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Am I An Emotional Vampire? How Do I Know?
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Judith Orloff
Judith Orloff, M.D. is a psychiatrist and author of a number of books, including Positive Energy and "Second Sight." She is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA, and also leads workshops on intuition, energy, and medicine.  
By Judith Orloff
Published on 01/24/2009
 
We’ve all got a smidgeon of vampire in us, especially when we’re stressed. So, cut yourself a break. It’s admirable to admit, “I think I’m emotionally draining people. What can I do?” Can’t be free without such honesty. Then you can change.