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Coping with draining people, needy, negative peeps that want to sap your energy. How to not get worn out, drained and depressed around some people in your life.
A key question is: is it a temporary state because of circumstances or are they pretty much always like that- their overall energy/personality?
You have to decide by listening to your own needs as to what you can tolerate and still stay healthy yourself.
Are they taking steps to get help- are they open to advice or especially if you listen first and then offer advice.