Fighting Victim mentality: Knowing the signs and symptoms of victim mentality.



 I feel like I’m the most depressed person in this world.

I’m really pathetic

Everything seams well for everyone, not me

I need to be saved and my situations need to change

Have you ever thought or maybe said one of these 4 sentences?

Well, you may be struggling with the victim mentality.

What is victim mentality?

According to siloamhospitals.com Victim mentality is a state which a person always perceives themselves as a victim of various situation.

So, how do you know that you  have a victim mentality?

First, you need to answer if you have said or thought about yourself above.

Then, here are 5 signs of a person with a victim mentality according to webmed.com.

·     You blame others the way your life is

·     You have trouble coping with problems in your life

·     You feel bad for yourself and it gives you pleasure

·     Its difficult for you to change

·     You feel attacked when someone tries to give you feedback.

Impact of victim mentality to your life here is the top 3 according to mastercounselling.com.

First, a victim mentality can increase your stress and anxiety. For example, you feel that you’re not good enough or others are way more than you and you feel helpless in your situation. You always blame others for the bad things and look at things negatively.

Second, Victim mentality can limit your personal growth and development. Again the feeling that you’re not good enough can hinder your potential and future development. You’re afraid of new challenges and taking risks that are significant for your growth and development.

Lastly, Your relationship is strained and you begin to isolate yourself. You feel that its all because of others or because of your situation. Then you begin to isolate yourself in order to not face the situation. This may cause many things in your mental health such as a breakup, divorce, or even resignation from your job.

Overcoming victim mentality it's hard you get it now? but it will be harder if you decide not to overcome your victim mentality. This can affect your life, work, or even relationships. So encourage yourself and know that you’re able also to know that you have to face the problem not run away from it or blame others for it. You can start with 5  positive affirmations linked here on my blog. Good luck overcoming victim mentality I know you can do it!

 

Reference:

https://www.siloamhospitals.com/informasi-siloam/artikel/apa-itu-victim-mentality

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-a-victim-mentality

https://www.masterscounselling.com/5-destructive-outcomes-of-having-a-victim-mindset#BHKfsS

 

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