Negative people are like human vacuum holes which suddenly come out of nowhere and just suck the life out of you. You try to stay positive and remain strong but their negativity ends up just completely draining you, you feel exhausted, and you may also start to feel depressed. So what can you do? One of the first things to be aware of who are the negative people in your life? This may not be as easy as you first think. Here's some of the signs to look for: - you experience a sense of being demeaned, constricted or attacked. - you intuitively feel unsafe, tense or on guard. - you sense prickly, off-putting vibes. You can't wait to get away from them. - your energy starts to fizzle. You may feel beleaguered or ill." She also refers to them by the following names you might recognize: the sob sister, the blamer, the drama queen, the constant talker or joke teller, and the fixer-upper (requires endless help). Also, pay attention to what the person talks ab