What it sounds like to me that I'm hearing here is that the important aspect of all the conversations is to get into a good place in your own life. Whether that is through chakra manipulation, crystals, faith, or the power of love through your family. Whatever means works best for you and your belief system, what is important is that you remove the bad, and focus on the good and the light. That's always the best way to bring yourself into a positive place, and ward off anything that would take that away from you.

I have mentioned it several times, but I am reading a book called "Practical Protection Magick" by Ellen Dugan. I have found it indespensible as my abilites have grown....

The first ability I noticed in myself is that I am strongly empathic. I take on the emotion and more and more recently the physical pain of those close to me....

Reading this book and using its techniques has helped me a great deal. It also has good information on such things as psychic vampires and other things that can drain your energy....

Good cleansing after work like you do is essential.

My new email that I just set up is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . I am giving it out only as a personal email for those who seem to need my help in various areas. I don't claim to be an expert by any means, but I have done a lot of research into metaphysical and psychological things. please email me so that I can give you some simple cleansing techniques that I have used myself and find to be very helpful.....

Kimberly, thanks for that book suggestion, I will definitely look into it.

I agree wholeheartedly with Tresses of Nephthys. I use what I call "the blink phenomenon," allowing a 3-5 second window to open to get a handle on another individual. That way, I do not allowe myself to become overwhelmed by the Energy Vampires among us.

I agree that this does not exactly fit the description of a psychic vampire. However, an interesting point has been brought up regarding chakras. I would highly recommend looking into this further. From my experience, knowing and utilizing them are very helpful.