Editorial context: spiritual experience and symbolism. This article uses “energy” as a metaphor for the impact of an interaction. Personal experiences and spiritual explanations are distinguished from clinical evidence.
A conversation may leave you tired, tense or unsettled. You may describe that as being sensitive to someone’s energy. Your experience deserves attention, but it does not establish an invisible field or a transfer of life force.
For further reading on acknowledging difficult feelings and treating yourself with kindness, you can read ** Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff as a companion to this attention to your own experience. These book links are affiliate links: a purchase may earn us a small commission, at no extra cost to you.
Describe the interaction
What was said? Was there pressure, criticism or a threat? How did you feel afterwards? Concrete observations can help you decide what support you need. A feeling alone does not diagnose narcissism or reveal another person’s hidden intentions.
To reflect on your needs, habits and everyday choices, you can read ** How to Do the Work by Nicole LePera (English edition) as additional personal reflection.
The video below connects with the experience of feeling highly sensitive to other people. Compare its language with the distinction in this article between metaphor, observable reactions and evidence. Which boundary or practical form of support would be useful in your situation?
No responsibility for another person’s abuse
Your thoughts, fear or spiritual “frequency” do not make you responsible for abuse. Thinking about someone does not give them permission to contact you. You do not need to become more positive to deserve protection.
For general background on distressing experiences, emotions and bodily responses, you can read ** The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk as additional reading.
Self-care and safety
Rest, a comfortable activity or contact with someone you trust may be useful. Meditation or visualisation is optional. It is not a guarantee of safety, and clearer communication cannot resolve every unsafe conflict.
If a practice increases distress, stop. Persistent symptoms, severe fear or problems with daily functioning are reasons to seek appropriate healthcare. A spiritual coach or promotional video does not automatically provide a clinically validated treatment.
For an overview of recovery, read our guide to trauma recovery and our guide to healthy spirituality after trauma (in Dutch). These are different editorial contexts: spiritual meaning does not replace evidence for healthcare.
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