Surrounded by Vampires Or, How to Slay the Time, Energy and Soul Suckers in Your Life

In Surrounded by Vampires, Thomas Erikson builds upon his previous work, Surrounded by Idiots, to explore the concept of "energy vampires"—individuals who drain your time, energy, and emotional well-being. Using the DISC behavioral model, Erikson identifies four types of energy vampires:​

• Time Vampires: Those who waste your time with trivial matters.
• Energy Vampires: Individuals who leave you feeling emotionally drained.
• Attention Vampires: People who demand constant attention and validation.
• Habit Vampires: Behaviors or routines that deplete your energy.​

The book offers strategies for recognizing these vampires in your life and provides practical advice on how to protect yourself from their draining effects. Erikson emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, setting boundaries, and maintaining personal well-being to navigate and mitigate the influence of energy vampires .​