Written by Chris Josh
Beware of the person who always has bad news to share. I’m not talking about the occasional instances. I’m talking about people who do this chronically.
They’ll tell you all the bad news that’s happening everywhere in the world. Things that are irrelevant to you and them.
Why do they do this? Chances are, they know you’re a caring person and they enjoy watching you give them an emotional reaction.
It’s sort of like a game to them. They think it’s funny to manipulate you and see you waste your time and energy on their non-sense.
Once again, I’m talking about someone with constant and excessive bad news. They’ll tell you all the drama that’s happening with their siblings, their friends, and even people in countries you never heard of.
What should you do? You really have only two options here. 1) let them know not to constantly bombard you with bad news. That it’s ok if they tell you something that happened to them or their loved ones as long as it’s not constant and excessive. 2) cut them off.
When should you cut them off? When you’ve deduced that they are maliciously and intentionally trying to steal your energy and/or drain your energy.
If you always find yourself drained after interacting with the toxic person and, on the flip side, they end up feeling more energetic, upbeat and in a good mood; then it’s safe to say this person is not good for you.
Do you have someone like this in your life?
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the bells are ringing, and I,m know fireman
The other day I was looking up “ why do I feel so drained from someone even if nothing is happening” and then today I see this email.. it explained everything perfectly. I usually only watch and repost uplifting videos and a particular individual kept sending me videos on WhatsApp of just horrible things happening in Africa. I started feeling depression, anxiety and then flu symptoms aches, headache, extreme fatigue and a cyst to the point where I had to cancel visiting them and siblings for thanksgiving. Can’t thank you enjoy Chris Josh for sharing your gift of being the messenger.
I have had so many toxic people in my life,im a young at heart 72 year old and im getting my life back,got more energy im an empath Theres a lady in my circle who is obsessed with funerals and negativetalk i just go out the roomif it gets too much You are a great help to me Chris thankyou
Well put, I feel the same way but had not had heard it described in such a way. I cut them off or simply ignore the conversation all together. I simply steer away and jump into another topic and do not acknowledge it, period,
Ty Chris. I always enjoy your talks and now also your updated.
You a true inspiration. God Bless you. And may you continue to Shine 🙏🙏🙏