeding off of others. Remembering this caused me to start doing some research.
The definition of an “Energy” or “Psychic” Vampire is someone who has the ability to feed off the “LIFE FORCE” often called the energy or vitality of another human being. This means that just by being near you I am able to “feed” off of your energy causing you to feel drained. Some people, by their very presence, seem to drain the energy of those around them. Often times the victim becomes aggressive and lashes out at the “Vampire,” not really knowing why.
Most “Energy” Vampires are normal everyday people, however, they are classified as unhappy and do their damage by telepathically draining their victim’s energy source. A mere separation from the vampire will bring about a positive change in the victim. Those that are aware of what they are doing seek out large crowds, a buffet of energy if you will.
Then you have those, like me apparently, who do not know what they can do or how to control it. They do not like these large crowds and are always looking for a way out. They feel very uncomfortable but have never been able to explain why.
As I researched this even further I found that these Vampires have lived past lives and there are five different types of “Energy” Vampires. That’s right, FIVE, and I find myself fitting into more than one category, which in itself is interesting.
The first type is the “Paranoid” type. Betrayal is the main issue with this vampire. Their past lives have been surrounded by warrior like behavior, self sacrifice, and abandonment. They feel there are enemies out to get them everywhere and they are still fighting a battle that ended long ago.
Aggression seems to be the most common response to the world around them. Since they are warriors “Paranoids” often pick fights with their victims. They fight to win because to lose is to admit they are a bad person. “Paranoids” seem to want you to agree with their view of the world, no matter how distorted it may seem. Really though, they want you to argue with them. Anger is a prime choice of energy and will feed the “Paranoid” very well.
More times than not a “Paranoid” can not trust others easily. They are seductive, able to talk their way in and out of places. They seem to be incapable of long term relationships, expecting others to betray them. Initiating a preemptive strike, most “Paranoids” will assist in setting up others for the betrayal.
The second type is an “Ethereal” Vampire. Existential terror is what drives this Vampire. In their past lives they may have been tortured to death for their beliefs in the metaphysical or they feel tortured in their present life for those same beliefs. Their only escape is to detach the mind from the body, having an out of body feeling.
Having to deal with pain in the physical world they prefer to spend their time in the spiritual realm. Because they feel they do not belong in this world they are often aggressive. They are weak due to the lack of being able to feed.
The next type is the “Insecure” type. The problem with these guys is nurturing, or the lack there of. In their past lives they did not have enough food or love to sustain them. They have been abandoned in their present life, triggering their need to feed.
Often times they feel that others are feeding on them so they must feed to compensate and survive. They do this by drawing you into long boring conversations, speaking just above a whisper so you have to strain to hear them. They are often compulsive, overweight, and addicted to all sorts of things.
“Insecure” Vampires portray themselves as helpless, not worthy of an attention, and they can never satisfy their need to feed. All they do is take, take, take.
The “Passive Aggressive” Vampire has experienced being controlled or trapped in past lives. They are not allowed to express themselves freely. They may have been slaves, prisoners, or tortured because of their religious beliefs. They want freedom but fear it.
Often times these vampires create an internal world of unclear fantasies and ideas. Fear is the center of their world. They will project loneliness, depression, and resentment onto anyone they meet. While they may ask for your advice they do not accept it. You are wrong and there is no correct answer.
Lastly is the “Robot” type. These vampires look for authenticity while denying their true self. During their past and present life they have to keep up a certain appearance that is not their own, striving to be perfect in the eyes of others. Most likely they are in charge of important things. They have no life of their own so they have to feed off others in order to survive.
Pretty interesting stuff huh? There is a lot of material on the subject but then again, I could just be yanking your chain as to wither or not I am an “Energy” Vampire.

Max M. Power