I think it's quite possible the term was used metaphorically, for people who do nothing but drag you down and waste your vital energy, leaving you drained and depressed.
It's possible there are a sort of "psychic" vampire, who actually exist.
Actually, people with narcissistic personality disorder are very much that. For example there are many women who are preyed upon by male NPDs and by sociopaths. Both types delight in crushing spirits and abusing psyches, which makes them feel good.
I've always considered fantasy vampires as a metaphor for the Elite.
I think it's quite possible the term was used metaphorically, for people who do nothing but drag you down and waste your vital energy, leaving you drained and depressed.
It's possible there are a sort of "psychic" vampire, who actually exist.
Actually, people with narcissistic personality disorder are very much that. For example there are many women who are preyed upon by male NPDs and by sociopaths. Both types delight in crushing spirits and abusing psyches, which makes them feel good.