Highly sensitive people - or empaths - see life through the eyes of compassion and caring. As a result, they carry a tremendous amount of inner light. But they're also the favoured prey of 'vampires' who feed off empaths' energy and disrupt their lives on every level. In Dodging Energy Vampires, Christiane Northrup, M.D., draws on the latest research in this exciting new field, along with stories from her global community and her own life, to explore the phenomenon of energy vampires and show us how we can spot them, dodge their tactics and take back our own energy. You'll delve into the dynamics of vampire-empath relationships and discover how vampires use others' energy to fuel their own dysfunctional lives. Once you recognise the patterns of behaviour that mark these relationships, you'll be empowered to identify the vampires in your life too. In these pages, Dr Northrup opens up a toolbox full of techniques you can use to leave these harmful relationships behind; heal from the darkness they've cast over you, and let your own light shine.