Do you have a victim mentality?

Everyone is the victim of something. But not everyone chooses to behave with a victim mentality.

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I think when we each experience extremely painful events, we all experience the feeling of being a victim or victimized. This is fairly common. What shouldn't happen is allowing that to become your persona, which unfortunately seems to happen often for some.

CheerfullyCurious · 46-50, F

@Peaceful everyone Suffer at some point in life but it is sad that some people fabricate victimhood to cope or seek attention or to manipulate other people. I do have compassion because it is not something they can help themselves with.

Peaceful · F

@CheerfullyCurious do they fabricate it though? Or is that how they've experienced things and choose to manipulate to protect themselves?

CheerfullyCurious · 46-50, F

@Peaceful it can be both i would say. Depends on the circumstances. I dont think it is always a conscious choice but it could be.

Peaceful · F

@CheerfullyCurious I have yet to find that in my experiences with people barring the occasional sociopath. ✌🏼️

CheerfullyCurious · 46-50, F

@Peaceful i have experienced it with a couple of people. Once again i dont think it is intentionally. It is definitely an issue that requires attention from a professional.