‘Real vampires’ sincerely think they must feed on others to outlive. Should a therapist relate a vampire their self-identity is deceptive? It’s not so obvious“Real vampires” are people who think they must feed on the energies of others,either physically or psychically, for their own wellbeing. Feeding takes a variety of forms. Some will drink blood from consenting human donors, and others will rely on physical contact. For some,being in a crowded room is enough to recharge their batteries.
What happens when a “real vampire” needs to gain counselling, or go to a social worker? A recent study explores the barriers vampires must overcome when they come into contact with members of the “helping professions” – psychology, and social work and so on.
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Source: theguardian.com