Understanding Energy Attacks: Awareness, Illusion, and Recovery

It has been some time since my last article, and there is a certain irony in writing this one following yet another energy attack. While such experiences are not uncommon in this line of work, my past encounters allowed me to recognize this one early—before it completely took hold.

Energy attacks often arrive quietly, slipping in when we least expect them. In many ways, they are as common as a cold, though their intensity can vary dramatically. Unfortunately, the attacks we tend to notice are usually the ones that knock us completely off balance, leaving us physically, mentally, and emotionally drained.

I’ve experienced my share of these attacks, and I’ve witnessed many of my clients move through them as well. The reason I feel compelled to write about this now is that my most recent experience—one I am still actively recovering from—brought with it a deeper level of clarity. Certain patterns became unmistakably clear, and I believe sharing these insights may help others recognize and navigate similar experiences.

Energy attacks typically target our most vulnerable points—the places where self-doubt, fear, or unresolved emotions already exist. Their purpose is not just to drain energy, but to create confusion. When confusion takes hold, it becomes difficult to recognize that the thoughts, emotions, and sensations you’re experiencing may not even be your own.

This is how the attack maintains its grip. You can become trapped in a repetitive loop of fear, insecurity, and anxiety, slowly exhausting yourself both mentally and physically. Over time, this can lead to the belief that something is deeply wrong with you. And the more you believe that narrative, the harder it becomes to access the clarity needed to clear the energy itself.

One of the most important realizations I had during this recovery process is that energy attacks operate largely through illusion. Much like the game of snakes and ladders, you may feel as though you’ve reached a place of stability, strength, or growth—only to suddenly feel pulled all the way back to the beginning. With energy attacks, however, you are not truly back at the bottom. You are simply made to believe that you are. Once the fog lifts, it becomes painfully clear how subtly you were manipulated into doubting your progress, your strength, and your awareness.

Practices to Clear and Restore Your Energy

Alongside the tapping technique I shared in a previous article, here are several practices that can support you in clearing negative or intrusive energies:

1. Affirm that the energy is not yours.
   Consciously reminding yourself that this energy does not belong to you creates immediate psychological and energetic distance, making release feel safer and more accessible.

2. Use salt water baths intentionally.
   As you bathe, hold the intention that all energies not aligned with your highest good are gently washed away and neutralized.

3. Work with the violet flame.
   Call upon the angels of the violet flame and visualize this powerful energy surrounding and cleansing you, transmuting all negative or intrusive influences.

4. Utilize Reiki when available.
   Reiki is an effective and gentle modality for restoring energetic balance. If you practice Reiki or know a trusted practitioner, allow this healing energy to support your recovery.

5. Seek support without hesitation.
   Even with awareness and experience, energy attacks can leave you feeling vulnerable. Reaching out to a healer or practitioner you trust can provide grounding, clarity, and additional protection along with all the support you need for the clearing. 

6. Practice patience during recovery.
   Healing may not always be immediate. Depending on the intensity of the energy attack, it may take weeks or even months for your energy to fully stabilize. Patience and resilience play a vital role in long-term recovery.

7. Make energetic cleansing a consistent practice.
   Regular energy hygiene is not optional—it is essential. Making cleansing rituals part of your routine strengthens resilience and reduces the impact of future attacks.
   

How to use it as an opportunity

This may sound strange but since an energy attack focuses on your vulnerabilities, you can use that to your advantage by becoming aware of all the energies in you that do not feel good and focus on releasing it. The energies come to surface without you having to dig around for them.

I learned a lot of valuable lessons too, when I was working on healing myself. 

So maybe something good can come out of it after all. 

Energy awareness is not about fear—it is about empowerment.
The more aware you become, the less power these experiences have over you.

Be safe.
Be aware.