I've been reflecting on some unconscious patterns that can show up in relationships, especially around energy dynamics, and I wanted to share my thoughts with you. Sometimes, without realizing it, we might take on each other's energy or emotions in ways that drain us, or we close off when things feel overwhelming. I know I’ve experienced moments where I’ve taken on too much or shut down energetically, and I’ve noticed how these dynamics can impact how we connect.
There are also times when shifts in energy—whether it’s mine or yours—cause one of us to pull back or shut down. I’ve learned how important it is to recognize these patterns and work on setting clear energetic boundaries to keep both of us from feeling depleted. While it’s not always easy to catch in the moment, bringing awareness to it is a huge first step toward healing and deepening our connection.
I’ve also noticed that some relationships tend to involve narcissistic patterns, like emotional withdrawal or inconsistent engagement, which can leave one person feeling unsupported or confused. I want to make sure that in our connection, we’re both giving and receiving equally, supporting each other in a healthy, balanced way. With that addressing any self sabotage or narcissistic behaviors by bringing presence to them feels important to shed light upon so we can dissolve these patterns by deepening our self awareness with compassion through our reflections.
Prolonged symptoms and the feeling of being drained are common in intense energetic interactions, especially when they haven’t been fully processed or resolved.
1. Energetic Imbalance and Drainage
If there’s a strong, unresolved energetic exchange between us, it could create an ongoing imbalance. This imbalance can lead to energy depletion, particularly if our energetic connection is still "active" and hasn’t been fully cleared or grounded. The tug I feel in my solar plexus may be a sign that this dynamic is still affecting me, draining my energy as my system processes it.
2. Empathic Absorption of Energy
Since I’m highly empathic, I may have been absorbing your energy, especially if you’ve been going through something intense. If you’re struggling with personal boundaries or emotional issues, I might unconsciously be taking on some of that energy, which can lead to prolonged drain on my own system. As we know empaths often experience others' emotions and energies as their own, which could explain the intensity and duration of my symptoms.
3. Energetic Cords or Attachments
Energetic cords can carry emotional and energetic information between individuals. We clearly have an energetic cord connected at our solar plexus and heart chakra, which could explain why I’ve felt this dynamic continuously drawing energy from me, causing exhaustion over time. If this attachment isn’t released or balanced, its effects can linger for days or longer, which is what I’ve been experiencing.
4. Emotional and Energetic Processing
Sometimes, the energetic work that happens in the chakras takes time. I can feel my body has been working overtime to release and transform unprocessed emotions, beliefs, or patterns related to our interactions. This internal work can be exhausting, particularly when deep emotional or energetic clearing is involved. The prolonged symptoms indicate that my system is signaling something significant is being processed.
5. Resistance or Unresolved Dynamics
If there’s resistance in addressing underlying emotional or energetic issues, that resistance can cause energy to stagnate, leading to discomfort. If either of us has been avoiding necessary conversations or isn’t fully aware of what the energy exchange means, the tension might linger until it’s acknowledged and released.
6. Energetic Mismatch or Overwhelm
Sometimes, intense interactions can result from an energetic mismatch between our frequencies. This misalignment can create overwhelm, causing an energetic drain as the body tries to reconcile the different vibrations. If the mismatch isn’t resolved, the symptoms persist because the system is trying to adjust to something that feels off.
7. Chronic Activation of Fight-or-Flight Response
When the solar plexus (linked to personal power and will) is affected, it can trigger the body’s fight-or-flight response. I’ve felt this contraction, and my body has remained in a heightened state of stress or vigilance, causing mental and physical exhaustion. This has pulled me out of the present moment and has made me want to isolate myslef, as my body is occupied with handling the perceived imbalance.
How I’ve Been Addressing These Symptoms:
Cutting Energetic Cords: I’ve been practicing energy clearing and meditation to cut any energetic cords connected to processing energy any energy that may not be mine.
Grounding Practices: I’ve been reconnecting with my own energy through grounding by spending more time in nature and committing to additional mindfulness practices.
Visualization: I’ve been using visualization techniques to clear and strengthen the energy in my solar plexus and heart chakras, helping me regain my energetic stability.
Energetic and Emotional Awareness: Reflecting on unresolved emotions or dynamics that might be causing tension has been helpful. Journaling, talking through things, and exploring techniques for energy healing has allowed me to release some of this energy.
Allowing Rest: I’ve learned to deeply listen to my body’s needs, and have been ensuring I get the proper rest and rejuvenation needed for my energy to realign.
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Energetic Imbalance & Drainage