Why Does Toxic Energy Pull Us In?

Ever spent time with someone who’s under stress, angry, or emotionally overwhelmed—and suddenly, you feel drained too? Or maybe you’ve found yourself locked in a cycle of negativity, even when you swore you wouldn’t go there?

It happens to all of us. But why?

1. Energy is Contagious (Even When We Don’t Want It to Be)

Emotions are like frequencies—we naturally sync up with the energy around us. This is why:

• A stressed-out person can make a whole room feel tense.

• An argument you overhear can suddenly put you on edge.

• A draining conversation can leave you exhausted—hours after it ends.

Without realizing it, we absorb the energy we engage with.

2. Are You Caught in Their Energy—Or Your Own?

Toxic energy doesn’t just come from others. Sometimes, we get addicted to the role we play in it.

• The Fixer: Feels responsible for lifting people up.

• The Defender: Feels the need to prove, argue, or be “right.”

• The Absorber: Soaks in other people’s stress like a sponge.

Which one do you relate to? Recognizing your pattern is the first step to breaking free.

3. How to Break the Pull of Toxic Energy

✅ Pause Before Engaging – Ask: Is this my energy or theirs?
✅ Be a Mirror, Not a Sponge – You can witness toxic energy without absorbing it.
✅ Shift the Frequency – Move, breathe, or change the conversation to disrupt the cycle.