Emotional Vampires (Are U one?)

We know them, they are the faces that intrigue us with their charm, their excitement, and their drama!
Then the charm, excitement, and minimal drama DRAINS YOU! No, not of your blood, but of your energy, your emotions, and at times, your sanity!
What ponders me, is how their problems consume your life, and become your problems! I have a life, but with my emotional vampire, does my life matter?
According to research, these vampires come in many of forms. One ultimate way of determining one, is if you leave that person and feel mentally,and emotionally drained. These vampires often take up much of your time, and when that time is up, and you realize that you could have spent it doing something for yourself, or spending time with your kids (Who deserve, need, and love your attention), pet, spouse, or just alone time? It is to late, and guilt now becomes another negative to this relationship. However, your vampire feels no guilt, s/he feels relief, and carefree, while you are focusing on such a troubled life, which is not even your own!
Here are the types of Vampires: (As noted by Psych Central web)
Vampire 1: The Narcissist.
This vampire is grandiose, self-important, attention hogging, and hungry for admiration. She is often charming and intelligent–until her guru status is threatened.
Self-defense tips: Enjoy her good qualities, but keep your expectations realistic. Because her motto is “me-first,” getting angry or stating your needs won’t phase her. To get her cooperation, show how your request satisfies her self-interest.
Vampire 2: The Victim. 
This vampire thinks the world is against him, and demands that others rescue him.
Self-defense tips: Don’t be his therapist, and don’t tell him to buck up. Limit your interactions, and don’t get involved in his self-pity.
Vampire 3: The Controller.
This vampire has an opinion about everything, thinks he knows what’s best for you, has a rigid sense of right and wrong, and needs to dominate.
Self-defense tips: Speak up and be confident. Don’t get caught up in bickering over the small stuff. Assert your needs, and then agree to disagree.
Vampire 4: The Criticizer.
This vampire feels qualified to judge you, belittle you, and bolster her own ego by making you feel small and ashamed.
Self-defense tips: Don’t take what she says personally. Address a misplaced criticism directly. Don’t get defensive. Express appreciation for what’s useful. Bounce back with a massive dose of loving-kindness.
Vampire 5: The Splitter.
This vampire may treat you like his BFF one day, and then mercilessly attack you the next day when he feels wronged. He is often a threatening rageaholic who revels in keeping others on an emotional rollercoaster.

So let's face it, we all know one, maybe two. Guess what? I am sure we are one!! Which one are you and why? Leave a comment.